Funeral for Christina Grimmie to be held today

Friday, June 17, 2016
A viewing was scheduled Friday at Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford, followed by a memorial service Friday night.
MEDFORD, NJ -- Family and friends are gathering in New Jersey to remember "The Voice" singer Christina Grimmie.

VIDEO: Brother speaks at singer's vigil


The 22-year-old singer was shot to death last week as she signed autographs after a show in Orlando.

Authorities say she apparently had no personal connection to the man who shot her and then fatally shot himself after being tackled by her brother.

The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour at Cobb Energy Centre on Sunday, June 29, 2014, in Atlanta.none
The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour at Cobb Energy Centre on Sunday, June 29, 2014, in Atlanta.none
Christina Grimmie performs as the opener for Rachel Platten at Center Stage Theater on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Atlanta.AP
Christina Grimmie performs as the opener for Rachel Platten at Center Stage Theater on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Atlanta.AP
Christina Grimmie performs as the opener for Rachel Platten at Center Stage Theater on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Atlanta.AP
Christina Grimmie performs as the opener for Rachel Platten at Center Stage Theater on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Atlanta.AP
Christina Grimmie performs as the opener for Rachel Platten at Center Stage Theater on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Atlanta.AP
The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie introduces Maroon 5 at the iHeartRadio Theater on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Burbank, Calif.none
The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie introduces Maroon 5 at the iHeartRadio Theater on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Burbank, Calif.none
The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie introduces Maroon 5 at the iHeartRadio Theater on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Burbank, Calif.none
The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie introduces Maroon 5 at the iHeartRadio Theater on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Burbank, Calif.none
The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour at Cobb Energy Centre on Sunday, June 29, 2014, in Atlanta.none
Christina Grimmie arrives at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles.none
Christina Grimmie attends The Alliance for Children's Rights 21st Annual Dinner at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 7, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.none
Christina Grimmie performing at Philips Arena on Saturday, October 26, 2013, in Atlanta.none
Christina Grimmie performing at Philips Arena on Saturday, October 26, 2013, in Atlanta.none
In this June 28, 2011 file photo, "The Voice" Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performs Boca Raton, Florida.none
Macy's IHeartRadio Rising Star, Christina Grimmie performs at Day 1 of the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, September, 18, 2015 in Las VegasAP
Christina Grimmie attends the BCBGeneration Summer Solstice Party at Gracias Madre on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Los Angeles.AP
Christina Grimmie performing at Philips Arena on Saturday, October 26, 2013, in Atlanta.AP
From left, Christina Grimmie, Delvin Choice, and Kat Perkins seen at "The Voice" Top 12 Red Carpet Event on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Universal City, Calif.none


A viewing will be held Friday at Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford. A memorial service will be held there Friday night.
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Grimmie was a YouTube star who was widely known from her appearances on NBC's "The Voice" two years ago.



She lived in Evesham Township, a small community about 20 miles from Philadelphia, before moving to Los Angeles in 2012.

A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI
A South Jersey community held a candlelight vigil in honor of Evesham Township native Christina Grimmie who was gunned down after a Florida concert.WPVI

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