Lisa Marie Presley has been remembered as Memphis’s “precious jewel” during a public memorial service which was held at her father’s Graceland mansion. The service, attended by family, friends and fans of the late singer, took place on the front lawn of the estate in Memphis, Tennessee. Among those who paid tribute to Lisa Marie were her children, the Duchess of York and the former mayor of Memphis. Here’s what you need to know.
It was announced on January 12 that the singer, who was the only child of Elvis Presley, had died aged 54, hours after being taken to hospital. Jason Clark and The Tennessee Mass Choir opened the service with a powerful rendition of Amazing Grace.
British Royals Among The Guests At Lisa Marie Presley’s Memorial Service Held At Graceland
From the stage, Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley, thanked everyone for coming to honor her daughter. She also read a poem written by her granddaughter, Lisa Marie’s daughter, which said: “I have no idea how to put my mother into words, the truth is there are too many. Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to many people all over the world. But mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero, and much more ways than one.”
A poem by Lisa’s other daughter, Riley, was also read out, which said: “I hope I can love my daughter that way you loved me. The way you love my brother and my sisters. Thank you for giving me strength, my heart, my empathy, my courage, my sense of humor. My manners, my temper, my wildness, my tenacity. I’m a product of your heart. My sisters are a product of your heart. My brother is a product of your heart.”
She continued, “We are you. You are us, my eternal love. I hope you finally know how loved you were here. Thank you for trying so hard for us. If I didn’t tell you every day, thank you.”
The Duchess of York delivered a tribute to her “sissie”, in which she offered her support to the late singer’s children. The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, who performed at her father’s funeral in 1977 with different members, also sang the gospel song How Great Thou Art, followed by Sweet, Sweet Spirit.
Lisa Marie will be buried at Graceland next to her son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020. Elvis and other members of the Presley family are also buried at Graceland.
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