Kourtney Kardashian shared a touching Instagram post as a tribute to her grandmother, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon. Celebrating her 92nd birthday posthumously, the reality TV mogul honored the matriarch 10 days after her death. The 47-year-old recalled her memories and the values her grandmother instilled in her.
Kourtney Kardashian writes a heartfelt note
Kourtney Kardashian wrote the note for her grandmother, sharing how MJ influenced her and her special childhood. “My grandma MJ (with the red heart). There aren’t even the right words I could ever use to tell anyone about her and me… or to truly describe and capture her because it’s such a special feeling ingrained in who I am, from my entire childhood and life,” she wrote in the caption. “It’s Halloween, it’s Christmas, it’s the ocean, it’s tea and gingerbread cookies, and just the warmest feeling in the world. I’m so grateful to have had her for 47 years to look up to, for the way she loved me, and for being a safe place. I’ll miss hearing all the stories of her fabulous life. Happy Birthday, MJ, May our birthdays continue in heaven, MJ.” 92nd birthday, with photos spanning decades of cherished family time.
Kim Kardashian joined the tribute posts
Sharing pictures from MJ’s previous birthday parties, Kim wrote: “Happy 92nd Heavenly Birthday Grandma! It’s only been a week, but wow, how much I’ve learned about you this week going through all your mommy stuff has been beautiful!”“I thought I knew everything! It makes me respect you and love you more if that’s possible. Today we celebrate you! “I miss you like crazy, and I love you so much, my sweet grandma MJ,” she concluded. The pictures include Kim, MJ and her children with rapper Kanye West. Mary Jo ‘MJ’ passed away earlier this month and Kris Jenner shared the news on social media. Many loved ones and fans offered their condolences in the comments section.