PLAINS, Ga. — Details have been announced for the funeral services that will honor and pay tribute to the life and legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
Carter died Nov. 19 at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she passed away peacefully with family by her side; Carter was diagnosed with dementia in May and it was announced on Friday, Nov. 17 that she was entering hospice care.
She is survived by former President Carter, their four children Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy and 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Carter Center announced the services for Rosalynn will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29. There will be memorial events leading up to her interment.
Here are the details below:
Rosalynn Carter funeral services information
Wreath-laying and repose | Monday, Nov. 27
10:25 a.m.: The Carter family motorcade will arrive at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. Mrs. 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, Georgia. 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 Mrs. 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.
Carter Center departure ceremony, tribute service | Tuesday, Nov. 28
11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Carter Presidential Center departure ceremony. Motorcade proceeds to Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University.
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University with invited guests.
Funeral service, interment | 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.
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