Stevie Wonder,Hill, Hudson, others to perform at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

The queen of soul music On August, 31 at Detroit will be laid to rest finally as friends and families will be giving their last tribute to Artha.

Franklin’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn made it known that the likes of Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Shirley Caesar, and Chaka Khan will be performing at the funeral.

Franklin’s funeral will only be open to close friends and family of the late singer and will be held at Greater Grace Temple, the Associated Press reported.

A public viewing will take place for fans on Aug. 28 and 29.

Jennifer Hudson, who recently signed on to portray Franklin in a biopic based on her memoir Aretha: From These Roots, will also pay tribute.

Steve Wonder previously disclose he and Franklin had plans to make new music just months before she died.

“She wasn’t able to speak back, but her family felt that she could hear me,” he told CBS This Morning one day after her death. “We talked about doing some music, as recent as two months ago, we talked about it.”

Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Faith Hill
Michael Loccisano/Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty; Frazer Harrison/GettyGospel artists Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, The Aretha Franklin Choir and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir will also be performing.

The family also expresses that “We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds. We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world.

“We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.

Hudson shared a special moment she had with Franklin, posted on Instagram, “I will say while teaching me about your life, [you] taught me so much about life and schooled me in mine. I will never forget those teachings.”

Country star Hill shared on Instagram: “The choir of angels now have the greatest voice of all time to lead, praise and join in to sing before Jesus. I wanted to share this photo because it shows just how soulful Aretha was without uttering a word. To say I was humbled to be in her presence would be an understatement.”