Photos: Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia

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Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia A makeshift memorial for former first lady Rosalynn Carter is displayed near Main St. of Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia A sign reading "Thank you Mrs. Carter" is seen on Main St. of Plains ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Tape for former first lady Rosalynn Carter lines a road to Maranatha Baptist Church ahead of a private funeral on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia The Main St. of Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Billy Carter's Service Station Main St. in Plains, GA, ahead of a private funeral for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia A guest holds the funeral program before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia 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 on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia A Monarch butterfly, captured and preserved from former first lady Rosalynn Carter's butterfly trail, sits atop flowers in front of the pulpit before the funeral service for Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady died on November 19 at the age of 96. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Police motorcycles lead the motorcade taking friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia People arrive before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter travel to the Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Following the service, the funeral procession will return to the Carter residence for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Member of the Maranatha Baptist Church Choir sing before the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Grandson Josh Carter speaks during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Great grandchild Charles Jeffrey Carter reads a scripture during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Navy Chaplain Judy Malana sings during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Great grandchild Adeline Kane Chuldenko reads a scripture during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Jeff Carter cries as he leaves the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia A family watches as a funeral procession for former first lady Rosalynn Carter passes through Plains, GA, after a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. The funeral procession will return to the Carter residence, for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Joanna Maddox sings during the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia An Armed Forces body bearer team moves the casket after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Amy Carter and her husband John Joseph "Jay" Kelly depart after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023, in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Pool/Getty Images)

Mourners gather for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, Georgia Onlookers raise their hands in salute as a funeral procession with friends and family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter passes through Plains, GA, after a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia. The funeral procession will return to the Carter residence, for a private interment. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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