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Angie Stone’s ‘homegoing’ funeral service draws Tyler Perry, Chris Tucker and epic display of roses on casket

Angie Stone’s ‘homegoing’ funeral service draws Tyler Perry, Chris Tucker and epic display of roses on casket

Angie Stone’s lavish funeral service drew some big names in Hollywood just weeks after the star was killed in a car crash at age 63 following a performance.

Tyler Perry and Chris Tucker were among the big stars who paid their respects to the talented artist best known as a member of the iconic hip-hop trio The Sequence.

The memorial service was dubbed a ‘homegoing’ and took place in Austell, Georgia as it featured several spoken eulogies and musical performances.

As if that wasn’t already enough to celebrate the life of the music legend, there was also an epic display of roses  which were laid all over the top of the casket and enveloped it as well.  

Stone was killed in a car crash at age 63 following a performance in in Mobile, Alabama Friday, February 28.

The late star’s rep Deborah R. Champagne confirmed the tragic news to TMZ on Saturday, March 1.

Angie Stone's lavish funeral service drew some big names in Hollywood including Tyler Perry (pictured) just weeks after the star was killed in a car crash at age 63 following a performance

Angie Stone’s lavish funeral service drew some big names in Hollywood including Tyler Perry (pictured) just weeks after the star was killed in a car crash at age 63 following a performance

Stone was killed in a car crash at age 63 following a performance in in Mobile, Alabama Friday, February 28; seen on January 20, 2024

Stone was killed in a car crash at age 63 following a performance in in Mobile, Alabama Friday, February 28; seen on January 20, 2024

Chris Tucker was also among the big stars who paid their respects to the talented artist best known as a member of the iconic hip-hop trio The Sequence

Chris Tucker was also among the big stars who paid their respects to the talented artist best known as a member of the iconic hip-hop trio The Sequence

There was also an epic display of roses which were laid all over the top of the casket and enveloped it as well

There was also an epic display of roses which were laid all over the top of the casket and enveloped it as well

The accident occurred early that Saturday morning and has left her family ‘devastated’ as Stone’s spokesperson revealed that a number of her client’s loved ones had spoken to her just ‘last night.’

WSFA, a television station in Montgomery, Alabama, reported on a wreck that appeared to be the one that took her life. 

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The outlet reported the accident occurred around 7 a.m. local time and involved ‘a commercial vehicle.’ 

According to Variety, the singer was coming from a show with her band members and background singers when her Sprinter turned over and was the only fatality.

The singer, born Angela Brown, is survived by her son Michael Archer, 27, daughter Diamond Stone, 47, and two grandchildren.

Her daughter, Diamond, confirmed the news with an emotional Facebook post, in which she declared: ‘My mommy is gone [sobbing emojis].]’ 

Stone was a founding member of The Sequence,  trio from Columbia, SC who make up one of of the first female rap groups.

Their 1980 hit Funk You Up was later sampled in Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk and Dr. Dre’s Keep Their Heads Ringin’. 

The memorial service was dubbed a 'homegoing' and took place in Austell, Georgia as it featured several spoken eulogies - including one from Hollywood mogul Perry - and musical performances

The memorial service was dubbed a ‘homegoing’ and took place in Austell, Georgia as it featured several spoken eulogies – including one from Hollywood mogul Perry – and musical performances

Perry shared heartfelt words

Perry shared heartfelt words

Y'Anna Crawley sung a powerful ballad

Y’Anna Crawley sung a powerful ballad

Darlene McCoy (pictured) also performed KeKe Wyatt pictured

Darlene McCoy (left) and KeKe Wyatt (right) also performed

Musiq Soulchild hit the podium to sing

Musiq Soulchild hit the podium to sing

Anthony Hamilton (left) and Q. Parker (right) showcased their vocal talents Anthony Hamilton (left) and Q. Parker (right) showcased their vocal talents

 Anthony Hamilton (left) and Q. Parker (right) showcased their vocal talents

Jerni McCant, Diamond T. Stone, and Michale Archer (are seen left to right) as they are family members of Stone

Jerni McCant, Diamond T. Stone, and Michale Archer (are seen left to right) as they are family members of Stone

Willie 'Chuck' Shivers gave an energetic speech

Willie ‘Chuck’ Shivers gave an energetic speech

The crowd was emotional in celebration of the talented performer

The crowd was emotional in celebration of the talented performer 

After six years in The Sequence, between 1979 and 1985, Stone launched her own solo career in the late 1990s. 

Her debut album, 1999’s Black Diamond, went gold in the United States. 

Stone’s 2001 record, Mahogany Soul, included the hits Brotha, No More Rain and Wish I Didn’t Miss You.

Wish I Didn’t Miss You was remixed and hit number one on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs. 

 The music veteran earned her first Grammy nomination in 2003, in the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group category for More Than a Woman with fellow singer Joe.

She was nominated again in 2004, for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for U-Haul again four years later in 2008  for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with with Betty Wright for Baby.

In the 1990s Stone worked with D’Angelo on the songs Brown Sugar and Voodoo and joined him as a backup singer on his tour.

The accident occurred early Saturday, March 1 morning and has left her family 'devastated' as Stone's spokesperson revealed that a number of her client's loved ones had spoken to her just 'last night' (seen in 2021)

The accident occurred early Saturday, March 1 morning and has left her family ‘devastated’ as Stone’s spokesperson revealed that a number of her client’s loved ones had spoken to her just ‘last night’ (seen in 2021)

Her daughter, Diamond, confirmed the news with an emotional Facebook post, in which she declared: 'My mommy is gone [sobbing emojis]'

Her daughter, Diamond, confirmed the news with an emotional Facebook post, in which she declared: ‘My mommy is gone [sobbing emojis]’

Stone, who went by Angie B at the time, was a member of The Sequence, with Cheryl Cook (l) and Gwendolyn Chisolm, (c)  one of the first first female rap groups. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024

Stone, who went by Angie B at the time, was a member of The Sequence, with Cheryl Cook (l) and Gwendolyn Chisolm, (c)  one of the first first female rap groups. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024 

Stones varied career also included appearances on VH1¿s Celebrity Fit Club and R&B Divas: Atlanta. She also had film roles in 2002's The H๏τ Chick, 2003's The Fighting Temptations and 2014's Ride Along. She also had her own popular YouTube Channel

Stones varied career also included appearances on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club and R&B Divas: Atlanta. She also had film roles in 2002’s The H๏τ Chick, 2003’s The Fighting Temptations and 2014’s Ride Along. She also had her own popular YouTube Channel

Stone, who went by Angie B in her early career, and fellow The Sequence members were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024.

Fans may remember Stone from her appearances on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club and R&B Divas: Atlanta. She also had film roles in 2002’s The H๏τ Chick, 2003’s The Fighting Temptations and 2014’s Ride Along. She also had her own popular YouTube Channel.

In a social media post on January 13 Stone wrote, ‘I’ve been in the game for 50 years. My first solo album is 25 years old. I’ve put in a lot of work over the years. God gave me this gift and I have shared it with the world. ‘

‘Even at this point I am asking my creator what is next because I have so much more to give.’

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