Marian Shields Robinson Obituary – Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Shields Robinson, has regrettably passed away. The sad news was initially disclosed through a family statement provided to NBC News on 31 May.
The statement expressed, “She passed away peacefully this morning, and at this moment, we are uncertain about how we will move forward without her.” Later on, Michelle and Barack Obama’s official social media accounts shared the news, with Michelle penning a heartfelt message and linking to a detailed obituary written by the family.
The joint statement, composed by Michelle and Barack Obama, Craig and Kelly Robinson (Michelle’s brother and sister-in-law), and their children, pays tribute to Marian’s life, her Chicago upbringing, commitment to family and education, and the years she spent supporting Michelle and Barack Obama in raising their children during their White House tenure. The statement also mentions Marian’s willingness to move to the White House to assist the family, highlighting her unwavering support.
Following the social media announcement, condolences flooded in from various members of the Obama family’s network, including Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger, and Vanessa Williams, who shared touching messages on the post. Our deepest sympathies are with the Obama and Robinson families and their friends during this challenging period.
