It was an absolutely beautiful day here in Chicago for the "invitation only" funeral and burial of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew. The police did an exceptional job keeping the press and onlookers pretty far away. There have been very few photo's surfacing. Thankfully the family had some privacy.
Fantasia Barrino (American Idol winner Season 3) sang a gospel classic, "Your Grace and Mercy" to close the services. According to the Chicago Tribune:
Calling the Hudsons "my family," she walked off the stage and into the aisle where she took Jennifer's hand and sang directly to the actress.
"I think it healed Jennifer's soul just then," said family friend, Lisa Allison.
The three hour long service included eulogies from among others the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Among those believed to have attended the service were Queen Latifah, Oprah Winfrey and Clive Davis.
Hopefully for Jennifer and her sister Julia's sake this story will begin to drop of the headlines and they can attempt to rebuild their lives out of the public eye.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Jennifer Hudson's Private Memorial Service for her Slain Family
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