ATLANTA, GEORGIA: A memorial service was held at the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, to honor the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
The event was attended by former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and all five living current and former first ladies, namely, Jill Biden, Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Clinton.
Melania Trump was dressed in a gray coat dress, while the other first ladies wore dark blue or black attire to the tribute service.
Notably absent from the event were former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
Rosalynn Carter passed away in her home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 96.
Following the memorial service, Rosalynn Carter will be taken back to Plains for a private funeral on Wednesday, November 29, at Maranatha Baptist Church, the couple's home church.
The casket will then be transferred to a hearse and depart for private interment at the Carter family residence.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th and longest-living president in American history, turned 99 on October 1, 2023, and wishes to be buried next to his wife upon his death.
Melania’s gray attire turns heads as Washington’s who’s who attend Rosalynn’s tribute service
After Tuesday’s tribute service, which saw former US First Lady Michelle Obama share a heartfelt note on Rosalynn Carter's death, people were more inclined to comment on former First Lady Melania Trump’s choice of attire.
Melania chose a gray coat dress for the event, which contrasted with the traditional black outfits worn by several other attendees, a choice that drew a similar amount of criticism and praise from the Internet.
Melania Trump is the wife of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, and she is the only first lady to become a naturalized United States citizen after immigrating from Slovenia.
She is an advocate for issues impacting the lives of children and has given her voice to the most vulnerable children and families through her ‘BE BEST’ initiative during her time as the US First Lady.
Melania Trump served in various roles, including Honorary Chairwoman for the Martha Graham Dance Company, Goodwill Ambassador of the American Red Cross, Chairwoman for the American Heart Association, and Honorary Chairwoman for the Boys’ Club of New York.
Melania Trump established ‘BE BEST’ as an awareness campaign focused on the well-being of children and highlighting the people and programs dedicated to ensuring a better future for the next generation with three pillars which include well-being, online safety, and battling opioid abuse.
Melania Trump has also worked to elevate awareness around issues such as Sickle Cell Disease, Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, protecting Native American children in the Indian Health Service System, and issues within the America's child welfare system, per Trump White House Archives.
Internet has its say on who stood out at Tuesday’s tribute service for former FLOTUS Rosalynn Carter
People on X shared their thoughts on who looked the part among other FLOTUS at Rosalynn Carter's funeral.
As the founder of ACT for America Brigette Gabriel shared a picture of four of the five FLOTUS' at the service, she wrote, "Melania Trump is the BEST First Lady in this picture and it's not close!" Several people then took to the comments to express their thoughts on the same.
One X user commented, "Love our FLOTUS Melania !" as another wrote, "Most attractive FLOTUS of all time."
Another X user remarked, "So pretty," as a fourth also praised Melania, commenting, "That’s why she’s in front!!! Beauty and intelligence lead the way!!!" Another person added, ""Amen, easily the most graceful in her demeanor and actions. (I will wait for the obtuse trolls who will ask "name one thing she did")."
A person further commented, "@MELANIATRUMP deserves respect. Plain and simple," as another also praised her for her elegance at the service, writing, "Melania Trump radiates elegance and grace in this picture. Impressive!" One more user claimed, "Just like Trump, first in and showing leadership all the way."
