The life of legendary vocalist Betty Wright will be remembered and honored Saturday, May 23 at 12 p.m. EST. While the Miami, Florida funeral is private, Wright’s family invites fans of the “Clean Up Woman” singer to watch via livestream.
Florida Memorial University and WPLG-Local 10 teamed up to broadcast Wright’s service on local10.com, the news channel reports.
According to the obituary, fellow Liberty City Miami native Luther Campbell is slated to offer expressions and Joss Stone will sing “Amazing Grace.” While some know Bessie “Betty Wright” Norris’ soul hits, she started singing as a child in The Echoes of Joy, her family’s gospel group.
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