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Finalized funeral plans announced for the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

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HOUSTON – An honorable celebration of life has been announced for the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.

SEE ALSO: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passes away at 74

According to multiple KPRC 2 sources, the initial remembrance for the congresswoman will begin with Lee returning to Houston’s City Hall, where she once served.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Congresswoman’s family, staff and friends. This is a time for unity across Houston as people honor her life and legacy,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. “While she and I campaigned against each other in the mayor’s race, we had a long history of working together over 30 years. We had different styles but advocated for many of the same issues on behalf of Houstonians over the years.”

MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024

Body to Lie-in-State

WHERE: Houston City Hall

901 Bagby Street, Houston TX 77002

TIME: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The city also added in a news release, “Following a private arrival, the Jackson Lee family, Mayor Whitmire, City Council members, and clergy will hold a brief ceremony. The City Hall rotunda will be open to all, allowing the public to pay their final respects and sign a book of condolence.”

Congresswoman Jackson Lee will become the second person to ever have the ‘rare honor’ of lying in state in the Houston City Hall rotunda.


TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024

Viewing & Remembrance

WHERE: God’s Grace Community Church

9944 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, TX 77088

TIME: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.


WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024

Community Celebration of the Life

WHERE: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

TIME: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Viewing

3 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Community Farewell & Appreciation Service


THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024

Celebration of Life Service - “Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee”

WHERE: Fallbrook Church

12512 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014

(*By invitation only)

TIME: 11 a.m.

All services and tributes will be live-streamed.

The congresswoman passed away on July 19 at age 74 after her battle with pancreatic cancer.

SEE ALSO: ‘She was brave:’ Sheila Jackson Lee’s staff remember her work and commitment

Through the years: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s background, career history in politics


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