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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: An Armed Forces body bearer team moves the casket after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Police motorcycles wait to lead the motorcade taking friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Supporters watch as a motorcade with friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter travels to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: An Armed Forces body bearer team moves the casket after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: A hearse carrying the remains of former first lady Rosalynn Carter drives through Plains, GA, after a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. The funeral procession will return to the Carter residence, for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Police motorcycles wait to lead the motorcade taking friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: A hearse carrying the remains of former first lady Rosalynn Carter drives through Plains, GA, after a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. The funeral procession will return to the Carter residence, for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Law enforcement officials await the funeral procession for former first lady Rosalynn Carter after a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. The funeral procession will return to the Carter residence, for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Pastor Tony Lowden gives the eulogy during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Jeff Carter cries as he leaves the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Police motorcycles wait to lead the motorcade taking friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Amy Carter and her husband John Joseph "Jay" Kelly depart after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: James "Chip" Carter and his wife Becky depart after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Pastor Tony Lowden talks with Jack Carter at the end of the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Former President Jimmy Carter departs after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Great grandchild Charles Jeffrey Carter reads a scripture during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Grandson Josh Carter speaks during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Great grandchild Charles Jeffrey Carter walks with a Bible to read a scripture during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter travel to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: The choir sings during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Police motorcycles lead the motorcade taking friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: A guest holds the funeral program before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of Maranatha Baptist Church ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Plains, GA, on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: A member of the Georgia State Patrol honor guard stands at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: An honor guard from the Georgia State Patrol stand at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: A makeshift memorial for former first lady Rosalynn Carter is displayed near Main St. of Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: An honor guard from the Georgia State Patrol stand at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: The Main St. of Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: A sign reading "Thank you Mrs. Carter" is seen on Main St. of Plains ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Mourners pause at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Maranatha Baptist Church, where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Tape for former first lady Rosalynn Carter lines a road to Maranatha Baptist Church ahead of a private funeral on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: A sign for "Rosalynn Carter Tr" on Main St. in Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Laid To Rest In Plains, Georgia PLAINS, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Mourners embrace as they arrive at the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Member of the Maranatha Baptist Church Choir sing before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Police motorcycles lead the motorcade taking friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter travel to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
APTOPIX Rosalynn Carter People watch the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson/AP)
Rosalynn Carter People watch the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia People arrive before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)
Rosalynn Carter The choir sings during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) (Alex Brandon/AP)
Rosalynn Carter People watch the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Rosalynn Carter The Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign Headquarters is seen where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Rosalynn Carter People watch the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Rosalynn Carter People await the motorcade where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Rosalynn Carter Amy Carter, left, and her husband John Joseph "Jay" Kelly, right, arrive for the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)
Rosalynn Carter Law enforcement line the street near the Carter compund where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Rosalynn Carter People watch the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Rosalynn Carter A member of the Georgia State Patrol honor guard stands at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) (Alex Brandon)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia The Main St. of Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Mourners pause at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Pool/Getty Images)
Rosalynn Carter A man stands outside before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)
Rosalynn Carter An Armed Forces body bearer team carries the casket after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)
Rosalynn Carter People wave to the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)
Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia A Monarch butterfly, captured and preserved from former first lady Rosalynn Carter's butterfly trail, sits atop flowers in front of the pulpit before the funeral service for Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Pool/Getty Images)
