PAGE SIX – Melania Trump honored her late mother, Amalija Knavs, with an emotional eulogy at her funeral.
“My mother, the epitome of elegance and grace, exemplified the essence of a true woman,” the former first lady said at The Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea in Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, per Fox News.
“Her love for her husband, Viktor, my father; Ines, my sister; and me was boundless. Her nurturing spirit had no limits, creating a legacy that will last for generations.”
The former model remembered Knavs as a tender grandmother, who showered her and Donald Trump’s son, Barron, “with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care, and unwavering devotion.”
“She embodied the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, a true beacon of love and luxury in our lives,” she continued.
Melania, 53, recalled hearing her mom’s tales of her days in the fashion industry as she traveled to Paris and throughout Europe, teaching her the value of “couture” and falling in love with fashion herself.
“She was a creator of dreams, and I am forever grateful for the beauty she brought into my life,” she added.
“From managing the household to pursuing her own ambition in fashion, she never ceased to amaze with her resilience and determination.”
“She embodied the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, a true beacon of love and luxury in our lives,” she said.
Melania also highlighted her mother — who was born in Slovenian — for embracing her “privilege” of becoming a U.S. citizen alongside her father, Viktor Knavs, in 2018 when Donald, 77, was president …
