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Jimmy Carter pays a touching homage with a blanket after leaving hospice to attend Rosalynn’s funeral.

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Arriving at Rosalynn Carter’s burial service, former president Jimmy Carter was wrapped warmly in the wheelchair by his late wife.

On November 19, 2023, the day she died at the age of 96, the ill 99-year-old, who has been receiving hospice care since February 2023, said a heartfelt goodbye to the love of his life.

Continue reading to find out how the loving husband honored his late wife.

On Tuesday, November 28, first ladies and presidents from both the past and present gathered at Atlanta’s Glenn Memorial Church to commemorate the life of Rosalynn Carter. Rosalynn Carter will always be remembered for her steadfast devotion to her husband, Jimmy Carter, and the country.

Together with former president Bill Clinton, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, and first women Jill and Joe Biden, there were also former first lady’s Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, and Laura Bush. Vice President Kamala Harris was also there to pay her respects.

Amid a hall full of powerful politicians from around the country, eyes were focused on the door when the former president entered in his wheelchair, escorted by a Secret Service agent.

This marked Carter’s first public appearance since September, when, shortly before Carter turned 99 years old, he and Rosalynn visited the annual Plains Peanut Festival in their hometown. The committed couple was seen riding in the back of an SUV that a Secret Service agent was driving. Rosalynn waved to the bystanders while holding her husband’s hand in one hand.

Carter was there for his 77-year-old wife when she passed away.

Soon after Rosalynn passed away, Carter declared in a statement, “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished.” She provided me with wise counsel and encouragement when I needed it. Rosalynn’s existence made sure that I will always have affection and support from others.

Carter slumped back in his wheelchair, saying his goodbyes while wearing a black suit and white shirt. His erect legs were covered in a white blanket with a photo of him and his late wife on it. The blanket also pays tribute to Plains, Georgia, a tiny community where Jimmy met Rosalynn a few days after her birth and where the couple lived after Jimmy served in the White House. (1977–1981).

In addition, the throw features the words “est. 1885” and pictures of dogwood blooms, a native plant of Georgia, according to People. Various illustrations encircling the blanket’s edge appeared to depict distinct facets of Plains culture.

Carter was seated in the front pew with his family, clutching the hands of Chip and Amy, two small children who were holding their brothers Jeff and Jack closely with their other hands. Carter had been receiving home hospice care for ten years.

In honor of his mother, Chip said, “My mother was the glue that held our family together through the ups and downs and thick & thins of our family’s politics.”

“My mom spent most of her life in love with my dad,” Sister Amy went on, implying to the unshakeable love her parents had for one another. Their romance and connection was one of the most significant parts of her life.

Then, after reading a love letter her father had written to her mother when he was serving in the Navy 75 years prior, Amy started crying. “Goodbye darling,” the letter concludes. Till tomorrow, Jimmy.

To say goodbye to Rosalynn, journalist Judy Woodruff was also in attendance. Recalling Rosalynn Carter’s active efforts as first lady, she told Associated Press that she “does not believe there would have been a President Carter without Rosalynn Carter.”

The funeral rites for Rosalynn began on Monday with the laying of a wreath at Georgia Southwestern State University’s Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex.

On November 28, a memorial ceremony for family and friends will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, the hometown of the Carters.

 

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