Photos: The funeral of Celestine Chaney
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More than 300 mourners gathered at Elim Christian Fellowship on Tuesday to celebrate the life of Celestine Chaney, one of 10 people killed by a white supremacist on May 14 at a Tops Markets on Jefferson Avenue.
Ms. Chaney, a mother and grandmother of nine who died a week after turning 65, was remembered for her kindness and the joy she brought to others at Elim Christian Fellowship in the Grider-Leroy neighborhood.
Celestine Chaney's son, Wayne D. Jones Sr., and his wife, Halimah, stand before the Chaney's casket as the final viewing for the family before the funeral.
Mourners line up to see the casket of Celestine Chaney during the viewing before the funeral.
People give condolences to Celestine Chaney's son, Wayne D. Jones Sr., during the viewing before the funeral.
People give condolences to Celestine Chaney's son, Wayne D. Jones Sr., during the viewing before the funeral.
A woman spends a moment at the casket of Celestine Chaney during the viewing before the funeral.
Elim Christian Fellowship Assistant Pastor Rev. Betty Pierce-Williams offers encouragement and prayer for those in attendance.
An inscription inside the casket of Celestine Chaney.
Celestine Chaney's son, Wayne D. Jones Sr., holds the hand of his daughter Kayla Celeste Jones.Â
Celestine Chaney's, son Wayne D. Jones Sr., takes one last moment with Chaney's casket.
From left: As the casket is turned after the viewing, Celestine Chaney's grandson Wayne D. Jones Jr., her son, Wayne D. Jones Sr., and her granddaughters, Kayla Celeste Jones and Charon Reed, look on.
Elim Christian Fellowship Sr. Pastor Rev. T. Anthony Bronner stands over the casket of Celestine Chaney.
Funeral director Darrel Saxon comforts Chaney's grandson Donnell Jones, 9.
Family members gather round Celestine Chaney's son, Wayne D. Jones Sr. (center), and her grandson Donnell Jones.
Chaney's grandson Nasir Jones, 4, is in front of the casket as the funeral is about to begin.
Elim Christian Fellowship Asst. Pastor Rev. Betty Pierce-Williams offers encouragement and prayer for those in attendance.
Mourners in attendance stand up and applaud the life of Celestine Chaney.
Chaney's son, Wayne D. Jones Sr., stand with his son Donnell, 9, to share some words about his mother.
The grandchildren of Celestine Chaney share some words about their grandmother. From left is Wayne D. Jones, Jr., Charon Reed, Donnell Jones and Kayla Celeste Jones.Â
A woman responds as Da Marka Wheeler sings the emotional hymn "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."Â
A woman responds as Da Marka Wheeler sings the emotional hymn "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."Â
Elim Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Rev. T. Anthony Bronner gives a message.Â
Pallbearers carry the casket of Celestine Chaney after the funeral.
Pallbearers carry the casket to the hearse after the funeral.
Celestine Chaney's grandson Donnell Jones, 9, helps bring the casket to the hearse with the other pallbearers.Â
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