"In a grove of sassafras trees behind our farmhouse, with friends and family gathered around, we said goodbye to the greatest person I have ever known," Rory, 50, wrote on his blog, This Life I Live.

"The service started in our barn/concert hall," Rory wrote. "The last time we were on that stage, was in early October and Joey and I were singing together. But now, a photograph of Joey was in the spotlight... and I was one of many who were there to honor her."
To celebrate Joey's life, a close family friend had made a video set to Iris DeMent’s "After You're Gone," which was shown at the funeral and shared on Rory's blog. (Photo via 'This Life I Live' blog)

"And when most of the guests had gone and the sun was starting to fade, Indy and I took the short walk together into the back field to see her mama one more time," he wrote, "And we stayed awhile and talked with her. And then we took a deep breath and did what...

Click here to read more and see moving photos from Joey’s memorial service.

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