Jimmy Carter bids farewell to Rosalynn at Plains funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter Honors His Wife of 77 Years at Memorial Service
Former President Jimmy Carter made a heartfelt appearance on Wednesday at the final memorial service honoring his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter. The former first lady’s celebration of life spanned three days, beginning in Americus, Georgia, then moving to Atlanta, and concluding with a touching service in her hometown of Plains.
Despite being in hospice care since February, the resilient 99-year-old made a 150-mile journey to attend the Atlanta service and was also seen at the smaller Wednesday service. The funeral took place at Maranatha Baptist Church, a place of worship cherished by the Carters for many years. This intimate gathering primarily consisted of family members and locals, in contrast to the larger Atlanta memorial, which welcomed dignitaries including President Joe Biden and five former first ladies.
Rosalynn Carter’s personal pastor, Tony Lowden, delivered a moving eulogy based on Proverbs 31:10-31, known as the virtuous woman scripture. Lowden passionately expressed, “There’s no place on this Earth where you can find anyone that has anything bad to say about Rosalynn Carter. Not one word. Not a news article. Not even one person on the Left or anybody on the Right… She did not worship the donkey or the elephant. She worshiped the lamb.”
Continuing his tribute, Lowden proclaimed, “Who can find a virtuous wife? Jimmy Carter. For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of a husband safely trusts her.”
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What was the theme of Tony Lowden’s moving eulogy for Rosalynn Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, at her final memorial service. The three-day celebration of her life began in Americus, Georgia, moved to Atlanta, and concluded in her hometown of Plains.
Despite being in hospice care since February, the resilient 99-year-old made a 150-mile journey to attend the Atlanta service and was also present at the smaller Wednesday service. The funeral took place at Maranatha Baptist Church, a place of worship cherished by the Carters for many years. This intimate gathering was primarily attended by family members and locals, in contrast to the larger memorial in Atlanta, where dignitaries including President Joe Biden and five former first ladies were present.
Rosalynn’s personal pastor, Tony Lowden, delivered a moving eulogy based on Proverbs 31:10-31, known as the virtuous woman scripture. In his speech, Lowden passionately expressed that Rosalynn Carter was universally adored, with no one having anything derogatory to say about her regardless of political affiliation. Lowden stated that she did not worship any political party, but rather she “worshiped the lamb.”
Continuing his tribute, Lowden declared that Jimmy Carter, as her husband, was fortunate to have found a virtuous wife who was worth far more than rubies. He emphasized the trust and deep bond they shared.
This final memorial service for Rosalynn Carter was a testament to her impact and influence, as she was honored by her beloved husband, family, and community. Her legacy as a compassionate and devoted first lady will forever be remembered.
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