Michelle Obama Parents

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fraser Robinson III (1935–1991), [2] a city water plant employee and Democratic precinct captain, and Marian Shields Robinson (1937–2024), a secretary at Spiegel's catalog store. [3] . Her mother was a full-time homemaker until Michelle entered high school. [4] Family Tree Chart. Parents: Fraser Robinson III (1935 - 1991) - He was the father of Michelle Robinson but died before he could see her get married. He developed multiple sclerosis as a young man but pushed through and always provided for his family. He had two children, and both looked up to him. 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.

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. Michelle Obama's parents spent their whole lives living in the Chicago area, and had expected that she and her brother Craig would do the same. Her mother Marian and her father Fraser helped Obama become the woman she is today. Here's how they helped shape the nation's beloved former first lady. Michelle Obama once described her mother as "my rock and my best friend… a guiding light throughout my life." Marian Robinson shunned the spotlight and rarely gave interviews - her daughter,... Michelle Obama grew up in Chicago with her parents and an older brother named Craig Robinson. Craig is two years older than Michelle. Like his sister, he attended Princeton University and played on the school's basketball team. Michelle Obama, American first lady (2009–17), the wife of Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States. She was the first African American first lady, and during her time in that post she notably supported military families and promoted healthy eating. Learn more about her life and career.

Michelle Obama once described her mother as "my rock and my best friend… a guiding light throughout my life." Marian Robinson shunned the spotlight and rarely gave interviews - her daughter,... Michelle Obama grew up in Chicago with her parents and an older brother named Craig Robinson. Craig is two years older than Michelle. Like his sister, he attended Princeton University and played on the school's basketball team. Michelle Obama, American first lady (2009–17), the wife of Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States. She was the first African American first lady, and during her time in that post she notably supported military families and promoted healthy eating. Learn more about her life and career. Michelle Obama Mother and Father: Marian Shields Robinson and Fraser Robinson III Fourth of seven siblings, Marian Sheilds Robinson, was born on July 29, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Purnell Nathaniel Shields and Rebecca Jumper of multi-racial ancestry.