Ceremonies Will Celebrate Life of Rosalynn Carter
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Several ceremonies celebrating the life of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away at age 96, will take place from Monday, Nov. 27, through Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Atlanta and Sumter County, Georgia, according to The Carter Center.
(All start times are Eastern Standard Time)
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 ro…
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