Caitlyn Jenner Honored Late Mother in Moving Funeral Service: 'One Of The Hardest Things'

Caitlyn Jenner's mother, Esther Jenner, was finally laid to rest about a month after she passed away at 96.

The deceased, who always supported Caitlyn even when she transitioned from Bruce, will be dearly missed, especially by the "KUWTK" alum.

In honor of Esther's memory, Caitlyn bared her heart at the funeral ceremony, which was held recently, expressing how much grief she felt having to say goodbye to her mother.  

The former Olympic medalist has had a tough couple of weeks as she mourns her beloved mother. In a recent Instagram post, she paid homage to the late matriarch while giving her fans a glimpse at the memorial service.

The mother of six shared a moving image from the ceremony where she was captured standing on a podium behind a pulpit close to a portrait of her mother. She was dressed in a simple black gown while fighting back tears.

The following picture showed a touching message from the deceased attached to a photo of her grinning. The note partly read, "Don't grieve for me for now; I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day."

"To laugh, love, work, or play," it continued. "Tasks left undone must stay that way. I've found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting leaves a void, fill it with remembered joy."

Esther further listed a few things she would miss, including "a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss" before urging her loved ones not to be "burdened with times of sorrow" but wished for them "the sunshine of tomorrow." In conclusion, she proclaimed that she had lived the best life, which seemed short, yet she felt overjoyed to have been set free by God. In her words:

"My life's been full; I savored many good friends, good times, and a loved one's touch. My time seems all too brief. Lift your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now; he set me free."

Alongside the touching photos, Caitlyn took to the caption to convey how she felt about the old-timer's passing, adding that she would forever be cherished. She wrote, "I spoke at my mom's memorial service yesterday. It was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I miss her every day. She is loved and missed and in a better place."

Many were saddened by the devastating loss, including Caitlyn's son Brandon Jenner who penned a lengthy tribute in the comments section. His words began with praises for his grandmother, calling her "amazing" and expressing gladness not to have missed bidding her a final farewell.

Brandon maintained that he would never forget their fond memories, including her advice about cigarette filters being more harmful than cigarettes. He then mentioned that the deceased rolled her filters throughout her life before rounding up his tribute with, "See you [on] the other side, Grandma."

More comments trooped on, including one from Kylie Jenner, who opted for three white heart emojis. Subsequently, a fan agreed with Caitlyn about how difficult it was to lose one's mother. They also assured the reality star that Esther was always with her no matter what. Another commenter prayed that the Lord strengthened and comforted Caitlyn and her family during these trying times.

One more fan penned, "Prayers – so sorry to hear about this. Take some time for emotional healing and restoration. Deepest condolences."

Last month, Caitlyn took to Instagram to break the devastating news of her mother's death alongside a series of images celebrating the matriarch's life.

In her statement, the media personality revealed that Esther peacefully departed the earth the previous morning, "a few weeks shy of 97." She also spoke of how much of an influence her mother had in her life, making the loss unbearable.

Caitlyn said, "Losing a mother is unique because she is the only person who has loved me my entire life. I will miss her tremendously."

In addition to Cait, Esther had three other children, Pam Mettler, Lisa Jenner, and Burt Jenner, whom she shared with her late husband, William Jenner, before he parted in 2000.