Marian Robinson, the cherished mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama and a steadfast presence throughout the Obama family’s public life, has passed away at age 86. The family announced her peaceful passing early Friday, surrounded by loved ones.President Obama cried in public today. That’s a good thing. – The Washington Post
Born in 1937 in Chicago’s South Side, Marian Lois Shields Robinson was one of seven children and deeply rooted in values of family and community. She married Fraser C. Robinson III, a World War II veteran, and raised two children: Michelle and Craig. She was instrumental in shaping their character through her quiet strength, deep integrity, and unwavering belief in education and hard work.
