Emily Rowden Fournier speaks fondly about her friend Valerie Tieman during a memorial service for her at the Fairfield United Methodist Church on Sunday. Fournier holds a card she received from another mutual friend's daughter that said, "I'm sad that you (Tieman) died and glad you are in heaven."

Emily Rowden Fournier, right, hugs Shana Page prior to a memorial service for their friend Valerie Tieman at the Fairfield United Methodist Church on Sunday. All three were members of the Recycled Shakespeare Company before Tieman was found slain two weeks ago. Her husband, Luc Tieman, has been charged in the death.

Friends of Valerie Tieman attend a memorial service for her at the Fairfield United Methodist Church on Sunday. A collage of photos of her was displayed before the altar.

Tammy Meunier-Pease speaks about Valerie Tieman during a memorial service for Tieman at the Fairfield United Methodist Church on Sunday.

Aaron Rowden spoke of Valerie Tieman during a memorial service for her at the Fairfield United Methodist Church on Sunday.