Photos Capture Special Moments At Barbara Bush's Funeral

Former First Lady Barbara Bush (CBS)

HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Photos tweeted by a family spokesman captured the special moments from former first lady Barbara Bush's funeral.

Her husband, George H.W. Bush, poses in one with their son, George W. Bush, and two other former presidents — Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Current first lady Melania Trump also is in the photo along with former first ladies Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. All are smiling as they stand behind the elder Bush.

Former President George H.W. Bush, front center, and past presidents and first ladies Laura Bush, from left, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and current first lady Melania Trump in a group photo at Barbara Bush's funeral. (Courtesy: Paul Morse/Office of George H.W. Bush)

Another photo gives a close-up view of former President George H.W. Bush's socks with blue, red and yellow books on them to honor his late wife's commitment to literacy.

Former President George H.W. Bush honor his late wife's commitment to literacy by wearing socks with books on them at her private funeral. (Credit: Jim McGrath/Twitter)

The photos were taken by Paul Morse of George H.W. Bush's office in Houston at Saturday's funeral service.

Photo featuring George H.W. Bush and his son George W. Bush at Barbara Bush's funeral. (Courtesy: Paul Morse/Office of George H.W. Bush)
The Bush family at Barbara Bush's funeral. (Courtesy: Paul Morse/Office of George H.W. Bush)

(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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