PHOTOS: Plains says goodbye to Rosalynn Carter

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PHOTOS: Plains says goodbye to Rosalynn Carter

Rosalynn Carter's hometown says goodbye as the former first lady is laid to rest in Plains on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

A woman watches the motorcade of former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s moving through downtown Plains en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Armed Forces Body bearer team carries the casket into the hearse for the final procession of the former First Lady Rosalynn Carter as they leave the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, GA, for her final goodbye on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The former first lady died in Plains at age 96. She is survived by her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, their four children, and more than two dozen grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A man salutes as he watches the motorcade of former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s moving through downtown Plains en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Carter family members follow the hearse after the funeral service en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlas Beverly, 3, salutes as he watches with his great grandmother Margaret Warren, of Plains, and sister Rosemary Beverly, 1, as the hearse carrying the casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter moves en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former President Jimmy Carter greets people as he leaves after the funeral service for his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Carter family members follow the hearse after the funeral service en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Jeff Carter cries as he leaves the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

The Armed Forces Body bearer team carries the casket with the remains of the former First Lady Rosalynn Carter as they leave the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, GA, for her final goodbye on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A man shows a respect as he watches the motorcade of former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s moving through downtown Plains en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

People watch the motorcade of former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s moving through downtown Plains en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Carter family members were seen surrounding former President Jimmy Carter as they escorted him into Maranatha Baptist Church for the final memorial service of the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The public ceremonies honoring the life of the former First Lady started on Monday morning in Americus at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

After several days of public ceremonies celebrating the life and legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the hearse carrying her remains leaves the Maranatha Baptist Church for her final goodbye on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

After the final memorial service on Wednesday, an officer salutes the hearse warring the former First Lady. She will laid to rest in a private family event on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Boy scouts salute as the hearse moves during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A woman grieves as the motorcade moves by after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A member of the Georgia State Patrol honor guard stands at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Mourners pause at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

An honor guard from the Georgia State Patrol stand at the casket before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Members of the Carter family embrace as they gather outside of the Maranatha Baptist Church for the last memorial service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Several days of public ceremonies celebrating the life of Mrs. Carter began Monday morning in Americus at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A police officer stands as the motorcade moves by after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Former President Jimmy Carter departs after the funeral service for his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

A memorial of former first lady Rosalynn Carter were set up in downtown Plains before the funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Amy Carter, wearing a lei, descends from the bus with the rest of the Carter family as she arrives at the Maranatha Baptist Church for the last goodbye of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday, Nov. 29. 2023.

Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Guest started arriving at the Maranatha Baptist Church for the final memorial service, ending the celebrations of the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will rest in a private family event.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

People watch the motorcade as it moves to Maranatha Baptist Church where the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Letitia Burks waves as the family motorcade of the former first lady movea to the Carter’s resident before heading to the funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. Letitia Burks was born and raised in Plains. She came from Cuthbert where she currently lives. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

People wave as the family motorcade of the former first lady passes through downtown Plains to the funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The family motorcade of the former first lady passes through downtown Plains to the funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

People wave as the family motorcade of the former first lady passes through downtown Plains to the funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Members of the Carter family surround former President Jimmy Carter as they escort him into Maranatha Baptist Church for the last memorial service of the former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Several days of public ceremonies celebrating the life of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will begin Monday morning in Americus at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center campus.

Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Great grandchild Charles Jeffrey Carter walks with a Bible to read a scripture during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Pastor Tony Lowden cries during a prayer during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on Nov. 19. She was 96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

The Maranatha Baptist Church is seen early on Wednesday as the town of Plains, GA, prepares to say the last goodbye, honoring the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter, on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023.

Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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A woman watches the motorcade of former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s moving through downtown Plains en route a private interment at the Carter residence, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Plains. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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