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Melania Trump offered an emotional eulogy Thursday at her mother\u2019s funeral, calling her \u201can irreplaceable treasure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Amalija Knavs, who was 78, died<\/a> on Jan. 9 after an illness.<\/p>\n Her funeral was held Thursday at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n Viktor Knavs, Melania Trump\u2019s father, as well as her son, Barron, and former President Donald Trump<\/a> were among those attending, according to USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n The former president\u2019s children by his first wife, Ivana, also attended: Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Tiffany Trump, his daughter by his second wife, Marla Maples, was at the service as well.<\/p>\n Trending:<\/p>\n \u201cMy mother, the epitome of elegance and grace, exemplified the essence of a true woman. Her love for her husband, Viktor, my father; Ines, my sister; and me was boundless,\u201d Melania Trump said in her eulogy, according to Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHer nurturing spirit had no limits, creating a legacy that will last for generations. She showered her grandson, Barron, with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care, and unwavering devotion,\u201d the former first lady<\/a> said.<\/p>\n \u201cShe embodied the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, a true beacon of love and luxury in our lives,\u201d Melania Trump said. \u201cWith her beauty and her impeccable sense of style, she turned the heads of many.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBut it was not just her appearance that set her apart,\u201d she said, saying it was her mother\u2019s \u201cunwavering dedication and hard work that truly made her exceptional.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLike a string that holds everything together, she balanced the demands of motherhood with grace and poise,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n