Ceremonies celebrating the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19 at age 96, will take place from Monday, Nov. 27, to Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Atlanta and Sumter County, Ga.

The Carter Center has created a website listing activities honoring Mrs. Carter. For locations, rules and regulations about participating in person, please visit this public visitation guide.

Tune in for streaming coverage on GPB.org and GPB Radio and a television special on GPB-TV. See below for dates and times.

 

Schedule of ceremonies honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter



MONDAY, NOV. 27

 

Wreath-Laying at Georgia Southwestern State University and Repose at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

10:25 a.m.: The Carter family motorcade will arrive at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. Mrs. Carter’s remains will be transferred to a hearse, accompanied by past and present members of her U.S. Secret Service detail.

10:40 a.m.: The motorcade will depart the grounds of the medical center on a public route to nearby Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia. The public is invited to pay respects along the motorcade route, which will be shared later.

11 a.m.: Motorcade arrives at the Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex at Georgia Southwestern State University, where wreaths will be laid.

11:15 a.m.: Motorcade departs for The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta.

3:15 p.m.: Arrival ceremony at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

GPB.org livestream:  3:30 p.m.: Repose service in lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

6 to 10 p.m.: The Carter family invites members of the public to pay their respects as Mrs. Carter lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Parking and a shuttle will be available at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.



 

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

Carter Center Departure Ceremony and Tribute Service

11:30 to 11:45 a.m.: Carter Presidential Center departure ceremony. Motorcade proceeds to Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University.

GPB.org and GPB Radio livestream: 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University with invited guests.



 

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

 

Funeral Service and Interment

GPB.org and GPB Radio livestream: 10:55 a.m.: The funeral procession arrives at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.

11 a.m.: A service for family and invited friends takes place at the church.

12:30 p.m.: The casket will be transferred to a hearse and depart for private interment at the Carter family residence.

The public is welcome to line the family motorcade route as it proceeds from the church, down Bond Street, and along Hwy. 280 in downtown Plains. Viewing areas will be designated. Everyone is expected to respect private property and park only in designated areas.



>>> GPB-TV  7:30 p.m.: GPB presents a television documentary about the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.



 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

In lieu of flowers, the Carter family requests considering a contribution to the Carter Center's Mental Health Program or the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.



Condolence books will be available to sign at Georgia Southwestern State University, the Plains Welcome Center, Plains High School, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.



Click here to sign the online condolence book.

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