Local jazz queen to be buried this weekend
Patricia “Petty” Ntlapo will be buried at Heatherly Cemetery on Saturday
Legendary jazz queen Patricia “Petty” Ntlapo of Nellmapius Extension 4 passed away at the age of 55 on Sunday after a short illness.
Friend and jazz colleague Esther Kekana described the Petty as a loving person who was always ready with advice.
“She will be missed by family, friends and jazz colleagues alike,” said Kekana.
“She was also a treasure at the Jazz Class.”
She said “Petty” was famous among jazz lovers for the beautiful attire she wore to jazz sessions and for her jazz moves.
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She was a member of the Jazz Messengers and Tshwane Jazz clubs.
Petty will be buried at Heatherly Cemetery on Saturday after a procession from her home on 3866 Malebo Street Extension 4 at 06:30 and service at the Baptist Church in Mamelodi at 08:00.
For more information call Mokgwethwa Lebelo on 082-729-8809.
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