What Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter’s Relationship Was Like In Their Final Days, According To Their Grandson

Speaking to USA Today, Jason Carter spoke highly about Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter’s marriage. “He’s been in hospice now for several months, but they are happy,” he explained. “They are together. They are at home. They’re in love, and I don’t think anyone gets more than that. I mean, it’s a perfect situation for this time in their lives.”

Meanwhile, Rosalynn and Jimmy’s son, Chip Carter, told The Washington Post that his father sat by the former First Lady’s bed as she neared the end of her life. He also revealed some of Jimmy’s last words to his wife, saying, “My Dad told her he loved her and thanked her for all the wonderful things she had done. Then he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.” He saw Jimmy hold Rosalynn’s hand for the last time and believed he was praying for the 30 minutes they were left alone. 

Chip also told the outlet that their beds were within arm’s reach of each other so they could always chat. After Rosalynn breathed her last, Jimmy once again asked everybody to leave him alone with his wife. Chip shared that Jimmy was particularly shaken about Rosalynn’s death because he believed he wouldn’t live to see the day she passed away. At 99, Jimmy isn’t in the best of health either, but he still sat through Rosalynn’s entire memorial service and was consoled by his kids and grandkids.