Funeral of Evesham river plunge girl Gabrielle Grady
"Heart-felt thanks to the people of Evesham, all rescue services, police and hospital staff."
Speaking of the police officers who jumped into the river and pulled Ryan to safety, she said: "A special thank you to my heroes Phil Stayte and Sean Kent for saving my little man."
Ms Wise, who wore a black suit with a bright pink top and scarf, added: "The biggest thank you goes to my family for being there for me."
Inspector Sean Kent was present at the funeral.
During the service tributes to Gabrielle were read by her mother and her aunts, Mary Harding, Maria Wise and Jane Hatch.
The congregation listened silently to some of the five-year-old's favourite music before lighting a number of candles in her memory.
The Rev Peter Haddleton, vicar of the Church of St Barnabas, said: "I know that Kim and the family have been deeply touched by how the people of Evesham have taken them to their hearts over these dark and difficult days, but they wanted to return to their own roots in Rainbow Hill and at St Barnabas for this very personal service for Gabby, and to commit her to God's peace and protection.
"On behalf of the church family here, I want to extend our love and our prayers to them, too.
"May the love of so many continue to uphold them, and may they also find consolation in the Easter Promise that love is stronger than any evil, and stronger even than death."
The funeral was followed by a private burial service.
The family requested that donations in Gabrielle's memory be made to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
* The children's father, Christopher Grady, 41, of no fixed address, was charged with attempted murder after the incident and is due to reappear at Birmingham Crown Court for a plea hearing on May 31.
