She retired from music in 1946 due to diabetes, but was brought out of retirement twice in her life to record with other jazz musicians, including the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band in the 1970s.
She retired from music in 1946 due to diabetes, but was brought out of retirement twice in her life; first, by blues historian Sheldon Harris who encouraged her to record. The second time, she toured with the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band in the 1970s.