Jimmy Carter Steps Out of Hospice to Bid Farewell at Rosalynn’s Funeral, Offers Heartfelt Tribute with Blanket

Former President Jimmy Carter made a poignant entrance at Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service, warmly wrapped in the wheelchair that carried him, surrounded by the loving memory of his late wife.

The 99-year-old, who has been under hospice care since February 2023, made a rare public appearance to bid farewell to the love of his life, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96.

On Tuesday, November 28, past and present presidents and first ladies gathered at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta to commemorate the life of Rosalynn Carter. She was remembered for her unwavering dedication to her husband, Jimmy Carter, and to the country.

Among those in attendance were President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with former first ladies Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, and Laura Bush. Vice President Kamala Harris also paid her respects at the memorial service.