American writer and activist who served as the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, as the wife of President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter dies at the age of 96.
She passed away on Monday, November 19, 2023, in Plains, Georgia, United States. Her death was confirmed by the Carter Center.
Rosalynn Carter cause of death
According to the information gathered, the late Carter died at her home in Plains, Georgia as stated before. She is said to have passed away of natural causes.
In May 2023, the Carter Center announced that she had been diagnosed with dementia. The statement also noted that she continued to live at home with her husband – who was in hospice care at the time of the announcement.
On November 17, 2023, Carter entered hospice care. She died two days later at her home.
Rosalynn Carter funeral arrangements
According to the information gathered, her funeral will be held on November 29 in Plains, with burial at her residence.
Carter was the daughter of Allie M. Smith and Wilburn Edgar Smith. She happens to be the oldest of four siblings, hence, she has three younger siblings who have been identified as Lillian Allethea Smith Wall, Murray Lee Smith and William Jerrold Smith.
She was married to Jimmy Carte since 1946. They were happily married until her death in 2023. Together, they welcomed four children; Amy Carter, James Carter, Donnel Carter and Jack Carter.
