Obama’s Grandmother Passes Away

Sandra Rose November 3, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama’s grandmother has passed. I’m sure Michelle Obama feels badly for not accompanying her husband to Hawaii to say her goodbyes.

Barack Obama’s grandmother, who helped raise the Democratic presidential candidate in Hawaii, passed away Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer. Madelyn Dunham, 85, had been gravely ill for weeks, prompting Obama to interrupt his campaign for a few days last month to visit her in Honolulu, Hawaii.

“She was the cornerstone of our family and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility,” read a statement from Obama and his half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng. “Our debt to her is beyond measure.” (Source)

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GOT DAM IT!!!

ONE MORE DAY AND SHE WOULD HAVE LIVED TO SEE HIM BECOME PRESIDENT!!
coaretained

I was just going to say that… RIP grandma..
coaretained

but I think that will make his victory even better!
kitty4shigady

RIP My thought and prayers go out to his Family. She will be smiling down at you when you win tomorrow.
http://MYSPACE.COM/ERIKAMAGALY hermosa

Shes knew it was okay to let go. . . May she rest in peace, knowing that her grandson is an inspiration to everyone.
ReadTheBlog

Hermosa, I like the way you said that. She knew it was OK… That’s powerful
bloggergirlz

may she rest in peace…sandra, mind your business…
Naima

Your jabs at Obama aren’t even funny. You sound like one of those sore loser Republicans. Turn off Sean Hannity Sandra!
bloggergirlz

i get tired of the media referring to his sister as his half-sister…i don’t care if they have different daddies, that’s his damn SISTER…that’s how i was raised, f’ck the real definition, i (and a LOT of people i know), define it by “same mom”…
CaramelDrop

May the Lord Rest your soul – we will have a moment of silence for you tomorrow after Obama’s victory is announced!
PAGESINADIARY

U R RIGHT, SHE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN ON HIM. SHE LET GO CAUSE SHE WAS TIRED AND BECAUSE SHE COULD!!!

CAUSE HE GOT THIS THANG ON LOCK AND VICTORY WILL BE SO MUCH SWEETER WHEN IT COMES AROUND!!!
Sharonda

God takes away as he gives.When I heard about it on the radio, I know God has a bigger plan for him.

May her soul be in peace.One more day would been good, but when it’s time to go home, you can’t say no.
phineinphilly

SO SAD BUT SHE’S PAIN FREE AND KNOWS HER GRANDSON WILL DO HER PROUD..
Anna

I am sitting here crying like it was my granny. RIP. Yeah, she did not have to hold on. She will continue to be with him in his victory tomorrow.
Asouthernpeach

How low will u go Sandra?
kitty4shigady

@hermosa chhhhhhhuucccch she knew she could go home now. She knew her grandson was about to make it all better
ChokLitFactory

So sad for Obama…I know he would have liked his Grandma to see him make history. She must be so proud of him. I guess she’s off to a better place. Obama has endured so much death in his family!
lisa

1 more day! I pray this isn’t a bad sign. In any event, I know that Obama is at peace that he was able to see her before she passed and didn’t put it off.
http://MYSPACE.COM/ERIKAMAGALY hermosa

Thank ReadtheBlog and kitty4shigady. That’s how I felt when my grandmother passed away. I mean , I can’t even explain it. . . timing is everything.

OFF TOPIC. . .Besides this blog, I visit DLISTED.COM (my #1 favorite off all time, sorry sandra!) Michael K., who is the blogger, also put up a post about Obama grandmother passing away. I was reading the comments and guess who was there talking sh!t as always. Sandra’s beloved Charles! At least I think it’s him. He is going by the name Charles Manson and I swear on my cheeto hot chips that it’s him. He’s saying that Obama should be assinated, same thing he said here and what got him banned!!!
http://myspace.com/sfh50millionpounds mj

i bet she knew before she died what will happen on 11/4. she will be watching over him.
http://myspace.com/bwcoop Coop

@Sandi

“I’m sure Michelle Obama feels badly for not accompanying her husband to Hawaii to say her goodbyes.”

Stop being so biter.
http://myspace.com/tamarlese Peachizz

Not to worry,
I believe in the afterlife(she’ll be watching him from Heaven)
The Divine Ms. K

Why am I not surprised at the little backhand swipe about Michelle feeling bad. Boy, I tell ya, I’m starting to not be surprised about the level of hating and just meaness/snideness coming from you Sandra.
Vegas Dice

Awwwww.. I was hoping she’d make it to see him make history.

She just sealed the deal for him..

She left at peace, knowing that tomorrow the day will shine so bright!

“JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING”… Believe it Sandra!
jamil2008

My deepest condolences go out to Senator Obama and his family.

Sandra. I understand that you may not always agree with the opinions of your mostly Democratic subscribers, but it comes a point when we, as adults, have to put all childishness aside and respect–with all sincerity–a person’s loss. You spoke in a previous post about the “class” of Senator Obama but you’ve now contradicted yourself ironically by what you DIDN’T say. Out of all the things that could have been said–“From the staff at Sandrarose.com, we offer our deepest condolences, “I am saddened to report…”, heck even the the old standard “R.I.P.”– the only thing you could muster was a tasteless remark about Michelle Obama. And you want to question his level of class? I love ya girl but sometimes you are truly ridiculous. I have to keep reminding myself that this is just “entertainment”…lol. God Bless.
indesign18

My deepest sympathy to the OBAMA/Dunham familiy! But Sandra, why do you feel the need to point out a negative, like Michelle, not going, that is between him and his wife. That’s just petty. We must all remember that we will all lose someone in our live just like Barack and those same hurtful comments just might revisit us. His mother and grandmother both succumbed to cancer during pivotal times in his life. He now only has his sister in his life, his only connection to his roots, his childhood and his family unit. That is a bitter pill to swallow. Don’t worry Barack you have a large half- family in US.
Hermosa-you are so right! Bloggergirl, and I agree about that half-sister crap, they do it because they don’t look alike being petty, pointing out the broken family unit thing. They don’t call the MCcain children half-siblings.
bklynchick

When he does win tomorrow I know it is going to be emotional for me and his family. God always knows best.
goat76

RIP Grandma Barack……..

Obama 08
istandbehindtheIam

RIP, Toot. One more day and this shiatzu is over and I’m looking forward to saying President elect, Barack Obama.

Hermosa, Charles got banned? LOL!
candycane

How sad, if only she had lasted a little longer, RIP
trina@atl

I will keep his family in my prayers.

Sandra do you have to make a smart remark about everything concerning this man. What did he ever do to make you hate on him so much? Is it because you just hate men in general or did he personally diss you like some of the celebrities that you often make nasty comments about. I enjoy our blog most of the time but this was just silly to make a comment like that.
missnee

Sandra,

I know you gotta pay bills and all, but WTF is up with the Yes on 8 Ads???
Sharonda

And if Michelle didn’t go with him so what?Makes me wonder, should my dad been there with my mother when her brother died.Really, some things you need for yourself.Family is a backbone.He probably told her, to stay behind.We don’t know.

Til then, whoever lost their love one today I pray for them too.

lol@charles on dlisted, hermosa he be back!
whatdoesitmatter

It is no longer entertainment when it becomes disrepectful. Whether you write things for reaction purposes from people on your blog or you’re just that simple, your remark was out of line.
teecee

wow…. im speechless…. the dig at Michelle obama was at the deep end of the pool…. that was his big mama and she was 86 yrs old and fighting cancer, i dont know what state she was in, but im sure she went with a smile on her face.
Avanti

Wow. She survived long enough to see him surpass a level that no one expected any black man to transcend.

I’m sure she’s upstairs working OT right now making sure he’s taken care of tomorrow!

R.I.P. Grandma “Obama” (even though that isn’t her last name)
kwallace577

I’m sure Michelle Obama feels badly for not accompanying her husband to Hawaii to say her goodbyes.
kwallace577

poor future prez! grannies are special people. his granny raised him. rip mrs. dunham.

smh @sandra about that quote i pulled direct from the post…could that have part just been left out? i mean really.
babysoft15

Sandra,

I understand you don’t like Obama and you’re entitled to that, but honestly is it necessary for you to be negative in a time like this…his grandmother has passed. Is it really that hard for you to dig your way out of McCain’s ass to say something sincere and considerate about someone who has just lost a loved one. I guess Jay-Z was right…you can pay for school, but you CAN’T BUY CLASS!!

OBAMA 08
ReadTheBlog

We don’t know if Malia, Sasha and Michelle wen’t to Hawaii at a later date… Sandra, you’re rude. I hope someone inquires about your momma’s whereabouts when you die…

Stop being such a b!tch!
ladilovely

sandra no harsh words?
licia

sandra i can respect the fact that dislike you obama for whatever reason and i normally don’t say anything because it’s your opinion and u have a right to your opinions, but this is not the time for snide a** remarks .was it even necessary?

anyway , my heart goes out to obama and his family .
terika83

This is truly sad…one day before seeing her grandson possibly make history. R.I.P….
Jadavies

Sandra darling…You are being just plain ole rude. You don’t know what was on Michelle’s mind. You are always casting judgment on stuff you don’t know about. Making up stuff. Yeah you are entertaining but Jesus I don’t care if you don’t like Obama or not…not that it matters since you can’t vote anyway you darn sure wouldn’t like it if someone was attacking your girlfriend or lover after they have just lost a loved one. I love your site and all but you gotta get it together boo! Let the Lord live in your heart and give you peace for your frustration or whatever the issue is. God bless ya!
Jadavies

Oh and…..May God grant the Obama’s peace during this time, having assurance that her soul is with the Lord.
jemalangel

Michelle and the girls actually went to see “toot” thats here nickname weeks prior to Barack going. They knew her health was failing but it wasnt major news when she and the girls went for their visit. May she rest in peace and send her blessings to her grandson for a campaign that was well organize from the ground up…oh yeah…did i forget to mention that he was a “Community Organizer”…He has done very well with this campaign and getting people out to vote, sending text msg, the easy pay donations, very structured…We need this type of attention to detail person in office.
http://myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme

stunned at the backhanded swipe..that’s low even for you Sandra..damn..anywho it’s very hard to lose a loved one, however although Obama is saddened i know he is aware of how proud she was of him..she died knowing whatever the outcome of tomorrow her babyboy made it and that’s all that matters…
Kymystry

God be with the Family thru this sad sad but exciting time.
ANGIE1975

That comment about Michelle is the lowest thing I have read here. I really do’nt know why I keep coming back.
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

R.I.P. Mama Dunham. Thank you for contributing to the greatness of the first black President. I selfishly wanted you to stay through today, but I know that you are watching him cross the finish line free of pain and that is a blessing.

Thank you again my sister.
aduvalprincess

I pray that their family finds strength through this time. Losing someone close to you is a very hard thing. Sandra, I believe Barack wanted Michelle to stay behind and lead the fight for him. That’s what a real marriage is, even though she wasn’t physically there, I know she had his back. He stopped campaigning that week, and she picked up where he left off. I thank God I am able to see Barrack win the election today. Rip Madelyn Dunham.
OBAMA 08
kwallace577

gm yall. srose family. happy election day.
IamdaQueen

R.I.P. to the woman who raised the next U.S. President. You did a great job Mrs. Dunham.

Sandra it’s sad that you couldn’t even report this story without throwing stones… SMH at your foolishness
http://myspace.com/diva_mama2 DivaMama

Good Morning Fam…

I can’t believe that you would say that. Let the woman pass without you makind slick remarks. There are enough of those going around about the family already.

May she rest in peace and I’m so nervous about today’s outcome!

OBAMA/BIDEN ’08
http://myspace.com/diva_mama2 DivaMama

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Island Princess

RIP!!
BLACKBARBIE404

GOOD MORNING FAM…

R.I.P….MAY GOD BE WITH HER & THE FAMILY
http://myspace.com/iyonah iyonah

Good Morning fam … May she rest in peace…
@ hermosa great comment ..

@ jmail – there isn’t a non contradictory day on SR.com …. sad but true

She is CHIEF HATER on here … all day everyday on any person that doesn’t fit the prorotype she loves to PRAISE.

Obama’s Grandmother Passes Away

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