Taylor Swift and her mother submit joint $50,000 donation to widow who lost husband to COVID-19

Taylor Swift and her mother Andrea recently donated $50,000 in support of a woman by the name of Vicki Quarles who ‘lost her husband [Theodis Ray Quarles] to COVID-19’ last year.

The singer-songwriter, 31, submitted the joint donation to a GoFundMe page, which was originally launched on December 22 by Vicki’s friend DeQuanda Smith with the goal of raising $50,000.

As of Tuesday, the GoFundMe benefitting Vicki (and the five daughters she shared with her late husband) raised $61,268, including Swift’s donation.

Do gooders: Taylor Swift and her mother Andrea recently donated $50,000 in support of a woman by the name of Vicki Quarles who 'lost her husband [Theodis Ray Quarles] to COVID-19' last year; Taylor and Andrea pictured in 2010

Do gooders: Taylor Swift and her mother Andrea recently donated $50,000 in support of a woman by the name of Vicki Quarles who ‘lost her husband [Theodis Ray Quarles] to COVID-19’ last year; Taylor and Andrea pictured in 2010

DeQuanda, in the description for the family’s GOFundMe, recalled the day in late December when ‘paramedics arrived to the Quarles’ home to transport Theodis to the hospital for breathing difficulties.

‘Vicki wasn’t allowed to accompany her husband due to quarantine restrictions. Little did she know that this would be her final engagement with her [husband and] best friend.

‘She later received a call from the hospital that Theodis had [succumbed] to this awful virus.’

Referencing to Theodis and Vicki’s five daughters, Smith wrote: ‘Theodis’ transition will forever leave a void on the Quarles team. Alyssa, Anaya, Asia, Allie and Aryah will miss him at breakfast, at their class plays, proms, recitals, graduations, college entries … and ultimately their weddings.’ 

Goal met! As of Tuesday, the GoFundMe benefitting Vicki (and the five daughters she shared with her late husband) raised $61,268, including Swift's donation

Goal met! As of Tuesday, the GoFundMe benefitting Vicki (and the five daughters she shared with her late husband) raised $61,268, including Swift’s donation

She explained that she decided to launch this GoFundMe initiative in support of Vicki and her girls to offer financial relief and [reduce their family’s] worry from things associated with basic immediate needs as well as for their continued growth, goals and [aspirations]. 

‘I am confident that their father, Theodis Ray Quarles, will be smiling from heaven when his little teacher, doctor, CEO, nurse or entrepreneur makes her mark in the world.

‘As the Lord leads Vicki to shepherd them to their destinies, your donation is most appreciated in championing this family to the finish line,’ the description concluded.

Big winner: Swift's generous contribution comes shortly after her historic win at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards where she became the first female artist to win Album Of The Year three times in her career; Taylor pictured on March 14

Big winner: Swift’s generous contribution comes shortly after her historic win at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards where she became the first female artist to win Album Of The Year three times in her career; Taylor pictured on March 14

Swift’s generous contribution comes shortly after her historic win at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards where she became the first female artist to win Album Of The Year three times in her career. 

And days after the ceremony, the Delicate songstress described the night as ‘marvelous,’ while sharing behind-the-scenes snaps from the ceremony to Instagram. 

In one photo, Swift, donning a stunning floral mini dress, proudly showed off the envelope that unveiled Folklore as Album Of The Year for the camera.

Marvelous: Days after the ceremony, the Delicate songstress described the night as 'marvelous,' while sharing behind-the-scenes snaps from the ceremony to Instagram

Marvelous: Days after the ceremony, the Delicate songstress described the night as ‘marvelous,’ while sharing behind-the-scenes snaps from the ceremony to Instagram

Proud: Another shot showed the Lover songstress, as well as her Folklore collaborators Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk and Johnathan Low, posing for photos with their Grammy on the post-show carpet

Proud: Another shot showed the Lover songstress, as well as her Folklore collaborators Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk and Johnathan Low, posing for photos with their Grammy on the post-show carpet

Another shot showed the Lover songstress, as well as her Folklore collaborators Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk and Johnathan Low, posing for photos with their Grammy on the post-show carpet.

Taylor previously won Album of the Year for 1989 in 2016, and for Fearless back in 2010. 

During the show, Antonoff and Dessner joined Taylor for an intimate performance in a cabin set of her singles Cardigan, August, and Willow.

Performer: During the show, Taylor performed a whimsical medley of her biggest hits off Evermore and Folklore: Swift pictured with her collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner

Performer: During the show, Taylor performed a whimsical medley of her biggest hits off Evermore and Folklore: Swift pictured with her collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner