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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter | Nov. 29, 2023

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  November 29, 2023 9:48am EST
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Maranatha Baptist Church, where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, in Plains, Georgia, on November 29, 2023.  (Photo by ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

PLAINS, Ga. - Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest on Wednesday, ending a three-day celebration of life for the global humanitarian, social activist, and public servant.

An invitation-only funeral service was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. After the service, she was driven to the Carter residence for burial, which was done in private. 

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Carter died peacefully at her Plains, Georgia, home on Nov. 19 at the age of 96. Her family was by her side.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FUNERAL SERVICE

Son John William Carter

Rosalynn Carter | John William Carter talks about mother

John William Carter, eldest child of former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalyn Carter, talks about his mother at her funeral service in Plains on Nov. 29, 2023.

Grandson Josh Carter

Rosalynn Carter | Josh Carter speaks about his grandmother

Josh Carter, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter, speaks about his grandmother at her funeral service in Plains, Georgia.

Eulogy by Pastor Tony Lowden

Rosalynn Carter | Rosalynn Carter eulogy

Pastor Tony Lowden delivers eulogy for Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.

FULL FUNERAL SERVICE

Rosalynn Carter funeral service & procession | full video

Funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter in her hometown of Plains, Georgia Nov. 29, 2023.