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Thousands in attendance for the funeral of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

HOUSTON – An honorable celebration of life is underway Thursday morning for the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.

SEE ALSO: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passes away at 74

Family, friends and leaders have gathered this week to celebrate the life of Lee in Houston.

Today, more than 24 prominent leaders and advocates from politics, religion, social justice, criminal justice, Civil Rights, workers’ rights spoke at Fallbrook Church to commemorate the former congresswoman.

READ: Dignitaries at Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeral include Glenda Glover, the Clintons, Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, Kamala Harris

“Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee” started at 11 a.m. and the service will be live streamed throughout the day on KPRC 2+

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

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