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