Late Monday, the 77-year-old actress and businesswoman shared a message on Twitter showing her appreciation for all the support she's received from those mourning the loss of Lisa Marie, who died Jan. 12 after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital for a possible cardiac arrest.
"Thank you all for your condolences, you have touched me with your words," wrote Priscilla of the child she shared with the late Elvis Presley. "It has been a very difficult time but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference."
Her message came a day after Lisa Marie's public memorial at Graceland, the family's estate in Memphis, Tennessee — something fans referenced as they provided more comfort for Priscilla with thousands of comments on her tweet.
"I thought the service for Lisa Marie was so meaningful and touching and special," Christian songwriter Gretchen Keskeys responded. "I pray that brings comfort. It just couldn't have been any more fitting or beautiful. Lisa Marie was truly loved and admired. You raised an amazing woman and mother. God be with you all."
At Lisa Marie's memorial, Prscilla delivered an emotional eulogy, starting with something she said her granddaughter wrote for the fans who lined up far and wide to line up outside of Graceland.
"'I have no idea how to put my mother into words. Truth is, there are too many. Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to many people all over the world, but Mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero — in much more ways than one,'" said Priscilla. "'Even now, I can't get across everything there is to be understood or known about her, but as she always said, I'll do my best.'"
She then read from a poem titled "The Old Soul," written about Lisa Marie's life. "'In 1968, she entered our world, born tired, fragile, yet strong. She was delicate, but was filled with life. She always knew she wouldn't be here too long,'" said Priscilla. "'Childhood passes by, with a glimpse of her green eye, she then grew a family of her own. Then came her second child, leaving her with suspicion — could this be the angel that takes me home?'"
The poem continued, "'Time, of course, flew by. It was time for a tragedy. She knew it was close to the end. Survivor's guilt, some would say, but a broken heart was the doing of her death. Now, she is home where she always belonged, but my heart is missing her love.'
Lisa Marie was laid to rest next to her son Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide at age 27 in 2020, at Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tenn. on Jan. 22. The estate is also where her father, Elvis Presley, is buried.
"Thank you all for your condolences, you have touched me with your words," Priscilla tweeted on Jan. 23. "It has been a very difficult time but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference."
Lisa Marie, who died at the age of 54 on Jan. 12, was honored at a public memorial service that was attended by stars including Elvis actor Austin Butler; family members including Priscilla and Lisa Marie's three daughters Riley Keough, Harper Lockwood and Finley Lockwood; and many adoring fans.
"Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to many people all over the world," she said. "But Mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero, in much more ways than one. Even now, I can't get across everything there is to be understood or known about her, but as she always said, 'I'll do my best.'"
She also recited a poem titled "The Old Soul" that was about Lisa Marie's life.
"In 1968, she entered our world, born tired, fragile, yet strong," Priscilla shared. "She was delicate but was filled with life. She always knew she wouldn't be here too long. Childhood passes by, with a glimpse of her green eye, she then grew a family of her own. Then came her second child, leaving her with suspicion: could this be the angel that takes me home?"
She added, "Time, of course, flew by. It was time for a tragedy. She knew it was close to the end. Survivor's guilt, some would say, but a broken heart was the doing of her death. Now, she is home where she always belonged, but my heart is missing her love. She knew that I loved her. I fear I'll never touch her. But the Old Soul is always with me. She doesn't drift above."
Before stepping off the stage, Priscilla said, "Our heart is broken. Lisa, we all love you." Axl Rose performs with shaky voice while playing the piano during memorial service of late Lisa Marie.
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