FORMER US FIRST LADY, NANCY REAGAN'S FUNERAL HELD TODAY

Former first Lady Nancy Reagan was laid to rest today beside her beloved husband "Ronnie" during a funeral service where friends and family recalled her the deep love that she and the former president, Ronald Reagan shared.
The front row was filled with famed politicians, including four of the five living first ladies -- Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Rosalynn Carter -- and former President George W. Bush.
Caroline Kennedy, the former first daughter and current U.S. Ambassador to Japan, was seated in the same row.
PHOTO: California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the funeral service for Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, March 11, 2016 in Simi Valley, Calif.
California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the funeral service
PHOTO: Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive for the funeral service for Nancy Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, March 11, 2016 in Simi Valley, Calif. 
Former President GeorgeBush, Laura Bush
PHOTO: Michelle Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton attend the funeral for Nancy Reagan, March 11, 2016, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
Michelle Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
Former President Bush was the only president in attendance, with President Obama scheduled to be in Texas for his speech to the South by Southwest conference.
Californians like Rep. Nancy Pelosi, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and current Gov. Jerry Brown are on the guest list.

PHOTO: The children of Nancy Reagan, Ron Reagan and Patti Davis at their mothers casket at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, March 11, 2016.
      Culled from abcnews

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