Lillian Gordy Carter

Lillian Gordy Carter
Born	Bessie Lillian Gordy (1898-08-15)August 15, 1898 Richland, Georgia, U.S.
Died	October 30, 1983(1983-10-30) (aged 85) Americus, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Nurse
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	James Earl Carter Sr. ​ ​ (m. 1923; died 1953)​
Children	Jimmy Gloria Ruth Billy

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.