Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.

[sunonmars]

Link to tweet

https://www.cartercenter.org/news/pr/2023/statement-rosalynn-carter-111923.html

TLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. She died peacefully, with family by her side.

Mrs. Carter was married for 77 years to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, who is now 99 years old.

“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said. “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.”

She is survived by her children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A grandson died in 2015.



Rest in Peace.

[elleng]

1. I am sure she will rest in peace.

I hope President Carter is ok; I'm sure the family is taking care of him well.

[sunonmars]

4. I won't be surprised if he passes really soon too, happens often with couples this long together.

[debm55]

15. Agree

[Lunabell]

2. RIP to one of our best First Ladies.

I'm sure her beloved husband won't be far behind. Their love is eternal.

[sunonmars]

6. Broken heart syndrome, he won't want to be without her.

[Marcus IM]

3. RIP. May her memory be a blessing.

[milestogo]

5. ...

[dmr]

7. Rest in Peace.

You and President Carter have been an inspiration.

[OAITW r.2.0]

8. Here is to a life lived well.

Thanks Mrs. Carter, for your service,

[ificandream]

9. Carter Center tribute site for Rosalyn Carter

https://www.rosalynncartertribute.org/

[PufPuf23]

10. RIP First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Hindsight shows POTUS Carter and First Lady Carter the most pure of heart and motive USA leadership of my lifetime.

They have done so much for people and lived committed lives.

I love them both.

[pfitz59]

11. RIP

You were a good woman.

[AZ8theist]

12. A special person.

Her husband was my first vote. I will never forget the decency of those two.

Rest in Peace, First Lady.

[a kennedy]

13. Oh no.........

[nolabear]

14. Rest well, you most human of beings.

The world is a lesser place.

[Aristus]

16. My heart is breaking.

n/t

[Glorfindel]

28. Mine, too, Aristus.

I actually got to meet her once. Never encountered a nicer person. That was when she was first lady of Georgia, where I live.

[Aristus]

31. That must have been a wonderful experience.

I’m happy you had the opportunity.

[Loryn]

17. .

[malaise]

18. Oh my goodness

Too sad
What a lovely couple.

[rogerballard]

19. Bless her heart

Sorry to hear of this news. RIP

[Donkees]

20. 🌹

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

21. 😪

[2naSalit]

22. ...

[UTUSN]

23. K&R

[SarcasticSatyr]

24. In a world of "pretend" Christians ...

she lived a truly charitable life . . . I hope her passing was free of pain and surrounded by those that loved her.

[BigOleDummy]

25. Terrible news

[Arazi]

26. A true love story... RIP Rosalynn

I wouldn’t be surprised if Jimmy doesn’t follow her within days … 💔

[yardwork]

27. She was a genuinely kind and good person.

Rest in peace, sweet lady.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

29. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96

Link to tweet

https://www.cartercenter.org/news/pr/2023/statement-rosalynn-carter-111923.html

ATLANTA (Nov. 19, 2023) — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. She died peacefully, with family by her side.

Mrs. Carter was married for 77 years to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, who is now 99 years old.

“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said. “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.”

She is survived by her children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A grandson died in 2015.

“Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right,” said Chip Carter. “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.”

The schedule of memorial events and funeral ceremonies will be distributed as soon as possible to media and posted on www.rosalynncartertribute.org. This tribute website includes the family’s official online condolence book and opportunities for memorial gifts, as well as an official biography and downloadable photos.

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[senseandsensibility]

30. I am glad she is getting the recognition she deserves

and has earned. My sympathies to President Carter who must be devastated.

[sarge43]

32. Peaceful passage ma'am.

Rest in light. You loved and are loved.