Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

In May, the Carter Center said the former first lady had been diagnosed with dementia.
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[@jasonbean2764]

A gracious and compassionate woman. She sets an example for all Southern women.

[@victoriaparis2791]

So sad to hear of her death. Now she is at peace and rest. She was a beautiful person. I’m sure Jimmy Carter isn’t far behind.

[@OraliaYzaguirre-gg8mj]

REST IN PEACE MRS. CARTER.

[@eileenbachemin1617]

So true ❤

[@jaquanpowell4605]

Not being a hateful racist asshat

[@keythdanielsen5533]

Of the trailer trash type.

[@highenergyog]

As a Canadian I must say that this wonderful example of humanity has always been at the top of my list . 🇨🇦❤🇺🇲. RIP Rose 🌹.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

But you have the inept Justin Trudeau to take her place.

[@dianelacy6288]

What a wonderful human being! Rest easy sweet lady.

[@ashleytaveras9035]

Rest in Peace to the former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Sending my condolences to Jimmy and the Carter family. 🕯️🕊️💐🌹

[@ggeorge4144]

She had such dignity and grace, one of the truly great first ladies. Rest in peace, you will be fondly remembered.

[@adweugene]

Deepest condolences to the first lady’s family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Rosalynn Eleanor Smith, you will be missed

[@cynthiachristie1059]

she lived a full life amen@@DaNiyaHodge

[@Former_Pastor]

Condolences from North Carolina 🥀

[@Cha-y412]

Roz was just planning a run for US Senate . 😢

[@ColoMex27]

Nobody cares about your condolences

[@grandma27or8]

Rest in peace First Lady. You are always the sweet, gracious person.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

I loved her bitter, crestfallen face on election night 1980 when the Reagan landslide happened.

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

I’m here to pay my respects and I’m sending condolences to the Carter family

[@AdamWaffen]

You’re not going to do that by sitting around on the internet making self serving feel good statements.

[@paulaward2075]

@@AdamWaffen what is your problem?

[@lgDukeCity5018]

@@paulaward2075 Exactly. Jeez.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@AdamWaffen Well I'm going to light a candle 🕯

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

@@AdamWaffen 🤓 ☝🏾

[@barbarakauppi9915]

A very long and extraordinary life, she was the epitome of class and integrity. A very sad loss. Peace to her and her family.

[@KS0102]

Thank you for serving your country, Rosalyn! ❤ My most dearest condolences.

[@christinequinn5355]

Rest in Peace Rosalynn. Thank you for all your kindness, love and good works.

[@gloriakohler415]

She was such a decent, down to earth and caring first lady. My sincere condolences to the president's family. 😢❤

[@keythdanielsen5533]

Behind the scenes she was bitter and vindictive. Just like her husband.

[@eileenryan2248]

​@@keythdanielsen5533Wrongo Bucko!

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@eileenryan2248 Right, blighto. I guess you miss the news articles that exposed her.

[@ruwaanarora8230]

@@keythdanielsen5533 so in what sense was rosalynn carter and jimmy carter bitter and vindictive. and from where did u get this information

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@ruwaanarora8230 From the news magazines of the times. Carter was known for holding grudges against any perceived wrongs. He and Roslyn never got over the landslide defeat they suffered in 1980 at the election of Ronald Reagan. Carter has also long had an anti-Israel bias.

[@dubyredburndarling6334]

My heart goes out to her family and those if us that remember will never forget her. We were blessed to have her as our first lady. Love and prayers.😔🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@keythdanielsen5533]

It was a curse. 4 years of a weak foreign policy and disastrous economic one.

[@pohanahawaii]

🌺🙏 No matter how many decades you have together with loved ones, it is never enough. Sending our deepest condolences to President Carter and the Carter family!

[@kclarke2971]

I met Mrs. Carter in the early seventies in New England, she seemed sincere and genuine. My prayers of comfort to the Family, neighbors, and caregivers.

[@kristadhillon8519]

Omg so heartbreaking. She was an amazing woman. Sending so much love and hugs to the Carter family. Rest in Paradise Rosalynn.

[@SOCORROGM]

Carter pardoned all the vietnam draft dodgers, stood by as the Iranian took over our embassy 😢

[@runnergo1398]

@@SOCORROGM As he should have. Vietnam was a bad idea from the beginning. And they are doing just fine after the north took over.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@SOCORROGMThank you. Someone speaks the truth.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@runnergo1398Are you nuts? What do you think the killing fields were? Just ask Laos and Cambodia how they like the communists taking over?

[@runnergo1398]

@@keythdanielsen5533 I wasn't talking about Laos and Cambodia. I was talking about Vietnam. Using your logic, I could say there are Democracies that are terrible and I would be correct.

[@elsiepitt5448]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. President and your family. I am sorry for your loss.

[@spaceace1006]

Though I stopped voting Democrat decades ago, I can certainly find it in myself to express my respects and condolences to Jimmy, her son Jeff and the Carter Family! Rosalyn was a refined and gracious Lady...

[@USA-freedom]

What a wonderful woman and a great first lady... Heaven awaits you with open arms🕯

[@James-bd3ei]

Amen

[@keythdanielsen5533]

Great because of what?

[@USA-freedom]

@@keythdanielsen5533 Only the 2nd first lady to appear before congress and did so on behalf of the Mental Healthcare System Bill which was enacted in 1980 (something you might need) worked on equal rights issues and help bills get passed at the state level. Per the NY Times who wrote "She might be the most activist woman since Eleanor Roosevelt". Once tie Mother Teresa as the most admired woman in the world. Co-founded of the Carter Center a nonprofit institution based in Atlanta. President of the Rosalyn Carter Institute For Caring which focuses on people with chronic illnesses and disability's. Advocate for woman and children launched Every Child By Two to have all children vaccinated by the age of two. In 1999 received the Presidential Medal of Freedom along with other awards and honors. But of course she's no Melanie Trump who screwed her way all the way to get to where is she is today... BeBest 💋

[@jameswest9261]

Prayers to the Carter family. She was an amazing woman, with an amazing life.

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

God granted them length of days and long life together. A blessing.

[@nathanbrown3497]

What an incredible life she and her family has lived. Absoulutely astounding woman!

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

My deepest and condolences to their family and friends! They had a sweet marriage and a long and meaningful life. Hope she rests in peace!

[@lakesnake2005]

The fact they were married for 77 years means he will be joining very soon. That's the way that works. Condolences to the entire Family. When these Folks built a wall it was a very positive thing. This couple is a fine example of the Human Race's finest souls. Rest in Peace, your work is done.

[@joelas87]

dreadful to think about it but you’re 100% right; they were soulmates; i always seem to not take the talk about death in a realistic sense; its the thing of fear the most and my worst nightmare; i just feel my heart and my stomach both sinking to the bottom of the ocean leaving me in a overwhelmingly anxious and fearful state of mind. 😭😭😭

[@ruwaanarora8230]

but i wish if jimmy lives up to the age of 100. i also wish if he surpass the late queen mother's age

[@ElizabethMary446]

He’s been on hospice since February but I’m praying he will reach 100. However since she just passed it definitely won’t help 😞

[@ElizabethMary446]

@@ruwaanarora8230I would love him to surpass her age of 101 and a half as well but considering he’s been on hospice since last February 100 will probably be the very highest he reaches.

[@ravenmccall5486]

A most devoted and loving wife and mother. We rarely see this in society today, I will miss that and knowing she no longer walks among us. Rest in peace dear lady!

[@danieleber-xn3pr]

she was the opposite of michelle obama

[@runnergo1398]

@@danieleber-xn3pr What does that even mean???

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@runnergo1398Well, for one, she was a woman.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

I’m thankful for the purification the country has experienced without Billy, Miss Lillian and Roslyn among us.

[@danieleber-xn3pr]

rosalynn had class

[@kevindelaney1951]

Condolences to her husband. She stood by her husband through all their challenges. Together they did good works.

[@labrador-retriever]

One of the greatest First Ladies has been taken away from us. Nothing else needs to be said. Jimmy must be heart broken, and so is the entire country. RIP Rosalynn 🕊️🕊️❤️❤️

[@ritacampbell1262]

What a wonderful woman, politician and role model for all of us “ to be more caring”

[@normaedietrich9410]

This is sad. Jimmy will follow her soon. Prayers for all loved ones. Remember they started Habitat for Humanity. They were good people.

[@kathe.o.]

One of my heroes. A true Southern Bell. You can expect Jimmy to follow her within a few weeks. Theirs was a lasting & true love story. A steel magnolia & honorable woman.

[@cheneethompson5756]

At least they'll be together again!

[@janetprice85]

These loving faithful people lived and served this country and humanity and God to the end of their long and active lives. Thank you Miss Rosalynn and Mr.Jimmy. You were a great First Lady for Georgia and the USA. RIP. And prayers and condolences to President Carter and all the family and friends.

[@conniedebruyn8045]

RIP Rosalyn. You are truly a remarkable woman and what a beautiful woman and an inspirational woman to all. Thank you for your compassion and kindness.

[@viazel2796]

Thank you for all you have done, First Lady Rosalynn Carter! Condolences to President Jimmy Carter and Family! R.I.P. 😭🥀🕊️🙏🏾

[@keythdanielsen5533]

What all did she do?

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

My condolences to the Carter family. She was a lovely lady who represented the US with dignity and grace. RIP.

[@colemellinger9225]

Rest in Peace First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Your relationship with your husband showed true love and dedication that spread across the globe!. Thank you for all you have done.

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

My deepest condolences. She lived a fruitful life.

[@cheneethompson5756]

And she was beautiful!

[@fabianpelaez2837]

Dear Rosalynn and Jimmy, you will always be in the heart of many Americans. Our love, respect, and gratitude for ever.

[@robinburns1639]

Our condolences to the Carter family and our prayers are with the Carter family 🙏🙏📖🕊

[@maryjanepollock6622]

Sorry to hear of her passing. She was a class act, lovely First Lady. She made the world a better place, and will be missed by many. Rest in peace Rosalynn Carter.♥️🙏

[@DateMike22]

RIP Rosalynn Carter 😢🕊️🌹🙏🏼. My condolences, prayers and thoughts to the family during this difficult time rn.

[@manateeluvrfl7478]

My condolences to the Carter family . She was a great lady and will be missed. A life well lived.

[@alexrichrevue5731]

The Quintessential Debutante Southern Belle: The First Lady of exquisite class, manners, stellar strength with a caring, loving warm heart. R.I.P. Mrs. Rosalynn Carter. My Condolences to family, friends and all associated with her extraordinary life.🙏🏿🌄🕊✝️🇺🇸

[@lynnhubbard844]

not a debutante at all

[@jacquelinelc2843]

What amazing people…they both are an example of the best we humans can be. Their modest, quiet dignity is inspiring to me. I have such respect for this couple. Blessings to them and their family. RIP

[@marleneprosser740]

So sorry to hear this. Happy her family was with her❤

[@kathysexton6993]

Heartfelt condolences to Rosalyn’s husband, President Carter, their family and friends.

[@guesswho111]

Rest in peace, Rosalyn Carter. Condolences to the Carter family extended family and friends.

[@mossiahcreatordesigner.5366]

77 years well served 🫡

[@almoemason]

What an amazing woman. The world is has lost one of it's best people.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

No, it hasn’t.

[@almoemason]

@@keythdanielsen5533 They certainly won't when you die. God's speed on that.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

@@almoemason I'm not worried about it. For one thing I'll be dead.

[@tamarabeinlich7353]

Aww 😞 May she rest in Peace. One of the best FLOTUS' we ever had. She always thought of others and worked to make their lives better.

[@troutfisher7182]

Rosalynn was a stellar human being. The Carter's walked their talk and helped a lot of people in real ways, like actually building houses with habitat for humanity.

[@James-bd3ei]

Thank you both for all you have given.

[@storres976]

May She Rest In Peace ✝️🙏🏻💕

[@Lakridza67]

Rest in peace beautiful lady🙏🏼

[@salliepotts2519]

My condolences to her family. It is a consolation to know that she won't have to face life without her husband by her side.

[@MrJuvefrank]

She's the only one who knows what she's going through right now, and that's why I wish what happened to her could be undone.

[@GM8101PHX]

I am eagerly awaiting when I pass, that means just as Rose I will be in the presence of Jesus for eternity, no pain, no sorrow, no tears. I'd say she is doing far better then she in her entire life!!@@MrJuvefrank

[@rhona4416]

What a wonderful woman she was. So caring, she was not fake at all.

[@MaryLee-vk5pi]

Beautiful Lady beautiful soul You leave behind a wonderful legacy You will be missed

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

My prayers are with Jimmy and his family. Rank you, Rosalynn for being you! 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

[@cynthiahicks1909]

Ohhh. I got chocked up when I read this- endless beauty and classy first lady. God Bless her and her family.

[@breemack7503]

Condolences to Mr. Carter, family and friends. Mrs. Carter will dearly be missed. Heaven has welcomed another angel. Prayers and blessings during this difficult time. RIP🙏🏽

[@janetprice85]

Amen! Plenty of stars in her crown.

[@breemack7503]

@@janetprice85 Yes indeed!

[@jettabartholomew1118]

My heart goes out to her family & friends... Peace & Prayers 🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@hestergreen2031]

May God be with her. May Roslyn Rest In Perfect Peace, knowing how much she was truly loved and admired by everyone.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

I guess I’m not “everyone”.

[@maggie4249]

I have the deepest respect for the Carters. They were an amazing 1st family. There was more honor in their living than most people could imagine. My deepest sympathy goes to the family, and especially, President Jimmy Carter. Blessings to you all.

[@juliayoung629]

God bless her husband & family mrs. Carter was a great Woman !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@dartsiwinellis1976]

RIP. She was a beautiful, gracious lady i always admired.

[@sportkings3968]

RIP Mrs. Rosalyn and thank you for all you have done for humanity. God Bless You and your family. Fly high with your Beautiful Angel Wings.

[@incisivecommenter5974]

Amazing woman, RIP First Lady Carter.

[@anndraper972]

Mrs. Carter was a wonderful and caring First Lady. My prayers for God's comfort and peace for the Carter family.

[@tjasagustin3342]

So heartbroken. Deepest condolences to respectfull family.

[@jackieanderson9418]

Condolences to the Cater family. Beautiful family inside and out. We'll loved and kind people. Rest In Paradise Lady Carter..

[@marydoccuvi9871]

SHE WOULD BE SORELY MISSED..R.I.P.😭😭😭😭🙏😭😭😭😭

[@momtrips6783]

Mrs. Carter lived a true life of service and carried herself with grace and dignity. May God bless and comfort her family at this sad time.

[@beltonite2243]

Aw Jimmy, I wish I could ease the pain in your heart, all those years together.

[@shellyb7911]

My Condolences to President Carter and family🙏🏾🕊

[@EnglandWilliams777]

May God receives her in the heavens. I loved your life so much. RIP!!!!

[@rubiconklbrutorowman7577]

The same for me deep condolences to the lady: RIP!

[@MyraJean1951]

I honor her for her service to our country. Thank you Rosalynn.

[@prazup49]

Awwww, rest in peace

[@GK-ku3zv]

My codolences to the Carter Family. A life well lived!

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

She was so beautiful and so gentle, love her!

[@bevmain1704]

Rest in Peace 🕊️ Mrs.Carter 🙌💖

[@marisetime612]

My deepest condolences for your family

[@rebbecaclark8737]

She was an amazing woman and will be remembered with love.

[@shdox_]

Rest in peace, Mrs. Carter

[@holmema11]

Rest in peace Rosalynn...

[@Aria-cd6dq]

Rest in peace. 🙏🏽

[@user-ip5dm6jf8k]

My sincerest condolences for the Carter family. She was the epitome of grace and empathy.

[@ashleywilliams7011]

She was always a sweet and lovely person. May God rest her soul, condolences and prayers to her family and friends💖💖

[@hazelbrowneyes8030]

Sincere and deepest condolences to the Carter family.

[@lisaphillips9991]

My condolences and prayers to the Carter family...RIP..

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

I am actually having tears for her...

[@hectors.sanchez23]

With my deepest respect to the Carter family, from San Antonio, Texas.

[@marjoriemcintosh6609]

Rest In Peace First Lady

[@pertinawhite9175]

Condolences and prayers

[@valorieallen8502]

Incredible Lady! RIP 💜

[@paulzisk5174]

May the lady of utmost grace rest in peace

[@billieaustin7842]

My heartfelt condolences to President Carter and the Family 🙏🏽❤️

[@treasuretrails]

I hope Jimmy is okay :(

[@yevonnehorn6196]

I'm a southern born senior. Thanking Mrs. Carter for all She did to help. Rest in Peace. Dear Lady 🙏

[@teresahatfield4521]

Rosalynn Carter was a wonderful first lady! My condolences to her family. God bless her and her family!

[@lazurm]

My father was born in 1927, my mother-in-law also, 1927, and so was Rosalynn Carter, all now gone from life. A generation, slipping away, as we're all fated to do. A world only remembered by its stories, people only felt by what they've left to the future generations, a colored hue in the water dissipating with time.

[@syedsakibsakib2205]

When your father died and your mother in law ?

[@lazurm]

@@syedsakibsakib2205 One at 7am, the other around 2pm. I sincerely hope that my answer helps you in your purpose(s).

[@syedsakibsakib2205]

@lazurm I mean this year . 19 November right ?

[@lazurm]

@@syedsakibsakib2205 Mother-in-Law, yes this year. Father, in 2015. Why do you ask?

[@syedsakibsakib2205]

@@lazurm nothing .

[@shaunthornton9312]

They both have a deep care for the American People. Praying for President Carter and their family. And May she rest in Peace