A steady stream of people headed into 25 Siglap Plain yesterday as family and friends paid their respects to Mrs Wee Kim Wee, who died on Saturday (July 7), aged 102.&nbsp;

The wife of late Singapore president Wee Kim Wee - known for her warmth, grace and culinary skills - died on Saturday (July 7), two days after turning 102. President Halimah Yacob said Mrs Wee was an unsung heroine in Singapore's history as other leaders paid tribute to her.

In her casket, Mrs Wee was dressed in her favourite outfit - a pale yellow cheongsam with blue flowers made by her tailor in Shanghai, a silver necklace and a small black handbag.

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A steady stream of people headed into 25 Siglap Plain yesterday as family and friends paid their respects to Mrs Wee Kim Wee, who died on Saturday (July 7), aged 102. 

The wife of late Singapore president Wee Kim Wee - known for her warmth, grace and culinary skills - died on Saturday (July 7), two days after turning 102.

President Halimah Yacob said Mrs Wee was an unsung heroine in Singapore's history as other leaders paid tribute to her.

Minister Teo Chee Hean and wife Mrs Teo Poh Yim with Cindy Wee, 78 and Dr Wee Hong Neo, 72 (right) at late Mrs Wee Kim Wee's wake on 8 July 2018.

Mrs Wee was the wife of the late Wee Kim Wee, Singapore's fourth president.

Born Koh Sok Hiong, Mrs Wee met Dr Wee in 1936, and they married the same year. Dr Wee served as president from 1985 to 1993.

Their daughter, Ms Wee Eng Hwa, 75, said her mother had a great heart, especially for the poor.

In her casket, Mrs Wee was dressed in her favourite outfit - a pale yellow cheongsam with blue flowers made by her tailor in Shanghai, a silver necklace and a small black handbag.

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A steady stream of people headed into 25 Siglap Plain yesterday as family and friends paid their respects to Mrs Wee Kim Wee, who died on Saturday (July 7), aged 102. The wife of late Singapore president Wee Kim Wee - known for her warmth, grace and culinary skills - died on Saturday (July 7), two days after turning 102....

Former president's wife Mrs Wee Kim Wee dies, aged 102