A Life Devoted To Family And Service

Marian Robinson, Mother of Michelle Obama, Dies at 87

A Life Devoted to Family and Service

Marian Lois Shields Robinson was born on July 29, 1937, in Chicago's South Side.

She was the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, and a fixture in the White House during Barack Obama's presidency. Robinson died on May 31, 2024, at the age of 87.

Robinson's father, Purnell Shields, had moved to Chicago from Alabama in search of a better life. Her mother, Bessie Shields, was a homemaker. Robinson grew up in a small house with seven siblings.

In 1960, Robinson married Fraser Robinson III, a pump operator. The couple had two children, Michelle and Craig.

Robinson was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was also involved in her community, volunteering her time at a local church and food bank.

In 2008, Robinson's daughter Michelle became the First Lady of the United States. Robinson moved into the White House with her daughter and son-in-law, and became a beloved figure to the public.

Robinson was known for her warm personality and her deep love for her family. She was a role model for women and girls around the world.

Robinson's death is a great loss to her family, friends, and the nation. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and public servant.