Ray Singleton

American entertainer and songwriter (1937–2016)

PersonDied aged 79humanQ7298115

Also known as Raynoma "Ray" Mayberry Liles Gordy Singleton · Raynoma Mayberry · Raynoma Mayberry Liles Gordy Singleton · Miss Ray · Raynoma Singleton (nee Mayberry) · Raynoma Liles Gordy

Born: March 8, 1937
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Died: November 11, 2016
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Birthplace: Detroit
Place of death: Woodland Hills
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: singer
, autobiographer
, pianist
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Spouse: Berry Gordy(1960–1964)

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Raynoma Mayberry Liles Gordy Singleton was an American R&B producer, songwriter, and vocalist perhaps best known for her association with ex-husband, Berry Gordy during the early days of Motown when she was often known as Miss Ray.

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Sex or gender: female
Given name: Raynoma nickname: Ray
Child: Kerry Gordy
Label: Motown
Genre: rhythm and blues
Instrument: piano
voice
Family name: Mayberry
Liles
Gordy(since 1960)
Singleton(since 1966)
Birth name: Raynoma Mayberry
Start of work period: 1958
Member of: The Rayber Voices

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