Rosalynn Carter: GA Funeral Planned For Former First Lady

GEORGIA — A three-day tribute is planned for the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday at 96-years-old after suffering dementia.

Carter was married for 77 years to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, who is now 99 years old and has been receiving end-of-life care since February. She entered hospice Friday and died two days later with her family by her side in Plains.

The Carter Center established a tribute site for those wish to leave their condolences and share their memories with the former first lady.

According to the center, ceremonies honoring Carter will begin on Nov. 27 and will lead to her funeral scheduled for Nov. 29. See the following schedule as provided by the center.

Monday, Nov. 27
10:25 a.m.: The Carter family motorcade will arrive at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. Carter’s remains will be transferred to a hearse, accompanied by past and present members of her U.S. Secret Service detail.

10:40 a.m.: The motorcade will depart the grounds of the medical center on a public route to nearby Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus. The public is invited to pay respects along the motorcade route, which will be shared later.

11 a.m.: Motorcade arrives at the Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex at Georgia Southwestern State University, where wreaths will be laid.

11:15 a.m.: Motorcade departs for The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta.

3:15 p.m.: Arrival ceremony at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

3:30 p.m.: Repose service in lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

6-10 p.m.: The Carter family invites members of the public to pay their respects as Carter lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Parking and a shuttle will be available at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

11:30-11:45 a.m.: Carter Presidential Center departure ceremony. Motorcade proceeds to Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University.

1-2:30 p.m.: Tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University with invited guests.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

10:55 a.m.: The funeral procession arrives at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.

11 a.m.: A service for family and invited friends takes place at the church.

12:30 p.m.: The casket will be transferred to a hearse and depart for private interment at the Carter family residence.

"The public is welcome to line the family motorcade route as it proceeds from the church, down Bond Street, and along Hwy. 280 in downtown Plains. Viewing areas will be designated. Everyone is expected to respect private property and park only in designated areas," the center said.