Aretha Franklin ‘Queen of Soul’ Laid To Rest [VIDEO]

 Aretha Franklin Laid To Rest: J.Hud, Fantasia,

Aretha Franklin was not only sent off to heaven like the Queen of Soul that she is but she was treated as actual royalty. Thousands of people – including politicians, musicians, and Hollywood celebrities alike – gathered in Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple to honor the late singer. Here are the highlights of Aretha’s homegoing service.

Her hometown of Detroit saluted her by parading 100 pink Cadillac cars in honor of her song, “Freeway of Love.”

The Queen of Soul’s body was laid to rest in a glamorous gold casket, where she made several costume changes earlier in the week. She donned Louboutins at her wake and her funeral. Nothing but the best for the Queen!

The stars flocked to Detroit, halting their busy schedules to pay their respects to Aretha.

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Cicely Tyson, the Black Community's Mother looks gorgeous.#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/KfDgOeJGk7

— N'Kosi Oates (@NKosiOates) August 31, 2018

Cast members of @tylerperry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” arrive at Greater Grace Temple for #Aretha Franklin’s funeral pic.twitter.com/jPY1b18Pug

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) August 31, 2018

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It was a special moment of my life to speak at the homegoing of my beloved friend #ARETHAFRANKLIN pic.twitter.com/281DOaEmfh

— Judge Greg Mathis (@JudgeGregMathis) August 31, 2018

Tyler Perry says he grew up listening to his mother blast Aretha Franklin's songs on the radio, and was able to gauge his mother's mood that day by the songs she played. The actor and filmmaker described how his first conversation with Franklin went. https://t.co/Wp6KK8VMwq pic.twitter.com/WwgY6GLYPh

— CNN (@CNN) August 31, 2018

Maxine Waters gives "Wakanda" salute at Aretha Franklin's funeral https://t.co/bMiMY3Duyo pic.twitter.com/hWWPpF78ge

— The Hill (@thehill) September 1, 2018

There were several performers during the service, including but not limited to Fantasia, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, and Stevie Wonder.

When #Fantasia kicks off her shoes, you know she’s about to take us to church!

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“Walking and talking, and walking and waking and walking”…..Paul Morton and the timeless Yolanda Adams #arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/IXmtkVCvHl

— Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) August 31, 2018

My God. Thank you @IAMJHUD pic.twitter.com/M1ySYmwp5w

— Shaun King (@shaunking) September 1, 2018

A star-studded funeral celebration of Aretha Franklin’s life is underway in Detroit. Grammy award-winning R&B singer Chaka Khan pays a tribute to Franklin with gospel song, “I’m Going Up Yonder.” https://t.co/4GxUmoCHo7 pic.twitter.com/nTiHH0Ftkw

— CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) August 31, 2018

Stevie Wonder performing ‘As’ was the perfect ending for the #ArethaHomegoing. pic.twitter.com/9CaRZB1P5w

— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeagueTSL) August 31, 2018

Rest In Peace, Aretha Franklin.

Written by Miata Shanay