On Tuesday, Rosalynn Carter was commemorated as a former U.S. first lady who skillfully applied her formidable intellect and political influence to manifest her profound Christian faith by consistently aiding those in need, particularly the most vulnerable.
A gathering of first ladies and presidents, including her 99-year-old husband Jimmy Carter, along with various political figures, paid tribute to her. However, speakers emphasized that her true essence went beyond global recognition.
Her son, James Earl “Chip” Carter III, shared, “She had met kings and queens, presidents, others in authority, powerful corporate leaders and celebrities. She said the people that she felt the most comfortable with and the people she enjoyed being with the most were those that lived in absolute abject poverty, the ones without adequate housing, without a proper diet, and without access to health care.”
The service was held during three days of events celebrating the humanitarian who died Nov. 19 at home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. Tributes began Monday in the Carters’ native Sumter County and continued at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta. Her funeral and burial are planned for Wednesday in her small hometown. Rosalynn Carter was commemorated
Jimmy Carter, currently in the tenth month of home hospice care, observed the tribute from his wheelchair, reclined and covered by a blanket adorned with his wife’s face. Chip and his sister, Amy, stood by their father, holding his hands, with their brothers Jeff and Jack on either side. The poignant moment underscored the family’s unity and support during this challenging period.