HOUSTON — Today, we are remembering the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a Celebration of Life service at Fallbrook Church in northwest Houston.
During the service, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy. Others spoke, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, Attorney Ben Crump, former President Bill Clinton, Dr. Glenda Glover and more.
Updates from the service will be posted below
Here's video from Vice President Kamala Harris delivering the eulogy at the service:
Here's video from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at the service:
Here's video from former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner at the service:
Here's video from the vice chair and board of advisories for HBCUs Dr. Glenda Glover and the president of the Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten at the service:
Here's video from pastor and gospel artist Donnie McClurkin paying tribute at the service:
Here's video from civil rights attorney Ben Crump at the service:
Here's video from Rev. Al Sharpton at the service.
Here's the address from former President Bill Clinton.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke about her relationship with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford spoke Thursday at the service.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries was among those speaking. He said around 50 House members were in attendance.
The service has begun.
Stevie Wonder was one of the guests to arrive early to the service.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have arrived.
Former Houston Police Chief Troy Finner spoke to KHOU 11 before the service about his relationship with the late Congresswoman.
About Thursday's service
There will be a final Celebration of Life today for the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. This comes after several services throughout the week allowing members of the community and elected officials from across the country to pay their respects.
Today’s service will be at Fallbrook Church in northwest Houston. It starts at 11 a.m., as the week of remembrances comes to a close. We will post video from that service on this page once it begins.
Earlier this week, the late Congresswoman was honored by lying in state at Houston City Hall Monday. She’s only the second person to receive that honor. It was Monday that President Joe Biden came to Houston to pay his respects.
The community also gathered for two different viewing services on Tuesday and Wednesday, where many shared memories of the Congresswoman reflecting on the legacy she leaves behind.
"A champion in our district. Just knowing she was always there for us," said Felicia Light, who attended Tuesday's viewing. "Even for the last distribution that we had during Beryl, she was still giving back even though she was sick."
"She was very, very down to Earth. Let me know that it's OK to be humble, not necessarily look out for your needs, but to care for those around you," Gerra Gistand added.
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in attendance for the funeral, where she will deliver a eulogy.
The service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. KHOU 11 will stream the entire service, beginning with coverage at 10 a.m. You can also watch the service on KHOU 11 at 11 a.m. We'll send an alert on our app when coverage begins.
Road closure for funeral
Walters Road will be shut down at Wellington Parkway and Old Walters Road from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
About Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Jackson Lee died Friday, July 19, two months after announcing she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Known by her constituents as simply, "Congresswoman," Jackson Lee served the public for more than 30 years. Jackson Lee had a hand in several legislative victories over the decades, including establishing the Juneteenth Federal Holiday and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
Jackson Lee was born on Jan. 12, 1950, in Queens, New York. She served on the Houston City Council from 1989 to 1994 and was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1995.
In March, she beat Amanda Edwards in the Democratic primary. The Houston lawmaker was on three Congressional committees. She was a senior member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Homeland Security and the Budget Committee.