Remembering Rosalynn Carter: A Life of Impact and Inspiration

The tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter concluded with a benediction, honoring her life and faith. Pastor Tony Lowden thanked the Secret Service for protecting her for 46 years, while her grandson remembered her as a loving grandmother and adventurer. Country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed during the service, and her grandson highlighted her advocacy for mental health reform. Journalist Judy Woodruff praised Rosalynn for changing the role of the first lady, and Amy Carter read a love letter from her father, former President Jimmy Carter. The Carter family, along with President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton, sat in the front row. The 77-year-long love story between Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter came to an end as she was laid to rest.
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