Horne was remembered at her funeral Friday as a shy girl from Brooklyn who broke through decades of racism to emerge as a world-class entertainer and social leader. She died Sunday at age 92.
Mourners at St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan included her granddaughter, actress Jenny Lumet, former Mayor David Dinkins and singer Chita Rivera.
Broadway star Audra McDonald stood over the casket and sang "Amazing Grace."
Horne's seductive voice dazzled the world for decades with tunes like "My Blue Heaven" and "Stormy Weather." She was among a handful of black actors and actresses to have a contract with a major Hollywood studio.
