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Mourners began filling the 650 seats in the sanctuary of St. Andrew's Anglican Church more than an hour before the service was set to begin. Another 150 or so watched on television monitors in a vestibule and parlor. The crowd included nearly the entire KATV staff, plus dozens of reporters and photographers from the ABC affiliate's competitors. Governor Mike Beebe and several Little Rock police officers also attended.
During the nearly two-hour service, the Right Reverend T.J. Johnson said it's difficult to imagine Pressly at eternal rest in heaven because she was so full of energy during her life on earth.
Pressly, 26, died Saturday of injuries suffered in a brutal attack at her home on October 20th. Johnston said Pressly was full of "happiness and energy and cheer."
St. Andrew's pastor, the Right Reverend Philip Jones told mourners that no parent wants to outlive his or her child. But, Jones said, God is with them in their suffering, and that there's no more crying or pain in heaven.
He said Pressly is more alive now than she's ever been.
“We thank you for giving her to us, her family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage," Jones said.
Video: To watch clips from Thursday's sermon by the Right Reverend Philip Jones, click here.
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