MALEAH DAVIS: A look inside the private service that drew hundreds
HOUSTON, Texas -- Hundreds of people attended the private funeral service in honor of 4-year-old Maleah Davis.
ABC13 Eyewitness News reporter Stefania Okolie, the only member of the media allowed to attend the funeral, shared several highlights from the service.
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In the video above, dancers can be seen performing a beautiful praise dance in Maleah's honor around her casket.
Another beautiful moment captured from the ceremony shows Maleahs' mother, Brittany Bowens, releasing a single dove at the burial ceremony.
Maleah's obituary featured a heartwarming message that was written as though it came from the 4-year-old herself.
The message said in part, "I enjoyed my life and I want to thank everyone who made me laugh, smile and love on you."
Maleah's obituary stuck to the theme of her "My Little Pony" casket, and featured the 4-year-old holding a colorful rose, and surrounded by her favorite characters.
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Maleah's remains were found May 30 in Arkansas. Her mother's former fiance, Derion Vence, is charged in connection with her death.
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