Twitter mourns former first lady Barbara Bush
Former first lady Barbara Bush, respected by people on both sides of the political spectrum, is dead at 92.
Bush was the wife and mother of former presidents, a position that she carried with grace and elegance. She was also a tireless advocate for literacy and her foundation supported several family literacy projects in Georgia.
Twitter was filled with condolences and tributes to Bush, who had been in poor health for a while.Recently, her family said, she decided to forgo medical treatment and focus, instead, on comfort care.
She died at her Texas home.
We’re thinking of and praying for the Bush family. May the family be comforted by sweet memories and encouraged by the love that former First Lady #BarbaraBush deposited. pic.twitter.com/JsDjAXdJIi
— The King Center (@TheKingCenter) April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman. She had grit & grace, brains & beauty. She was fierce & feisty in support of her family & friends, her country & her causes. She showed us what an honest, vibrant, full life looks like. Hillary and I mourn her passing and bless her memory.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) April 17, 2018
Rest In Peace Mrs. Barbara Bush.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 17, 2018
You were a beautiful light in this world and I am forever thankful for your friendship. pic.twitter.com/yuZvQ7o8aH
Barbara Bush lived an incredible life. I’m sending my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 18, 2018
Heaven gained an angel tonight. Rest In Peace Barbara Bush 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ne6cjtGdJG
— Michael Strollo (@mcstrollo) April 17, 2018
I had the honor of meeting Barbara Bush twice. She was always a gracious, funny class act.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) April 18, 2018
I loved #BarbaraBush along with Nancy Reagan...these 2 woman were great First Ladies..and great Americans 🇺🇸 #RIPBarbaraBush I know I will #rememberher for her great #Wisdom and her wonderful family‼️ The Enforcer‼️👊 😘😘 https://t.co/FEmeblY83i
— Donna McGuinness 🦋❄️👩🎨 (@donnasfineart) April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush. You were special. ❤️😢❤️
— Susan Hudlow (@please_beat_Fla) April 17, 2018
Farewell to one of our beloved First Ladies. I have always admired her strength and grace. She will be greatly missed. https://t.co/DbiBN3fvmA
— Carolyn Bourdeaux (@Carolyn4GA7) April 18, 2018
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