Khloé Kardashian is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon after her death at 91.
“My sweet MJ 🦋. Thank you for showing us that life is meant to be celebrated, that laughter is healing, and that love is the greatest legacy we can leave behind,” Kardashian, 42, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 19, sharing a montage of throwback family photos. “You lived so fully, so gracefully and so beautifully.”
She continued, “One of my greatest blessings will always be that my children knew their great-grandmother. That they experienced your hugs, your stories, your joy and the incredible light you carried so effortlessly.”
Shannon, the mother of Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner, died earlier this week. She is survived by Kris, 70, and her multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Kris is mom of Khloé, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. Kris’ late sister, Karen Houghton, was the mother of Natalie Zettel.)
“You taught us that love never leaves,” Khloé, who shares two kids of her own with ex Tristan Thompson, added in her memorial tribute. “It lives on in the family you built, the traditions we’ll continue, the stories we’ll tell, and every time we choose joy. Your love will forever be woven into who we are. Thank you for every lesson, every laugh, every embrace and every piece of your heart you gave so freely. You were truly one of one.”
The Good American designer continued, “I know Heaven welcomed you with open arms, surrounded by everyone who has been waiting to see you again.”
Khloé further speculated that her grandmother “kept [her] promise” to tell the reality TV star’s late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., “how deeply [they] love him” and “miss him.”
“I know you’re happy having your coke, tuna sandwich and graham crackers with Papa Harry while Karen dances around you,” Khloé added of her deceased grandfather and aunt. “Until we meet again, my sweet MJ! I love you.”
MJ shared Kris and Karen with husband Robert Houghton, who died in 1975. She later remarried Harry Shannon and they were together until his death in 2003.
Following MJ’s death, Khloé’s siblings and mom have all honored her memory with their own social media tributes.
“When I look at my kids and my grandkids, I will forever see pieces of you in all of us. There is not a part of me that isn’t shaped by you,” Kris wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 16. “If I have done anything right in this world, it’s because I spent my life trying to live in a way that would make you proud. Every memory, every moment, every blessing, it was all because of you, and I will forever thank God every single day for making you my mommy. My heart is broken into a million pieces… thank you for giving me the greatest childhood and oh what a beautiful blessed life. I love you forever Mommy. Thank you for giving us everything.”
