Throughout the week, fans and friends have celebrated the life of Aretha Franklin.
Hundreds lined up earlier this week for a public viewing to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul. The singer was laid to rest Friday after family and friends honored her one last time.
You can follow ESSENCE’s live coverage of Franklin’s funeral on Facebook and Twitter.
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