Ashley and Wynonna Judd honor mother Naomi Judd in emotional memorial service

A country legend remembered. Naomi Judd‘s life and legacy were celebrated in an emotional televised memorial organized by her daughters and husband.

Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration, which aired live from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

Judd’s daughters, singer Wynonna, 57, and actress Ashley, 54 — who organized the event with their late mother’s husband, Larry Strickland.

The actress went on to give a eulogy for her mother.

The result is that we are here tonight remembering an icon and legend who left country music better than she found it

Ashley continued. “Since the 30th of April we have been remembering the complex and dynamic life of our mother and story.

She was a nurse. She was a single mom who sometimes relied on public assistance

Wynonna subsequently sang “River of Time” and announced she’ll continue their planned tour.

it saw Judd’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, share their love and pay respect their mother’s legacy.