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- Birth nameMarion Emily Holm
- Marion Holmes DeFore was born on January 21, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was married to Don DeFore. She died on November 17, 2011 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
- SpouseDon DeFore(February 14, 1942 - December 22, 1993) (his death, 5 children)
- Was friends with Judy Garland and Garland's fist husband, musician David Rose. Judy Garland was Matron of Honor at her wedding to Don DeFore on Feb. 14, 1942.
- While a featured vocalist for Art Kassel and his Kassels in the Air, Marion Holmes recorded and made "I'm a Little Tea Pot" famous.
- Had five children with husband Don DeFore: Penny DeFore, David DeFore, Dawn DeFore, Ronnie DeFore, and Amy N. DeFore.
- Former vocalist in the Big Band era. Sang with Henry Busse and His Orchestra between 1935 and 1939, and Art Kassel and "His Castles in the Air" Orchestra between 1939 and 1942. Ended her singing career when she married Don DeFore.
- Grandmother of Sean Welch.
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