Guthrie and the rest of the Today family shared an emotional tribute to Kotb as she marked her final day on the NBC news program. "When we thought how best to

Hoda Kotb bid farewell to her “Today” co-hosts Friday during her last show as one of the morning program’s anchors. Kotb, 60, announced she would be leaving “Today” back in September after 26 years with NBC.

That's a good question,' the longtime news anchor exclusively tells Parade of how she'll still be integrated into the NBC family.

Hoda Kotb spoke with PEOPLE about her Jan. 10 exit from the 'Today' show, saying she has been given gifts from cast and crew, including co-host Savannah Guthrie. Kotb gushed over how thoughtful Guthrie was,