Rosalynn Carter’s Great-Grandson Charlie, 11, Shares ‘Favorite Memory’ with ‘Mom Carter’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Charlie Carter with his great-grandma Rosalynn, whom the family called “Mom”.Photo:Sarah Carter

Sarah Carter

Rosalynn Carter’s great-grandsonCharlie Carterhas fond memories of his family’s late matriarch.

At theJimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Songtribute concert in Atlanta, the 11-year-old told PEOPLE that his “favorite memory” of Rosalynn was when she carted him around on her walker a few years before her death.

“When I was like five or six, we went to the Carter Center Weekend — like the whole family is invited,” Charlie said, in reference to theannual retreat and auctionin support of global peace and health.

“We went up to Mom Carter and Papa Carter’s room and Mom Carter picked me up and put me on her little walker and just rolled me around. That is my favorite memory of her,” he recalled.

(L-R) Jonathan, Sarah, Charlie and Josh Carter attend “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” on Sept. 17, 2024.Paras Griffin/Getty

Paras Griffin/Getty

The couple share sons John William “Jack,” James Earl “Chip,” Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff” and daughter Amy Carter. Between their four adult children, they have22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Their grandson Josh Carter attended the recent celebration, which took place at the Fox Theatre, with his wife and two sons, Charlie and Jonathan, 6.

The event featured several celebrity guests, including Angélique Kidjo, BeBe Winans,The B-52s,Renée Zellwegerand Terry Pendleton.

During the event, Charlie also opened up about the legacy of his family, particularly the former president, who turns 100 on Oct. 1.

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The tribute concert will stream on Georgia Public Broadcasting on the day of Jimmy’s 100th birthday, when the former president is expected to watch.

source: people.com