Funeral for Lillian Lewis

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Funeral for Lillian Lewis

Funeral for Lillian Lewis

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. shares a moment with Atlanta Congressman John Lewis during the recessional at the funeral services for Lewis' wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. speaks during the service Monday. Lillian Lewis died a week ago at age 73.

Xernona Clayton Brady reflects on her 50-year friendship with Lillian Lewis during Monday's service

Rep. Lewis hugs Xernona Clayton Brady following her remarks.

Christine King Farris speaks at Monday's service.

Lynda Byrd Johnson Robb, daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, attended Monday's service.

Anita Hill speaks about her long friendship with Lillian Lewis.

Rep. Lewis and his son, John-Miles Lewis, look around at the attendees. Xernona Clayton Brady is at left.

Singer Jennifer Holliday performed "The Last Mile of the Way" during the service.

A photo of Lillian Lewis stands in the church Monday.

Dr. Joseph Roberts, senior pastor emeritus of Ebenezer, gave words of comfort and prayer.

Rep. Lewis and his son, John-Miles Lewis. The Lewises were married 44 years,

The congregation stands for the hymn of praise "How Great Thou Art," sung by the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir.

Lillian Lewis played a pivotal role in her husband's move into a political career and forged her own career as an educator.

Rep. Lewis arrives for Monday's services.

Rep. Lewis stops to greet well-wishers during the recessional.

Rep. Lewis becomes emotional during the recessional following the service.

The congressman is helped by others at the service.

An Honor Guard leads Rep. Lewis from the church.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. shares a moment with Atlanta Congressman John Lewis during the recessional at the funeral services for Lewis' wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

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