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Former US First Lady, Michelle Obama Mourns Her Mother, Marian Robinson
Marian Robinson, the mother of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama, passed away on Friday at the age of 86.
Michelle Obama confirmed the sad development in a heartfelt message she shared via her official X handle, expressing that her mother had always been a constant source of support for their entire family.
Nation Post reports that the family also confirmed this in an official statement, acknowledging that Robinson’s wisdom seemed almost innate as if it were a natural part of her being.
However, they stressed that her wisdom was actually acquired through years of experience and a deep understanding that even the harshest aspects of life could be softened with a touch of grace.
Marian Lois Shields, who was born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, pursued a career in teaching before working as a secretary. In 1960, she married Fraiser Robinson, and together they had two children: a son named Craig in 1962 and a daughter named Michelle in 1964.
During a 2022 interview on “Good Morning America” with Robin Roberts, Michelle Obama and Robinson fondly reminisced about their unbreakable bond and the strength it provided them throughout their lives.
The family further said that Robinson was incredibly supportive of her daughter’s decision to marry a man who ventured into politics despite the challenges it presented.
“At every step, as our families went down paths none of us could have predicted, she remained our refuge from the storm, keeping our feet on solid ground.
“On Election Night in 2008, when the news broke that Barack would soon shoulder the weight of the world, she was there, holding his hand,” the family said.
