Khloé Kardashian posted an Instagram tribute Sunday following the death of her grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, who died at age 91 [1].

The public tribute highlights the family's enduring connection to their late patriarch and the role of matriarchal bonds in the Kardashian family's private mourning process.

Shannon died last week, prompting Kardashian to share a specific promise her grandmother made before her death [1], [2]. Shannon told Khloé that once she reached heaven, she would tell Khloé’s late father, Robert Kardashian, how much she loved him [1], [2], [3].

In her social media post, Kardashian addressed her grandmother directly. "I know you kept your promise telling my daddy [Robert Kardashian] just how deeply we love him and how much we miss him," Kardashian said [1]. She added, "Your love will forever be woven into who we are" [1].

Robert Kardashian died in 2003 at age 59 after a battle with esophageal cancer [4]. The tribute also included a message from Kim Kardashian, who asked Shannon to "give my dad a hug for me" [1].

Kardashian described the relationship with her grandmother as one of her greatest blessings [3]. The family has frequently featured Shannon in their media appearances over the years, portraying her as a central figure in their domestic life.

“"I know you kept your promise telling my daddy [Robert Kardashian] just how deeply we love him."”

The public nature of this tribute underscores how the Kardashian family utilizes social media to manage their public image during periods of grief. By linking the death of Mary Jo Shannon to the memory of Robert Kardashian, the family reinforces a narrative of multi-generational loyalty and emotional continuity, bridging the gap between their current celebrity status and their private family origins.