Marian Robinson, a former United States First Lady, Michelle Obama’s mother had given up the ghost on Friday at the age of 86.
In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), Michelle Obama had gushed how her mother was the same steady backstop for their entire family.
The family had in a statement said that her wisdom came off as almost hereditary, as if were something she had been born with, but in reality, her sagacity had been hard-earned, moulded by her deep understanding that the world’s toughest edges and could always be sanded down with a little grace.
Born Marian Lois Shields in Southern Chicago, Michelle’s mother would go on to study teaching before landing a job as a secretary. She eventually got married to Fraiser Robinson in 1960 and the couple had two children, a son Craig in 1962 and a daughter named Michelle in 1964.
Michelle Obama and her mother, Robinson had previously discussed about their strong bond growing up during an interview on “Good Morning America” with Robin Roberts in 2022.
In the interview, the family had revealed how Robinson had given her utmost supportive to her daughter when she wedded Barrack Obama who was a political person.
What They’re Saying:
The family had shed light on just how supportive, the deceased had been.
“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 had said.
