After turning heads for missing Whitney Houston‘s funeral, Aretha Franklin has offered the late singer’s mother, Cissy Houston, an apology.

Citing leg problems ahead of a Radio City Music Hall show, the legendary singer did not make the memorial or burial service.

Franklin sent a large bouquet of flowers to Cissy Houston that reportedly said, “Love, Aretha.

It was speculated that Franklin skipped the services after angering Cissy Houston for comments she made on the “Today” show, however, a source close to the Houston family confirmed on Tuesday that Franklin’s leg had indeed hobbled her efforts to get around.

“Aretha was devastated she missed the service,” the source said. “She’s just stunned and heartbroken.