ATLANTA, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and a dedicated advocate for mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her residence in Plains, Georgia. She was 96 years old at the time of her death, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Carter, a prominent figure known for her tireless efforts in various social causes, was married for 77 years to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, who is now 99 years old.
Reflecting on their partnership, President Carter expressed, “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. 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.”
Surviving Mrs. Carter are her four children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — along with 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The family had previously experienced the loss of a grandson in 2015.
Chip Carter, one of her children, shared, “Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right. 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.”
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