Marian Robinson

Marian Robinson
Robinson in 2022
Born
Marian Lois Shields

(1937-07-30)July 30, 1937
DiedMay 31, 2024(2024-05-31) (aged 86)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting placeLincoln Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois, U.S.
Known forMother of Michelle Obama
Spouse
(m. 1960; died 1991)
ChildrenCraig Robinson
Michelle Obama
RelativesBarack 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.