Kelly Rowland Reflects On Wonderful Times With Her Mom: Singer Says, 'You'd Look At Me Like The Moon'; Miss Doris Rowland Garrison Dies Same Day As Miss Sharon One Month After Rowland Gives Birth

By Star Connor (s.connor@mstarsnews.com) | Dec 04, 2014 12:11 PM EST

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It has truly been one sad week in the world of entertainment, as fans, friends and family mourn the loss of Kelly Rowland's mother Miss Doris Rowland Garrison and Todd Tucker's mother Miss Sharon.

MStars News previously learned that both died Tuesday, Dec. 2. Miss Sharon died in NYC from a fatal stroke, as Miss Doris died at the age of 66 in Atlanta a few days after her birthday from an unknown illness that she had been battling for some time now.

Though little is known about Rowland's mother, the singer did share a touching message about Miss Doris back in 2008.

According to HNGN, Rowland revealed a sweet message about her mother and Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles on Mother's Day:

Dear Momma and Mama T,

God must have thought I was really special to give me two mothers.

Momma, I remember when you'd clap your hands and listen as I sang along every week to the theme song for the show Amen. You'd look at me like I was the sun and the moon and say, "Sing up, baby ... a little louder." It meant so much that you believed in me. When we had rough times in Houston, you did your best to balance our family with your job as a live-in nanny. And I know it was difficult for you to run me back and forth for rehearsals after I joined Destiny's Child. I spent a lot of nights at the Knowleses' house. Soon a month turned into a year, then years. You came by every day, though, and cooked dinner, and we'd all eat as a family. It was because of your strength and sacrifice that I was able to dream so big.

And Mama T, you took extra time to rehearse with me when I got my first lead song at 12. My voice was so small then, and you'd tell me to "sing up," just the way my momma did. When we lost our first record deal, you didn't let us get lazy; you encouraged us. You've taught me so much about following my gut, honoring my boundaries, and keeping an eye out for red flags in my relationships. It doesn't matter if the question is business or personal, I know you'll always have the answer. Your spirit is so sweet, and your wisdom is endless.

I love you both so much. You're my heroes, my best friends. I can't thank you enough for grooming me into the woman I am today. Now I want you both to be comfortable and happy and never want for anything — and I can't wait to give you some grandkids!

Love,
Kelly

The singer gave birth one month ago to her first child, a boy named Titan Jewell Witherspoon.

Rowland confirmed the death of her mother in a short statement:

"It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Doris Rowland Garrison." She adds, "She was an incredible soul who made countless sacrifices so that I could become the woman and now mother I am today."

Rowland continued, "We humbly appreciate all the love and support and only ask for privacy during this difficult time."

MStars News is praying for both families during their time of loss.

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