Barbara Bush Dies: 6 Reactions From Franklin Graham, Joel Osteen, America's Former Presidents

6. Washington National Cathedral

The Very Rev. Randolph 'Randy' Marshall Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral, pointed out in his condolences to the Bush family that the entire nation is mourning the loss of the former first lady.

"As a wife, mother and grandmother, she became in many ways a beloved matriarch to Americans from all walks of life, and she enriched the lives of everyone she touched with compassion, humor and graciousness," Hollerith wrote.

The statement described: "Through her work on literacy, Mrs. Bush became among the brightest of the 'thousand points of light,' serving as an example in her husband's initiative to extend volunteerism and community engagement. She was a living example of faithfulness, both to her family and to the nation, always facing adversity with grace and courage. Her 73-year marriage to her beloved husband remains a shining example of lifelong love nurtured by selfless devotion and affection."

Hollerith reminded readers that Barbara Bush was a "longtime friend" of the cathedral, having attended countless of services and state occasions.