Lillian Gordy Carter

Lillian Gordy Carter
Carter in 1979
Born
Bessie Lillian Gordy

(1898-08-15)August 15, 1898
DiedOctober 30, 1983(1983-10-30) (aged 85)
OccupationNurse
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1923; died 1953)
Children
RelativesJohn William Carter (grandson)

Amy Carter (granddaughter)

Jason James Carter (great-grandson)

Bessie Lillian Carter (née Gordy; August 15, 1898 – October 30, 1983) was an American nurse. Carter's son, Jimmy Carter, served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. She was also known for her contributions as a Peace Corps volunteer in India and for writing two books during her son’s presidency.