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"Remembering Rosalynn Carter: A Farewell in Plains, Georgia"

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was remembered and buried in Plains, Georgia, where she and her husband, Jimmy Carter, had worshiped for decades. The funeral service took place at Maranatha Baptist Church, attended by family, friends, and community members who knew her as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend. Rosalynn Carter's legacy was characterized by her kindness, care for others, and dedication to humanitarian work around the world. Her husband, Jimmy Carter, who is 99 and in hospice care, was also present at the funeral.

obituary2 years ago

"Remembering Rosalynn Carter: A Life Celebrated in Plains, Georgia"

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, following a tribute service in Atlanta attended by President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton, and other former first ladies. The funeral will take place at Maranatha Baptist Church, where the Carters worshipped, and Rosalynn Carter will be buried at the Carter family home. Plains, a small town of 600 people, is preparing for the funeral with road closures and increased security. Mourners have begun arriving at the church, and the service will be followed by a motorcade to the Carter Home and Garden. Speakers at the tribute service highlighted Rosalynn Carter's dedication to humanitarian work, mental health care, and women's rights, as well as her love for people.