Rosalynn Carter's Final Resting Place: A Home Built with Love
TL;DR
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, the town where she met and married Jimmy Carter. The private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church was attended by about 200 family members and friends. Pastor Tony Lowden praised Carter's devotion to faith, family, and public service, while her son and grandson delivered tributes. Carter was buried near the house she and Jimmy built in 1961, with plans for it to become a museum. Known for her advocacy for mental health and caregiving, Carter's legacy was celebrated by those who admired her compassion and humility.
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