From 2017:

https://www.fashionedits.com/blog/an...pills-the-tea/

Sarah grew up in New Jersey, her father a Pentecostal Pastor, who emphasized education and even had some extra money saved in case her musical career did not work out. Before captivating the global arena as a member of LaBelle, the group was a foursome with singer Cindy Birdsong making up the then `Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells.’ When Cindy left the group to join the Supremes, the group became `LaBelle’ Sarah recalls, “When Cindy left the group and joined the then top female group The Supremes, they were riding high and we were still struggling, Patti was very upset. it was extremely hard for Patti when Cindy left, it wasn’t a pretty scene. But we crossed that bridge. We are all friendly now.” Sarah added that presently she’s one of Cindy’s caregivers since she’d been ill. She also mentioned that whenever she goes to Los Angeles, she sees Diana Ross’ sons and they try to get her to go to their home.