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More than 1,000 people attended Barbara Bush's funeral to honor her life and pay their respects

The afternoon service took place at the Bush's family church, St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

More than 1,000 people attended Barbara Bush's funeral to honor her life and pay their respects

The event drew prominent attendees such as first lady Melania Trump and the Obamas.

The event drew prominent attendees such as first lady Melania Trump and the Obamas.

Former first lady Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton also attended.

Former first lady Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton also attended.

Bush's son, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, was one of several family members to speak at the service.

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So did Bush's granddaughter, Jenna Bush Hager ...

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... As well as Barbara Bush.

... As well as Barbara Bush.

Jeb Bush could also be seen at one point comforting his father, former President George H.W. Bush ...

Jeb Bush could also be seen at one point comforting his father, former President George H.W. Bush ...

... And placing his hand upon the casket.

... And placing his hand upon the casket.

Photos shot from above the service showed a touching scene as the casket was brought into St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Photos shot from above the service showed a touching scene as the casket was brought into St. Martin

There were clearly hundreds of people who attended.

There were clearly hundreds of people who attended.

More than 3,000 members of the public also paid their respects at an open viewing on Friday.

More than 3,000 members of the public also paid their respects at an open viewing on Friday.

It was clear that Barbara Bush was very much loved both by the public and those who knew her personally.

It was clear that Barbara Bush was very much loved both by the public and those who knew her personally.

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