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First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away Sunday afternoon (Nov. 19) at the family’s home in Plains, Ga., the Carter Center announced Sunday. She was 96.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Jimmy 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,” said Carter.
The Carters were married for 77 years. Jimmy Carter was the 39th president serving from 1977-1981.
She is survived by her children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A grandson died in 2015, according to the Carter Center.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away Sunday afternoon (Nov. 19) at the family’s home in Plains, Ga., the Carter Center announced Sunday. She was 96.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Jimmy 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,” said Carter.
The Carters were married for 77 years. Jimmy Carter was the 39th president serving from 1977-1981.
She is survived by her children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A grandson died in 2015, according to the Carter Center.
A marriage to emulate.
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