According to UPI, McEntire has been staunch admirer of Bush senior for years.
The 63-year-old posted an Instagram tribute the day after his death, captioning it: “My favorite. #greatpresident #greatfriend.”
But it was her performance at his funeral ceremony at Houston’s St. Martin’s Episcopal Church that gave her the best chance to express her gratitude.
To honor the former president, McEntire sang “The Lord’s Prayer” whilst clad in black.
At times the artist looked close to tears, but she managed to keep it together in spite of the tears flowing around her. Cameras cut to the family as she sang, showing George W. Bush wiping his eyes.
For the video of the performance, see below:
Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" at a funeral service honoring former Pres. George H.W. Bush. https://t.co/GVUtvaVWZW #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/pe5VkN5FFT
— ABC News (@ABC) December 6, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bush family. May George rest in peace.
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