My grandparents belonged to a pentacostal norwegian church in New Haven, CT.
White is most certainly an appropriate color for morning if you truly believe in life after death. In their church, death was a time of celebration as the deceased had moved on to a better place.
As far as skirt length, Patti was always a bit of a rebel. I've been to too many funeral services where much worse has been worn. I really woudn't be surprised if this was hardest on Patti. It always is on the child whom has given the parent the most grief in life.
Thanks for the info..I can understand white, and especially so in this case..because it's not really "sadness" in the sense of a sudden loss...this is "completeness " of his life...but then a white suit., with a modest skirt.maybe linee..not a shiny silk blouse...did you see the close up when she was sitting down..if you can't sit modestly in a dress, especially at a state funeral.. you shouldn't wear it...wanna bet she'll have a different oufit in DC?