Bessie Lillian Carter (née Gordy; August 15, 1898 – October 30, 1983) was the mother of the 39th president of the United States Jimmy Carter. She was also known for her contributions to nursing in her home state of Georgia and as a Peace Corps volunteer in India as well as writing two books during the Carter presidency.
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Bessie Lillian Gordy 15 August 1898 Richland, Georgia USA
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30 October 1983 (aged 85) Plains, Georgia USA
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Zodiac | Leo |
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