Funeral arrangements set for Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit.

The late singer's publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said Friday that the funeralto be held at Greater Grace Templeis limited to the Queen of Soul's family and friends.

Public viewings will take place Aug. 28 and 29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Franklin will be entombed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, along with her father Rev. C.L. Franklin,sisters Carolyn Franklin and Erma Franklin,brother Cecil Franklin,and nephew Thomas Garrett.

Franklin died Thursday at her home in Detroit from pancreatic cancer. She was 76.