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Jennifer Hudson Attends Private Memorial for Slain Family Members
(11/03/08 2:10 PM)

Jennifer Hudson hudsonsecurity200.jpgLOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Jennifer Hudson, along with celebrity friends, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Fantasia Barrino and Missy Elliot gathered in Chicago for a private memorial service for the Academy Award winning actress' slain mother, brother and nephew.

The service was attended by about 200 people at the Apostolic Church of God on Chicago's south side.

Hudson's fellow American Idol alumni, Fantasia Barrino reportedly brought many mourners to tears when she sang "Your Grace and Mercy," while holding Hudson's hand.

The Chicago Tribune reports, Hudson took time to quietly say goodbye to each of her relatives during the service. She kneeled in front of each of the three caskets, and leaned over to kiss her mother's.

A horse-drawn carriage led the funeral procession following the service to Oak Woods Cemetery, where Hudson's family will be buried.

Darnell Donerson, Hudson's mother, her brother Jason and nephew Julian King were all shot to death last week.

The investigation into the killings is on-going. While no arrests have yet been made, William Balfour, the estranged husband of Julia Hudson, is in custody and police have called him "a person of interest."

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Posted by: latoya j

Wow I really think that the husband did murder he should not get away im really sad im so sorry



Posted by: latoya j

Wow I really think that the husband did murder he should not get away im really sad im so sorry



Posted by: latoya j

Wow I really think that the husband did murder he should not get away im really sad im so sorry



Posted by: latoya j

Wow I really think that the husband did murder them he should not get away im really sad im so sorry I lost my 1st husband due to violence he left me wit kids to raise alone its hard to get over a tragedy like this I know I wish I could be there to give jennifer a hug becuz I know wat it feel like to loose important people in yur life



Posted by: latoya j

Wow I really think that the husband did murder them he should not get away im really sad im so sorry I lost my 1st husband due to violence he left me wit kids to raise alone its hard to get over a tragedy like this I know I wish I could be there to give jennifer a hug becuz I know wat it feel like to loose important people in yur life



Posted by: toya

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Posted by: Jeanette Willis

I am very upset that this has happened to Jennifer's family and i give my condolences to her. Stay strong as you are and I will be here for you every step of the way. Just know that your family is watching over you and God had to take some more of his angels to help him out in his time of need.







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