Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies

Cable News Network ^ | 8:24 PM EDT, Fri May 31, 2024 | Kevin Liptak and Kaanita Iyer

[Olog-hai]

Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died, according to a statement from the Obama and Robinson families. She was 86. […]

Robinson lived with the Obamas during their time at the White House and was often spotted at events with the first family, including handing out goodie bags to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. […]

A native of Chicago — where she returned after the Obamas left the White House — Robinson was married to Fraser Robinson, and the pair had two children, Michelle and Craig. Fraser Robinson died in 1991 after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. …

[Georgia Girl 2]

They had two sons, Craig and Big Mike. 😆

[Olog-hai]

Don’t forget the name of the latter’s autobiography, “Becoming” . . .

[Lizavetta]

I'm with you. My son's death was about 16 years ago - I don't remember when. The trauma of it all wiped out much of my memory. One is never over it, you just learn to endure the sorrow that overlays everything from that point on.

I hope you have found a way to make it.