Celebration of life honors late Chicago gospel music legend Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a final farewell Saturday for the late Chicago gospel music legend Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid.

Her wake and celebration of life featured powerful memories and music.

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Chicago's gospel music community came together for the service at Apostolic Faith Church in Bronzeville.

Evans-Reid was a beloved choir director known to many as "Mama Lou."

She died one week ago at age 94.