Photos: A celebration of Natalie Cole’s life

A general view of the atmosphere at the celebration for singer Natalie Cole.

Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie was among those in attendance at the memorial for Natalie Cole.

The audience is buoyant at the celebration for Natalie Cole, who died at the age of 65.

Timolin Cole and Casey Cole at the celebration for legendary singger Natalie Cole. Several R&B legends were also in attendance.

Singer Smokey Robinson gets a hug as he arrives for the funeral of fellow singer Natalie Cole at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ.

The casket of singer Natalie Cole is carried out of the church.

An artist’s rendering of singer Natile Cole sits outside the West Angeles Church of God in Christ.