Barbara Bush, The Woman Who Faced A Mother’s Deepest Tragedy And a Huge Supporter Of Family Rights Dies at 92

11Outspoken on her views on civil rights

Barbara Bush was also outspoken on her view on civil rights and gender equality. She had even sparked off a huge debate in 1990 when she addressed the all-women Wellesley College when she told graduates “Who knows, somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow in my footsteps and preside over the White House as the president's spouse and I wish him well."

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12She was born Barbara Pierce

Barbara Bush was born Barbara Pierce and the daughter of Marvin Pierce, the publisher of Mcall’s magazine. She grew up in Rye New York and met George HW Bush in 1941 when she attended a Christmas party in Connecticut. In January this year, the couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. The couple went on to have six children George and Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Dorothy and Robin who died at the age of 3 from leukaemia. 

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13The only woman whose husband and son became President

Mrs Bush has earned the distinction of being one of two women whose husband and son became the president of the USA. She is the only one to see both sworn in as president. 

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14Where Will Barbara Bush Be Buried?

Barbara Bush will lie in repose at St Martin’s Church in Houston where the public will be allowed to come and pay their respects between 12 pm and midnight on Friday, April 20. Her funeral will be held on Saturday the 21st and will only be open to invited guests. 

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15Legacy of Barbara Bush legacy

Barbara Bush is an advocator of family rights and literacy will leave behind a legacy which she believed was her best contribution to society. In her own words "No, I'm the mother of wonderful children. And the wife of the world's greatest man," She spoke these words in an interview with CBS in 2016. RIP Barbara Bush. 

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