A judge recommended that Oprah give her former stepmother, Barbara Winfrey, 60 days to leave the $1.4 million Williamson County, Tennessee estate owned by Oprah.
Barbara, who is divorced from Oprah’s father Vernon, refused to leave the home on Willowbooke Circle in Laurelbrooke, which O had purchased for her father and Barbara after they married in 2001. Vernon filed for divorce two years ago when his marriage to Barbara fell apart.
Barbara was to vacate within 10 days, but during a March 31 eviction hearing, General Sessions Court Judge Ernie Williams’ suggested she be given more time. Judge Williams told Barbara, “The court is certainly aware of your situation. I’m trying to do what I can for you, OK?”
The house was kept in the name of the limited liability company Overground Railroad, started by Oprah, reports USA Today.
Oprah offered Barbara her former house “free and clear” to live in, but Barbara refused the deal.
A spokesperson for Oprah told Radar, “As part of the divorce proceedings, Barbara Winfrey was offered the Chateaue Valley home free and clear to live with her family and she chose not to accept it. The next offer was to sell the residence on Willowbooke Circle and split the proceeds equally, which she also turned down. After several requests to voluntarily vacate the property at Willowbrooke Circle, the appropriate paperwork has been filed to have her vacate the property. A 60 day extension has been granted.”
