How Did Singer Bertha Barbee McNeal Die? Bertha Barbee McNeal Cause Of Death
Matthew Wilson
Updated on January 18, 2026
Famous Co-founder of the iconic Motown group The Velvelettes, Bertha Barbee McNeal lost her life at 82.
Bertha Barbee McNeal died on December 15th, 2022 after battling colon cancer. She died at a Kalamazoo, Michigan Hospice.
Bertha Barbee McNeal had been a teacher for 26 years in Kalamazoo public schools.
The Velvelettes’ lead singer Cal Gill Street has passed tribute to the late Bertha Barbee McNeal.
She was an angel. I’ve lost my dearest friend. Bertie was a precious lady. I never heard any profanity, I never heard her speak ill of anybody, even if she was upset. She would get beyond that, like an angel here on earth. In the group, she was the glue that kept us from choking.’
Bertha Barbee McNeal Cause of death
Bertha Barbee McNeal died after so many years of battle with colon cancer. She gave up the ghost on December 15th, 2022.
Bertha Barbee McNeal was 82 years old.
Bertha Barbee McNeal Husband
Bertha Barbee McNeal was at a time married to Payton with whom she shares three children.
Bertha Barbee McNeal Children
Bertha Barbee McNeal is survived by two children, her son Marty McNeal, and daughter Melva Payton.
Bertha Barbee McNeal Net Worth
At the time she died, Bertha Barbee McNeal had an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Bertha Barbee McNeal Funeral
Bertha Barbee McNeal will be buried but there is no communication about her funeral arrangement.
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