Lisa Marie Presley: Hundreds of mourners assemble at Graceland for her funeral At the well-known "Elvis" residence, a sizable ...
Lisa Marie Presley: Hundreds of mourners assemble at Graceland for her funeral
At the well-known "Elvis" residence, a sizable crowd has come to say goodbye to the musician.
The sole daughter of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed very abruptly on January 12, had a large burial this past Sunday at Graceland. She had been born in 1954.
Numerous admirers flocked over Elvis Presley Boulevard to Graceland's front gate to attend Lisa Marie Presley's funeral.
On that property, the daughter of the king of rock was interred with her father, grandparents, and son Benjamin, who took his own life in July 2020 at the age of 27.
The huge funeral for Lisa Marie Presley conducted at Graceland was attended by whole families, many of whom had children.
Riley Keough, the oldest child of Lisa Marie Presley, had a statement delivered on her behalf by her boyfriend, Ben Smith-Petersen. Additionally, he sent a telegram confirming that the couple had recently given birth to a daughter, making Elvis Presley the child's great-grandfather.
"I'm grateful that you taught me that the only thing that matters in this life is love. I wish I could love my kid the way you did for me. just as you loved my sisters and brothers. Thank you for giving me my tenacity, wildness, heart, empathy, courage, sense of humor, and manners. I'm the result of your heart's work. Sisters of mine. He's my brother. You are us. We are you. My unending love "I hope you now understand how cherished you were here. We appreciate your effort in working with us. And thank you if we didn't inform you every day.
The estate that Lisa Marie Presley originally owned has been converted into a museum and a well-liked tourist site in honor of Elvis Presley, who passed away in 1977.
The property in south Memphis was the scene of depressing memories on Sunday. Just hours after being rushed to the hospital for a medical emergency, Presley, a 54-year-old singer-songwriter dedicated to continuing her father's legacy, died on Jan. 12.
Mourners gather at Graceland for a final farewell to Lisa Marie Presley
A heartbreaking farewell to Lisa Marie Presley
The ceremony was opened by a performance of "Amazing Grace" by Jason Clark and The Tennessee Mass Choir.
The Presley family posted a letter on the event program saying, "We would want to convey our heartfelt gratitude for the love, sympathy, and support you have shown our family during this terrible time." "We are grateful forever,"
After reciting a poem titled "Tribute to the Children," Lisa Marie's close friend Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, captivated the audience with her address. Ferguson assured Presley's family, "We are behind you." "We are all behind you. We'll do our best to assist you. We'll be there if your hand goes up. Or, I'll definitely be there."