Moving Photos from Rosalynn Carter's Memorial Service in Georgia

Mar. 15, 2025

The casket of former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter.Photo:ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Remembrance services continued on Tuesday for formerfirst lady Rosalynn Carter, whodied on Nov. 19 at age 96.

Here, moving photos from Tuesday’s ceremony.

01of 13The Casket ArrivesRosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ERIK S. LESSER/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesA military honor guard carried Rosalynn Carter’s casket from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Tuesday forthe trip toGlenn Memorial Church at Emory University.02of 13Jimmy Carter ArrivesJimmy Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesJimmy Carter, now 99 and in hospice care, made the trip to the service, wearing a blanket that paid tribute to special people and places in his family’s life.03of 13The Presidents ArriveThe Bidens and Bill Clinton at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesInside the church, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived, alongside former President Bill Clinton.“Rosalynn did so much to address many of society’s greatest needs,“the Bidens wrotein a statement following her death. “She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities.“They continued, “Time and time again, during the more than four decades of our friendship – through rigors of campaigns, through the darkness of deep and profound loss – we always felt the hope, warmth, and optimism of Rosalynn Carter.“04of 13The Former First Ladies ArriveThe former first ladies at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesAlso in attendance were allfour living former first ladies:Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.05of 13The Vice President and Second Gentleman ArriveVice President Kamala Harris at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesVice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were also there to pay respects.“As a humanitarian, a public servant, and a global leader, Mrs. Carter improved the lives of millions—and inspired countless more to dedicate their lives to service. Her legacy will be a beacon for generations to come,“the vice president wrotein a tribute to the former first lady on Nov. 19.06of 13The Carter Family ArrivesThe Carter family at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesMany of theCarters' family memberswere on hand; together, the couple had four children and a combined 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Several of the younger family members spoke during Tuesday’s service.07of 13The Carter Children Comfort Their FatherJames Chip Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesInside, son James “Chip” Carter, 72, kissed his father’s head.08of 13The Carter Children Comfort Their FatherAmy Carter and James “Chip” Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesChip and sisterAmy, 55, tended to their father during the service.09of 13Chip Carter Pays Tribute to His MotherJames “Chip” Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesChip also kissed his mother’s casket.10of 13Amy Carter Pays Tribute to Her MotherAmy Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesAmy appeared emotional while speaking at the service.11of 13Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks PerformBRYNN ANDERSON/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesLongtime friends of the Carters,Trisha YearwoodandGarth Brooksperformed a duetof John Lennon’s “Imagine.“12of 13Inside the Tribute ServiceRosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesA photo from the rear of the church illustrated the gravity of the event.13of 13Mourners Pay Tribute to Rosalynn CarterRosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesAttendees at the private ceremony paid respects as the casket was carried up the aisle.

01of 13The Casket ArrivesRosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ERIK S. LESSER/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesA military honor guard carried Rosalynn Carter’s casket from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Tuesday forthe trip toGlenn Memorial Church at Emory University.

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The Casket Arrives

Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ERIK S. LESSER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

ERIK S. LESSER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

A military honor guard carried Rosalynn Carter’s casket from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Tuesday forthe trip toGlenn Memorial Church at Emory University.

02of 13Jimmy Carter ArrivesJimmy Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesJimmy Carter, now 99 and in hospice care, made the trip to the service, wearing a blanket that paid tribute to special people and places in his family’s life.

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Jimmy Carter Arrives

Jimmy Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Jimmy Carter, now 99 and in hospice care, made the trip to the service, wearing a blanket that paid tribute to special people and places in his family’s life.

03of 13The Presidents ArriveThe Bidens and Bill Clinton at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesInside the church, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived, alongside former President Bill Clinton.“Rosalynn did so much to address many of society’s greatest needs,“the Bidens wrotein a statement following her death. “She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities.“They continued, “Time and time again, during the more than four decades of our friendship – through rigors of campaigns, through the darkness of deep and profound loss – we always felt the hope, warmth, and optimism of Rosalynn Carter.”

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The Presidents Arrive

The Bidens and Bill Clinton at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Inside the church, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived, alongside former President Bill Clinton.

“Rosalynn did so much to address many of society’s greatest needs,“the Bidens wrotein a statement following her death. “She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities.”

They continued, “Time and time again, during the more than four decades of our friendship – through rigors of campaigns, through the darkness of deep and profound loss – we always felt the hope, warmth, and optimism of Rosalynn Carter.”

04of 13The Former First Ladies ArriveThe former first ladies at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesAlso in attendance were allfour living former first ladies:Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.

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The Former First Ladies Arrive

The former first ladies at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Also in attendance were allfour living former first ladies:Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.

05of 13The Vice President and Second Gentleman ArriveVice President Kamala Harris at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesVice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were also there to pay respects.“As a humanitarian, a public servant, and a global leader, Mrs. Carter improved the lives of millions—and inspired countless more to dedicate their lives to service. Her legacy will be a beacon for generations to come,“the vice president wrotein a tribute to the former first lady on Nov. 19.

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The Vice President and Second Gentleman Arrive

Vice President Kamala Harris at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were also there to pay respects.

“As a humanitarian, a public servant, and a global leader, Mrs. Carter improved the lives of millions—and inspired countless more to dedicate their lives to service. Her legacy will be a beacon for generations to come,“the vice president wrotein a tribute to the former first lady on Nov. 19.

06of 13The Carter Family ArrivesThe Carter family at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesMany of theCarters' family memberswere on hand; together, the couple had four children and a combined 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Several of the younger family members spoke during Tuesday’s service.

06of 13

The Carter Family Arrives

The Carter family at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Many of theCarters' family memberswere on hand; together, the couple had four children and a combined 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Several of the younger family members spoke during Tuesday’s service.

07of 13The Carter Children Comfort Their FatherJames Chip Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesInside, son James “Chip” Carter, 72, kissed his father’s head.

07of 13

The Carter Children Comfort Their Father

James Chip Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Inside, son James “Chip” Carter, 72, kissed his father’s head.

08of 13The Carter Children Comfort Their FatherAmy Carter and James “Chip” Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesChip and sisterAmy, 55, tended to their father during the service.

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Amy Carter and James “Chip” Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Chip and sisterAmy, 55, tended to their father during the service.

09of 13Chip Carter Pays Tribute to His MotherJames “Chip” Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesChip also kissed his mother’s casket.

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Chip Carter Pays Tribute to His Mother

James “Chip” Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Chip also kissed his mother’s casket.

10of 13Amy Carter Pays Tribute to Her MotherAmy Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesAmy appeared emotional while speaking at the service.

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Amy Carter Pays Tribute to Her Mother

Amy Carter at Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Amy appeared emotional while speaking at the service.

11of 13Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks PerformBRYNN ANDERSON/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesLongtime friends of the Carters,Trisha YearwoodandGarth Brooksperformed a duetof John Lennon’s “Imagine.”

11of 13

Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks Perform

BRYNN ANDERSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Longtime friends of the Carters,Trisha YearwoodandGarth Brooksperformed a duetof John Lennon’s “Imagine.”

12of 13Inside the Tribute ServiceRosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesA photo from the rear of the church illustrated the gravity of the event.

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Inside the Tribute Service

Rosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

A photo from the rear of the church illustrated the gravity of the event.

13of 13Mourners Pay Tribute to Rosalynn CarterRosalynn Carter’s Nov. 28 tribute service.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesAttendees at the private ceremony paid respects as the casket was carried up the aisle.

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Mourners Pay Tribute to Rosalynn Carter

Attendees at the private ceremony paid respects as the casket was carried up the aisle.

source: people.com