Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral — and social media took note.

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter. The noticeable absence was spotted by many viewers who took to social media to question the former First Lady's whereabouts. Obama's office confirmed she did not attend the funeral but did not say where she was or why she was absent.

Michelle Obama was not in attendance at former president Jimmy Carter's state funeral, so why did she miss the big event? Here's what we know.