Wife of former US president, Michelle Obama in deep sorrow

The wife of former United States, Michelle Obama was on Friday thrown into mourning after the losing her mother, Marian Robinson.

TheNewsguru.com (TNG) reports that Robinson died at the age of 86.

Speaking, Michelle Obama in a heartfelt message shared on the microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter expressed that her mother had always been a constant source of support for their entire family.

The family in a statement, acknowledged late Mrs Robinson’s wisdom, adding it was acquired through years of experience and a deep understanding that even the harshest challenges in life could be overcome with grace.

Born Marian Lois Shields, grew up in the South Side of Chicago, after which went on to pursue a career in teaching before working as a secretary.

In 1960, she married Fraiser Robinson, and together they had two children, Craig in 1962 and Michelle in 1964.

During an interview on “Good Morning America” with Robin Roberts in 2022, Michelle Obama and Robinson spoke about their unbreakable bond and the strength they derived from each other.

According to the family, Robinson was incredibly supportive of her daughter’s decision to marry a man who ventured into politics despite its challenges.

“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.