Priscilla Presley Tribute to her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley at her Graceland memorial service on Sunday with an emotional eulogy.
distance Speech by Jerry Schilling, the 77-year-old actress and businesswoman took to the catwalk. I started reading something my granddaughter wrote to you all, and that says it all.
“I have no idea how to describe my mother in words. The truth is, there are many. Lisa Marie Presley was a symbol, role model, and superhero to many people around the world, but my mom was my symbol, my role model, my superhero — in more ways than one, Priscilla said. “As of now, I cannot cross everything that can be understood or known about her, but as she always said, I will do my best.”
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Then I read from a poem called “The Old Soul,” which I wrote about the life of Lisa Marie. “In 1968, she came into our world, born tired, fragile, but strong. She was delicate, yet full of life. She always knew she wouldn’t be here for long,” said Priscilla. “Childhood passed, with a glimpse of her green eye, and then she grew a family of her own. Then came her second child, leaving her with suspicion—could this be the angel that takes me home?”
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The poem continued, “Time, of course, passed. It was time for tragedy. She knew the time was nearing the end. Some would say survivor’s guilt, but the broken heart was the act of her death. Now, she is at home where she always belonged, but my heart misses her love.” “.
“She knew I loved her,” Priscilla said, visibly tearing up as she delivered the speech. “I’m afraid I’ll never touch her.” “But the old soul is always with me. It does not drift upwards.” That says it all, and thank you all for being here… Our heart is broken. Lisa, we all love you. “
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The public service, which was held on the front lawn of Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, was attended by family members including Priscilla and Lisa Marie Daughter of Riley Keoughhalf-brother Navarone Garcia, Ex-husband Michael Lockwoodtheir 14-year-old twin daughters Finley and Harper and girlfriend of Benjamin’s late son Diana Gay.
Lisa Marie He died on January 12th After he was taken to a Los Angeles hospital with a possible heart attack. daughter of the Elvis Presley was 54.
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Priscilla, 77, confirmed the news in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the painful news that my beautiful daughter, Lisa Marie, has left us.”
She continued, “She was the most emotional, strong, and loving woman I’ve ever known. We’re asking for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss.” “Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”
The singer-songwriter is survived by her mother and her three daughters, Riley Keough, 33, and twins Finley and Harper Lockwood, also 14. granddaughter. Lisa Marie’s death was preceded by her son Benjamin Keoughwho died by suicide at the age of 27 in 2020.
Her final resting place will be at Graceland alongside her son Benjamin, according to her daughter Riley’s rep.
Lisa Marie will join her son in the Meditation Garden – also the final resting place of Elvis, Elvis’ mother Gladys Presley, Elvis’ father Vernon Presley, and Elvis’ grandmother Minnie Mae Presley.