Marian Robinson, former President Barack Obama's mother-in-law, passed away on Friday at the age of 86, according to the family.
Barack and Michelle Obama announced Robinson's passing in a statement. Marian Robinson , mother of Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama 's mother-in-law, passed away on Friday at the age of 86, according to the family. Marian Robinson , former President Barack Obama 's mother-in-law, died on Friday at the age of 86, according to the family.
"Her wisdom came off as almost innate, as something she was born with, but in reality it was hard-earned, fashioned by her deep understanding that the world's roughest edges could always be sanded down with a little grace," the family said in a statement. "At every step, as our families went down paths none of us could have predicted, she remained our refuge from the storm, keeping our feet on solid ground. On Election Night in 2008, when the news broke that Barack would soon shoulder the weight of the world, she was there, holding his hand," the family said.
Robinson returned to Chicago after Obama's second term ended and remained active in the family's life.Robinson's love and legacy extended well beyond her family. "I hear her laughter, and I hear whenever I need to hear that mother advice, that motherly advice, I hear Marian," Nikki Gore said.
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