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The Life of Rosalynn Carter, Love Adventure Story

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Per People Magazine, “Rosalynn Carter Will Be Buried at Family’s Georgia Residence After Lying in Repose Next Week”:

Rosalynn Carter, a lifelong advocate for mental health and human rights advocate and the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, will be memorialized with a series of public and private events in Georgia after the Thanksgiving holiday — ending with her burial at the Plains residence she called home since 1961.

On Monday, Nov. 27, ceremonies will begin with a wreath-laying at Georgia Southwestern State University’s Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex. The former first lady will then be taken to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, where members of the public are invited to pay respects while she lies in repose from 6 to 10 p.m.

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Carter motorcade will move to Emory University’s Glenn Memorial Church for a private tribute service, and on Wednesday, Nov. 28, a formal funeral service for family and friends will take place at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.

The public is welcomed to line the family’s motorcade route after the funeral service before she is privately interred at the Carter family’s residence, near the home she and President Carter built more than 60 years ago.

In lieu of flowers, the Carter family is requesting that those interested consider contributing to the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program or the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers…

In a statement released following her death, the former president said, “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”

The couple’s son, Chip Carter, added in a statement: “Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right. Her life of service and compassion was an example for all Americans. She will be sorely missed not only by our family but by the many people who have better mental health care and access to resources for caregiving today.”

After leaving the White House, the Carters started The Carter Center, a health and human rights organization aimed at alleviating human suffering around the globe. Rosalynn chaired the center’s Mental Health Task Force and served as a member of the Carter Center Board of Trustees.

In 1987, Rosalynn also founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers with the goal of empowering caregivers and advocating for public policy changes. RCI was inspired by her own experience caring for others with illnesses and disabilities, beginning when she was 12 and tasked with supporting her terminally ill father and younger siblings…

That’s a whole narrative, just that last sentence. More details, and pictures, at the link.



The Life of Roselynn Carter, <del>Love</del> Adventure Story

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  3. 3.

    mrmoshpotato

    Gentlemen: In a world full of cold hearted, gold digging Melania Trumps, find yourself a Rosalynn Carter.

     

    Ladies: May you find someone who loves and respects you as much as Jimmy Carter loved & respected Rosalynn. ❤️

    Amen.

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    WereBear

    It’s wonderful they had so much time together. 12 years old and shouldering that burden. We think people lead “charmed lives,” but it’s never 100%.

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    satby

    Glad they were together up to her last seconds, as they spent their lives. And when you think about all the places the Carter Center has worked and all the Habitat work, which is worldwide, the Carters really did live an adventurous life too.

  10. 10.

    lowtechcyclist

    @satby: ​

    Glad they were together up to her last seconds, as they spent their lives.

    This.
    And thanks, AL, for putting together this moving tribute to Rosalynn Carter’s life.​

  11. 11.

    O. Felix Culpa

    Thank you, AL, for this post. I don’t have anything to add, except for respect to Rosalynn and her husband.

  15. 15.

    Geo Wilcox

    The remark that made me cry was this: Ever a gentleman he let her go first so she wouldn’t be left behind. Gotta go get a tissue….

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    geg6

    Beautiful post, AL.  You have me weeping before I can even finish my first cup of coffee.  😢❤️

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    LiminalOwl

    I was proud to vote for Jimmy Carter, the first time I was eligible to vote in a presidential election.  With some reservations—reproductive rights and maybe religion—but even then I knew he was a far better choice than Ronnie Raygun.  And of course he gained immeasurable respect and esteem after leaving the presidency.  But I knew little about Rosalynn Carter beforethis week.

    From the Boston Globe, another story that made me cry: They remember this First Lady for her tool belt, not her ball gowns.

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    Planetjanet

    This is a beautiful tribute.  Truly someone to aspire to emulate.  She deserves our attention and respect.  I became so caught up in this remembrance that I almost missed my train.  Thank you.

  21. 21.

    Brachiator

    Coming in late to say thank you for this tribute to a remarkable woman.

    I watched a number of video clips about her recently. Every one of them made me smile.

  23. 23.

    Ruckus

    @LiminalOwl:

    Had voted in many elections prior – still glad I got to vote for Jimmy Carter. A very, very good man. And a very, very good woman.

    Either/both of them – the epitome of good great humans.

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    BellaPea

    Among the many things that I will never forgive the Republican Party for, allowing that Euro-trash slut Melania to become First Lady is near the top of the list. When I look at that beautiful photo of those four ladies supporting the ERA, and the shots of Michelle with Rosalyn it makes me furious all over again to have that position demeaned by giving it to that woman. God forbid that horrible, corrupt fool and his trashy wife ever come within miles of the White House again.

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    H-Bob

    @BellaPea: Let’s not forget that after their defeat in the Presidential election, the Carters engaged in numerous humanitarian efforts, unlike PABOTUS, who won’t accept his loss and threatens to wreak vengeance on those who oppose him.

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