Oprah Winfrey Grabs Her Dog After Landing in California Upon Returning From Her Father's Funeral

Oprah Winfrey was seen being helped out of her private plane in California on Friday as she returned from her father Vernon’s funeral in Nashville.

Winfrey, 68, was seen alone in addition to her beloved dog, although she accompanied her best friend Gayle King and partner Stedman Graham to the funeral.

Wearing a matching white tracksuit and black face mask, the media icon appeared to wave at the cameras as he descended from the plane.

Vernon Winfrey, 89, had been fighting cancer and his surprise with a moving fiesta to honor his life during the Independence Day holiday that he called “Vernon Winfrey’s Appreciation Day” before his death on the 8th From Julius.

Winfrey was seen being helped out of a private plane on her way back from her father Vernon’s funeral in Nashville, Calif., on Friday.

Winfrey, 68, was seen alone in addition to her beloved dog, though her best friend Gayle King and partner Stedman Graham attended the funeral.

Flight attendants helped Oprah out of her private plane after returning from Nashville

The media legend found himself alone except for his race

Winfrey wore a mask until she got in her car

Oprah removed several bags from the plane as the crew helped her off the plane.

Winfrey surprised her father with a party a few days earlier.

The media icon appears to have waved at the cameras at least once as he stepped off the plane.

An attendant is seen carrying his beloved dog from the plane.

One of the drivers helps Winfrey back to the car.

Oprah is being escorted in a car by the private jet crew.

Oprah and her dog watched from the window as they left.

The television father owned a barber shop and was a member of the Nashville City Council throughout his life.

The 68-year-old woman sent a tribute correspondence on Saturday on his Instagram with an emotional caption about his death.

“Yesterday, with his family at his bedside, I had the sacred honor of witnessing the last breath of the man responsible for my life,” the media mogul wrote. “After his death, we felt peace in the room. Less than a week ago, we honored my father in his own garden. My friend and gospel singer Wintley Phipps greeted him with a song.

“He felt love and enjoyed it until he couldn’t talk anymore,” he added, expressing that his father knew how much people loved and appreciated him.

Sad news: Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, has died aged 88 after a battle with cancer; Oprah photographed with Vernon in 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Vernon Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey’s father, sitting in his barber shop in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1987.

In his honor: The 68-year-old TV personality recently surprised his father with a heartfelt surprise party to honor his life on Independence Day

“We felt that peace entered the room after his death. That peace still remains. Everything is good. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts,” the star said at the end.

Commenters were sympathetic to the post, with Oprah Dale saying, “Rest in peace Mr. Winfrey. What a beautiful tribute in person and in words.

Although Vernon’s type of cancer was not disclosed, the businessman was able to be surrounded by friends and family over the weekend.

Memorable moment: During the celebration, gospel singer Wintley Phipps sang a song for her father

GUEST OF HONOR: Vernon sat in a barber chair in the middle of a party to honor his work as a successful barber shop owner in Nashville.

Oprah planned a backyard barbecue in her honor. In a video uploaded to his Instagram page, the talk show host explained what led up to the event.

He said he was having a party because my dad is sick. So we wanted to be able to have all her friends celebrate her while she could have a little joy.’

Special day: She shared photos from her special 4th of July celebration on her Instagram.

An honest surprise: The talk show host explained that her father, Vernon, thought the party was just a 4th of July celebration and had no idea the event was in his honor.

“Give my dad his ‘flowers’ while he’s still well enough to smell them. Happy 4th of July as you gather family and friends. Remember to celebrate each other,” Oprah captioned the video.

According to TMZVernon has owned the Winfrey Barber & Beauty Shop for over 50 years.

A company employee told the publication how loving and devoted Oprah’s father was. “Vernon would give you the shirt he’s wearing.

Father-daughter duo: The star had a strong affection for her father and was photographed holding a microphone to say a few words at Vernon Winfrey’s Thanksgiving party.

Big day: Oprah and her friend Gayle King, 67, pose together in front of Vernon Winfrey’s Thanksgiving poster

During the 4th of July event, Oprah expressed how her father was one of her biggest inspirations and a figure she looked up to.

He “brought honor into your life and honor into my life.”

Oprah spent her childhood in her father’s hometown of Kosciusko, Miss. during adolescence.

“If my dad hadn’t sent me (when I was 14), I would have gone in a different direction,” Oprah told the Washington Post in 1986. “I could be a good criminal.” I would use those instincts differently.”