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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush places his hand on the casket of his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush during a funeral service at St. Martin's Epis
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GalleryGallery: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush places his hand on the casket of his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush during a funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

The casket of former first lady Barbara Bush is moved after a funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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GalleryGallery: The casket of former first lady Barbara Bush is moved after a funeral service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush comforts his father, former President George H.W. Bush during a funeral service for his mother, former first lady Bar
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GalleryGallery: Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush comforts his father, former President George H.W. Bush during a funeral service for his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush speaks during a funeral service for his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Satu
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GalleryGallery: Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush speaks during a funeral service for his mother, former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Former President George H. W. Bush is comforted by his daughter Dorothy "Doro" Bush Koch during a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush a
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GalleryGallery: Former President George H. W. Bush is comforted by his daughter Dorothy "Doro" Bush Koch during a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Jon Meacham speaks during a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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GalleryGallery: Jon Meacham speaks during a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

The casket is brought into St. Martin's Episcopal Church during the funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston
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GalleryGallery: The casket is brought into St. Martin's Episcopal Church during the funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Former Presidents George W. Bush, left, and George H.W. Bush arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barba
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GalleryGallery: Former Presidents George W. Bush, left, and George H.W. Bush arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

First Lady Melania Trump arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018,
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GalleryGallery: First Lady Melania Trump arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Accompanied by his wife, Hillary Clinton,left, former President Bill Clinton arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former
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GalleryGallery: Accompanied by his wife, Hillary Clinton,left, former President Bill Clinton arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama greet first lady Melania Trump at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral servi
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GalleryGallery: Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama greet first lady Melania Trump at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Karl Rove arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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Attendees arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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Billy Bush arrives at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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Mourners gather at St. Martin's Episcopal Church during a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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Flowers are wheeled into St. Martin's Episcopal church for the funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.
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GalleryGallery: Flowers are wheeled into St. Martin's Episcopal church for the funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston.

Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush looks at the coffin of his late wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, with his daughter Dorothy "Doro" Bush Ko
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Barbara Bush was 'first lady of the greatest generation'

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Barbara Bush was remembered as the "first lady of the greatest generation" during a funeral Saturday attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears, with many recalling her quick wit and devotion to family.
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