Marian Robinson
Marian Robinson | |
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Robinson in 2022 | |
| Born | Marian Lois Shields July 30, 1937 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2024 (aged 86) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lincoln Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois, U.S. |
| Known for | Mother of Michelle Obama |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Craig Robinson Michelle Obama |
| Relatives | Barack Obama (son-in-law) |
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 44th president of the United States. She worked as a secretary and executive assistant before and after raising her children with her husband, Fraser Robinson, in Chicago. In retirement, she moved to the White House during her son-in-law's presidency, where she helped raise her grandchildren.