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Marian Lois Robinson (née Shields; July 30, 1937 – May 31, 2024) was the mother of Michelle Obama, former first lady of the United States, and Craig Robinson, a basketball executive. She was the mother-in-law of Barack Obama, the former president of the United States.
May 31, 2024 · 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.
Jun 1, 2024 · Robinson was a mother, mentor and White House resident who supported the Obama family for eight years. She died on Friday and received tributes from her daughter, son-in-law and other family members.
May 31, 2024 · Marian Robinson shunned the spotlight and rarely gave interviews - her daughter, Michelle Obama, once described her as a "sweet, witty companion who doesn't need the limelight".
May 31, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, has died, according to a family statement shared with NBC News. Robinson was 86 years old.
May 31, 2024 · Marian Robinson shunned the spotlight and rarely gave interviews - her daughter, Michelle Obama, once described her as a "sweet, witty companion who doesn't need the limelight".
May 31, 2024 · Marian Robinson moved to the White House in 2009 to help care for her granddaughters Malia and Sasha. She was a lifelong Chicago resident, a widow and a former bank secretary who became a surrogate parent to the girls.
