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Rosalynn Carter
1927 - 2023
Rosalynn Carter
1927 - 2023
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BORN
1927
DIED
2023
Rosalynn Carter Obituary
Rosalynn Carter was first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, wife to 39th President Jimmy Carter.
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August 18, 2025
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Deborah
January 4, 2025
Her compassion, and grace
Ryan Randall
January 2, 2025
I pray (Heavenly Father) that the Smith-Carter family would be comforted. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the Smith-Carter family would rest in being insured that there loved one Mrs. Eleanor Rosalynn Smith-Carter is in a better place. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the Smith-Carter family will all be together again one day.
Judy and Louie Gustaferro
January 1, 2025
Jimmy and Rosalynn are now together forever!
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Spencer
December 30, 2024
Your husband in heaven with you
November 3, 2024
May the gentle caring of kindhearted people bring compassion to your loved ones from the generosity of your supporters.
November 3, 2024
May the gracious offering that your most powerful saint made guide your descendents.
November 3, 2024
May this impactful moment guide you throughout the healing process.
to bear your courage.
October 30, 2024
Reverend Dae Yun Kim
September 12, 2024
Written by Reverend Dae Yun Kim(Ph.D. In Theolgy): Rosalyn Carter was first Lady of The United States Of America. And she was humanitarian, activist & writer. And more importantly, she was saved through Grace Of God. Therefore she is in heaven now. And many people will remember her always.
CHARLES CANDLER SADLER
March 7, 2024
I WAS AT THE CARTER LIBRARY AND SAW A WEDDING PHOTO OF THE CARTER COUPLE.
March 1, 2024
May this time of conciliation be with many others.
WR Harrison
January 1, 2024
Miss you Rosalynn and my deep condolence to Jimmy for his loss. WRH
Davis Family
December 25, 2023
We are saddened by the death of Rosalynn Carter and send heartfelt condolences to you. She will be missed by all who loved her. Ms. Carter was a mental health advocate who worked to improve mental health care and destigmatize mental illness. She also worked alongside her husband, President Carter, as they supported Habitat for Humanity. She was the voice for overlooked and underrepresented people. While doing all this, she worked with dignity and strength. Thank you, Rosalynn Carter. Your legacy continues.
Please continue to treasure your good memories and may they soothe your saddened hearts. May prayers strengthen you and cherished memories comfort you, and may God soothe your hearts and comfort you always. Psalm 23
May your voice live on forever.
December 22, 2023
Mr. Jr.
December 14, 2023
My condolences to the family of Rosalynn Carter,.
Matthew J. McGuire
December 8, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary A. Arnold
December 7, 2023
I send sympathy and prayer to Rosalyn Carter's family. She was a wonderful wife and Mother, and all the wonderful things a person should be. Bless you all. Heaven is blessed.
BJH
December 3, 2023
May you Rest In Peace Rosalynn. I give condolence to the Carter family especially Jimmy for a hurtful loss of their dear one. BJH
Jack Beekman
December 3, 2023
I miss Rosalynn-you are a pure ROSE a beauty in this world to behold. My deep condolence to President Carter for his loss of his wife and family-friends. J.B.
Blaire Richardson
December 2, 2023
Thank you Rosalynn for showing up courageously for women and humanity as you demonstrated your Christian faith. For me, the Carters were the best examples of what servant leadership looks like.
December 1, 2023
May your family be blanketed with my outpouring of support.
James Carrington
November 30, 2023
Giving many thanks to Rosalynn for her efforts on behalf of those who need a helping hand in life. Condolence to President Carter may he be comforted by family and friends for the loss of his dear wife. May you Rest In Peace Rosalynn. J.Carrington
The Knights of the Holy Eucharist
November 30, 2023
The Knights of the Holy Eucharist give our heartfelt condolence to President Carter and family for a loss that cannot be measured. Rosalynn was a force for good. She leaves us a clear example of service to those who need it most. Rest In Peace. TKHE
Karen
November 30, 2023
You were a wonderful example of what Christianity is supposed to look like. . You were a wonderful humanitarian. May you and your husband be remembered always as the kind, graceful, incredibly intelligent people you were. RIP. Karen Tully Simmons
The Friends of Pebble Beach,Ca.
November 30, 2023
We give honor to Mrs Carter for her untiring service to help those in dire need. May you Rest In Peace. Condolence to President Carter and family for their loss. TFPB,Ca
Joe Vealger DeHoyos
November 30, 2023
RIP Mrs Carter .
You are a great humanitarian and I liked your passion in bringing awareness to metal health issues and pointing the way, for people who need those services and help for them.
My condolences to the Carter family for your loss.
Joe DeHoyos
Carlsbad, Tx - Sanatorium, Tx
USA!
Jacqueline Hicks Grazette
November 29, 2023
Thank you for the beautiful leadership example you gave our country. Just watched your Atlanta service and it is easy to see how much you were loved by your family, friends, and even the potentates of this country. It was an authentic, gracious Southern service for an authentically gracious S outhern lady. I loved what your grandson told us, that "you did not need a eulogy; your life was a sermon."
Peace to you in the presence of the joy of our Savior.
Jacqueline Hicks Grazette
Morgan Miller
November 29, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandy Pickett
November 29, 2023
Praying for President Jimmy Carter and the family in their time of grief . The Pickett Family.
Rosa Robinson
November 29, 2023
A true Angel sent by God. Services well done. Rest-in-Peace.
Laura Monteil
November 28, 2023
Former First Lady led with grace, dignity and selfless courage. A model of character that future First Ladies may strive to emulate. May your love of family, friends and an appreciative public comfort you during this time
diane burns
November 28, 2023
she was always a graceful first lady full of class and kindness
Medaline Burzachiello
November 28, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Murray and Glendale Boone
November 28, 2023
May God comfort you in your loss. A wonderful person has taken wings.
Sarah Montague
November 28, 2023
Mr President Carter and family sincere condolences to each of you in this great loss. Such a beautiful loving caring soul, now an angel. Prayers of comfort for your difficult days. Thanks for sharing her with us
Angel
Tom Oliver
November 28, 2023
R. you were a peach! Bon voyage. Tom.
Jodie. Mosley
November 28, 2023
Mrs. Rosalynn u. We're. On. Beautiful. And. Special and wonderful. You. Did. So. Much. To. Help. Everyone and did. A. Good job. With. Love. Support you. Gave. To. Your. Main. Cause. Mental. Health. And. Other. Causes. Habitat for humanity. All. Around. The. World. Much. Love. To. U. Your. Be. Dearly and. Truly. Appreciate you. So. Much
Cary David H.
November 28, 2023
Condolence to President Carter and family for their loss. Rest In Peace Rosalynn. CDH
Emily Russell Fewell
November 28, 2023
Dear President Carter and Family,
Praying for peace and comfort for you all in the loss of Mrs. Rosalynn. She was a wonderful First Lady. I will never forget the day I was able to shake her hand when she came to my college campus to campaign for President Carter. She was a blessing to people all over the world and the world is a better place because she was in it. She can now rest in peace, as our Heavenly Father has, no doubt, welcomed her with these words, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."
Love, Emily Fewell Jackson, TN
Teresa Gates
November 27, 2023
When her husband, was voted in as President of the United States in 1976, I was in my junior year in HS, I wasn't old enough to vote yet. Mrs. Carter & her husband, seemed like a very loving couple. They were extremely lucky to have each other. I wish nothing but love to the former President, and my condolences to both him, and his extended family.
God bless Mrs Carter. May she RIP
MARK ENNIS
November 27, 2023
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL NOW ALWAYS AND FORVER
Kerry Holtz
November 27, 2023
Rosalyn Carter will be forever remembered as a smart and compassionate woman and loving wife . She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed .
Sincerely,
Kerry Holtz
Olney , Illinois
Always keeping the Carter Family uplifted in prayers and in our heart. God Bless
Evon DeLowe-Powell
November 26, 2023
Always keeping the Carter Family uplifted in our Prayers and in our Hearts. God Bless
Arneatha Flemming
November 26, 2023
Dear President Jimmy Carter and Family, Ma'ams and Sirs,
Mrs. Rosalynn Carter was loved and will be missed by so many people that she helped in the global community.
Respectfully,
Arneatha Flemming & Sons
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Joseph Fendley
November 26, 2023
In Lovi Memory of The Late First Lady Rosalynn Carter Rest in Peace
In Loving Rembrance of Great and Caring Lady,<br />Mrs. Rosalynn Carter
Tiffany DeLoatch
November 24, 2023
Clara wise
November 24, 2023
Carter and family. I´m praying for family and comfort . The former First Lady Rosalyn Carter she was great great First Lady and love and Faith and Peace.
Janelle Almendis Augustine
November 24, 2023
May all of you be comforted by God's love and care as he is the father of all comfort. May her legacy continue.
In Loving Memory of an True Caring Mental Health Advocate. Former U.S. First Lady, Rosalynn Carter<br />"Forever in Our Hearts"
Tiffany DeLoatch
November 23, 2023
In Loving of a True and Caring True Mental Health Advocate
Former U.S. Former Lady Roslynn Carter
WRH
November 23, 2023
Roses for a rose. What a beautiful soul inside and out . The world misses you. Condolence to the Carter family for their loss. WRH
DENNIS MALONE
November 22, 2023
May you find peace and comfort.
Jules Fulton
November 21, 2023
To The Family of Rosalynn Carter:
Saddened that your love one has gone to the heavens to be with our Lord and savior.
Such a loving wife ,mother ,friend and humanitarian.
May God comfort you all during this
difficult time.
Always rememberiñg treasured times shared together.
Her loviñg and kind spirit will forever
be in your hearts.
A long life and marriage well lived.
She is now resting in God 's loving arms in the peace she so deserves.
God Bless You All
Dennis Malone
November 21, 2023
DENNIS MALONE
November 21, 2023
MY, HEART AND PARYERS GO OUT TO THE CARTER FAMILY.KNOW YOUR WIFE & MOTHER, AND GRANDMOTHER & GREAT GRANDFATHER IS AT PEACE. AND, WITH HER HEAVENLY FATHER. MAY, GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS MOST LOVING CARE.
Christopher D. Dabney
November 21, 2023
Thank you Mrs. Carter for all that you´ve done and four your humanitarian efforts! I joined habitat of humanity because of you. I´ve helped build several houses and the Dayton, Ohio and Cincinnati Ohio area.
Deepest Condolences to The Carter Family
Sincerely,
Christopher Dabney
Carmen Moffett
November 21, 2023
My condolences to the Carter family, may the God of comfort grant you peace during this difficult time.
Donna James
November 21, 2023
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You Are Now Home to Be With Jesus. Rest in Peace, Rosalyn.
Ingrid Bakken
November 21, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family. I remember Mrs. Carter as a strong yet quiet woman. As First Lady, she reminded me of Eleanor Roosevelt and all the issues she undertook for the sake of our well being, for the sake of our country, and to make us aware of each others needs. Rest in Peace and God's Love, Mrs. Carter. The Lord has called home one of His Angels. I.Bakken, St. Germain, WI
Robert Dalton
November 20, 2023
You will always be in my heart. As a young man I remember you when Jimmy ran for President and you have always been `HERE.´ My condolence to Jimmy and the Carter family in this time of sadness. May you Rest In Peace. RD
Jodie. Janette Jane. Knox. Mosley
November 20, 2023
Condolences. Sympathy. Prayers. Fr. The. Carter. Mrs. Rosalynn. Was. A. Winner. Trailblazer. Fr. The world. Al. Of. The. Good things. She. Did in. Her lifetime. And. Helping. Others
Jodie janette. J. Knox. Mosley
November 20, 2023
God. Bless. U 1st. First. Lady. Rosalynn. A. Great. Inspiration and. Motivation. Amd. The. Steel. Magnolia. U. Will. Always be. Remember you fr. U. Work. In. So. Many places. In the world a. True winner. That will. Be. Truly and. Dearly missed
The Suggs Family of NC, NY, DC & CA
November 20, 2023
To Former President Jimmy Carter and Family:
Please know that we are still thinking of you. Especially at this time of sorrow and the days ahead.
We are very thankful for First Lady Carter's faithful dedication on behalf of all people. Her steadfastness for our mental health community and the elderly in the land will always be remembered by many and forever.
May Mother Rosalynn Rest In
Eternal Love and Peace
Jody Shawn Brachman
November 20, 2023
I'm good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc rip. I loved her political views etc. She was a great first lady. She seemed like a nice person. I will miss her so. No rush take care bye
Joseph Fendley
November 20, 2023
Joseph Fendley
November 20, 2023
Joseph Fendley
November 20, 2023
Our Condolences AND Love To Jimmy Carter and the Carter Family From Joseph M. Fendley Willie L. And Julia B Fendley From 675 kimberly cutoff road Morris Alabama 35116 (205) 552-2290
Joseph Fendley
November 20, 2023
I remember working with Rosalynn Carters husband former US president Jimmy Carter in 1981 in West Jefferson Alabama it was one of the greatest moments in my life and my parents life Willie Louie Fendley and Julia B Fendley who talked with the family regularly Jimmy Carter and His Late Wife will always be Remembered and hold a special place in my heart until the day I leave this ole world please inform Jimmy Carter to contact Joseph Fendley in Morris Alabama concerning classified information that we both shared at (205) 552-2290 God Bless The Carter Family And Comfort Them IN this time of sadness sending all my love and condolences in the name of our lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Shonda Pryor
November 20, 2023
Shonda Shonda Pryor
November 20, 2023
My Thoughts and Prayers goes out to the Carter Family and Friends
Nicole joiner
November 20, 2023
R.I.P. Rosalynn Carter.God gained a very special angel today
Louie and Judy Gustaferro
November 20, 2023
President Jimmy Carter and family,
We are so sorry you lost your beautiful Rosalynn. Your long, loving marriage is a tribute to your love. She is now with the Angels and God.
Jennifer
November 20, 2023
Deepest Sympathy Condolences to the 39th Former President Jimmy Carter, former 1st Daughter Amy and Carter Family,
Celebrating the passing of the beautiful beloved 39th Former
I st Lady Rosalyn Carter, as we are all
mourning the passing of her, she we missed, yet never be forgotten. As the role of the 1st Lady she talk about Mentel Health, after the White House and the 39th Former President Jimmy, and his wife, Rosalynn took part of Habitat Humanity they both have accomplished a lot. There are no words that anyone could say at this time, yet these coming days a head will be hard & tough you will be surround by family, friends eternally sorrow share the stories and memories with laughter and sadness and cherish the memories that you all had with her. Also, the former 1st lady Rosalyn Carter is looking down on you and, she will be waiting to be reunited with her beloved husband, Jimmy Carter. We are now she is in a good place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Difficult time at Thanksgiving. RIP Eternally
Karen L Hanson
November 20, 2023
She showed little girls like me that First Ladies can (and should) be more than just window dressing. She was a steel magnolia, beautiful, dignified and strong without losing her grace. She will never be forgotten and the world is a better place because she was here.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
November 20, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
CARL COSIMO RIZZO
November 20, 2023
MY RELITIVES THANK YOU.
I THANK YOU.
AMERICA THANKS YOU.
EVEN THE WORLD THANKS YOU.
LOVE YOU,
CARL COSIMO RIZZO
RR
November 20, 2023
Prayers for the Carter family, May God be with you all in your time of loss.
D Blatch
November 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give peace to family and friends during this time of loss and beyond.
Mark DeLong
November 20, 2023
Thank you so much for your dedicated service as The First Lady. Thank you for all you and the President have accomplished with Habitat for Humanity. Rest in Peace!
Gregory Voss
November 19, 2023
Such a lovely and lovable person, paragon of First Ladies. Thank you, Mrs. and President Carter!
Sue Cohen
November 19, 2023
Rest in peace sweet lady. I know that when Jimmy joins you you will both continue to be kind and generous to all of those angels with you in heaven.
JUSTIN HUGHEY
November 19, 2023
I GOT TO MEET HER IN 1998 SHE WAS SO NICE MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY
John W Svida
November 19, 2023
Had Chow at Quantico with Jimmy and Rosalynn, very humble and down to earth people, conversation was beautiful, Will be sadly missed
Diane J.L Locher-Dozier
November 19, 2023
Her joy for life and instilling it in others.
Valerie Jean Miller
November 19, 2023
What a life well lived! God bless this wonderful family! Lifting the family up in prayer Valerie Miller and family.
Ed Humphreys
November 19, 2023
What a remarkable and wonderful lady. RIP Rosalynn.
Diana Patton
November 19, 2023
My condolences and prayers to the Carter Family. May God give them strength and peace. But Rosalynn Carter is healed and in a better place called Heaven. The Lord Is My Shepherd. Psalm 23.
Jennifer Frenkil
November 19, 2023
In Remembrance of The Beautiful First Lady of 1977 , Mrs Rosalynn Carter !
Watching Over her Family Left Behind
One Future day they will be Reunited Together again, In Deepest prayer and may Her Memory shine on and on
Amen
faith c.tobin/brad j.herscot
November 19, 2023
Dear Carter Family Brad and I would like to take this time to extend our condolences's to the family.she'll surely be missed very very much and may she rest in peace.best faith/brad
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