Motown’s Marvelettes Singer Wanda Young Dead At 78

Wanda Young has passed away.

The Motown singer, who was a member of the group The Mavelettes, died at age 78 on Dec. 15 Garden City, Mich. due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Young’s daughter Meta Ventress confirmed the sad news to the New York Times.

Young and Gladys Horton shared lead singer duties in the Marvelettes, and Young sang lead on a number of hits, including “I’ll Keep Holding On” and more.

The group earned a chart-topper with the 1961 smash “Please Mr. Postman”.

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In 1969, Young left the group to pursue a solo career through the ’70s, eventually leaving the music business completely.

She is survived by her three children, several grandchildren and a great-grandchild, plus brothers and sisters.