Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, but she was also the matriarch of her sizable family, including her four sons: Clarence Franklin, Edward Franklin, Teddy Richards and Kecalf Franklin.

Aretha Franklin was an American singer and songwriter ... Franklin's Handwritten Will Found in Sofa Ruled Valid in Court After Family Dispute Former BET CEO Debra Lee on New Memoir, and Saying ...

Aretha Franklin will always be the undisputed Queen of Soul, and her legacy will live forever. My condolences go out to her sons, other family members, friends and fans. I will miss her.” ...

Aretha Franklin was known as the Queen of Soul ... the legal fees resulting from years of litigation between her family members, probate court costs and related fees and other unpaid taxes.