Family, friends remember Chandra Levy

MODESTO, California (CNN) -- Chandra Levy's friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember the 24-year old who was missing for more than a year until her remains were found last week. After the service, a few of the attendees spoke to the media. Here are their memories of Chandra.

"I described Chandra today as bubbly and vivacious, adventuresome. I think I can tell you that she liked Reese's peanut butter cups, she liked chocolate. She was trusting, considerate and kind ... I'm sorry. It's just too much."

-- Paul Katz, uncle

"Our beautiful goddaughter was aptly named. Her name is Chandra. It means 'higher than the moon.' When we think of our beloved goddaughter, we're not going to look down at the ground. We're going to look up beyond the stars, because that's where she is ... she brought a lot of joy to us. Although she's not with us physically, she's right here [touches chest], and that's not ever going away. Thank God."

-- Franny Iseman, godmother

"Chandra's spirit has transformed itself. Several people in there said her energy has given inspiration to lots of people."

-- Marjorie White, childhood friend