Rosalin Carter has been laid to rest under a willow tree in Plains, Georgia,

where she and Jimmy Carter lived for decades.

The former First Lady's quiet private burial came after three days of celebrating her

legacy across her home state.

Imagine all the people

living for today.

Many of those close to her have been speaking this week about her legacy.

What a remarkable woman she was.

Wife, mother, business manager, political strategist, diplomat, advocate, author.

Yet what I remember most about her was her tireless dedication to taking care of others.

That is Catherine Cade, vice chair of the Carter Center's Board of Trustees.

Carter was a global humanitarian. She and her husband, former President Jimmy

Carter, set up the Carter Center back in 1982. It focused on a number of issues like working

to eradicate diseases, including Guinea worm in

parts of Africa and Asia. Journalist Judy Woodruff covered the Carter White House

and got to know Rosalind Carter well. She said she wanted to be valuable in each country to bring back their concerns to her husband.

The former First Lady advocated for international conflict resolution,

for election monitoring, and for equal rates for women.

Again, Judy Woodruff.

A first lady who cared deeply about the American people, about how government policies and

actions affect their daily lives.

A first lady who took on tough assignments,

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