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A gathering of first ladies and presidents joined other political figures in a tribute service. But a parade of speakers said her global stature wasn't what defined her.

The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.

By their own accounts, the former president and first lady weren't just spouses, but full partners who counted their relationship as their greatest achievement.

The Carter Center said she is at home with former President Jimmy Carter, now 99. The Carter family said through the statement that they are "grateful for the outpouring of love and support."

The announcement comes less than four months after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at the couple's home in Plains, Georgia following several stints in and out of the hospital.

All of the living former first ladies, and Melania Trump, have come out against the practice of placing children away from their parents at the border in an effort to curb illegal crossings.