Hundreds gather for Miya Marcano's Celebration of Life ceremony

Hundreds of mourners gathered for an emotional Celebration of Life ceremony for Miya Marcano Wednesday.

Hundreds of mourners gathered for an emotional Celebration of Life ceremony for Miya Marcano, the Florida college student who was found dead eight days after her family reported her missing.

Her funeral will take place Thursday afternoon.

Family and friends embraced each other in front of Marcano's casket, which was painted her favorite color royal blue, during Wednesday's ceremony at Cooper City Church of God.

Loved ones shared their favorite memories of Marcano and talked about how she enjoyed dancing and celebrating her Caribbean culture.