Barbara Bush Dies: 6 Reactions From Franklin Graham, Joel Osteen, America's Former Presidents

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, April 18, 2018

1. Bush Family

Former United States President George W. Bush speaks at a program to launch his new book titled '41: A Portrait of My Father' at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, Texas, November 11, 2014. — Former United States President George W. Bush speaks at a program to launch his new book titled "41: A Portrait of My Father" at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, Texas, November 11, 2014. | (Photo: Reuters/Mike Stone)

George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. President and son of Barbara Bush, issued a statement on his website reflecting on some of his mother's greatest virtues.

"My dear mother has passed on at age 92. Laura, Barbara, Jenna, and I are sad, but our souls are settled because we know hers was. Barbara Bush was a fabulous First Lady and a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love, and literacy to millions," he wrote.

"To us, she was so much more. Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end. I'm a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother. Our family will miss her dearly, and we thank you all for your prayers and good wishes."

Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida and second son of Barbara Bush, added on Facebook:

"Columba and I join every member of the Bush family in offering our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support for my Mom in recent days, and throughout her remarkable life. I'm exceptionally privileged to be the son of George Bush and the exceptionally gracious, gregarious, fun, funny, loving, tough, smart, graceful woman who was the force of nature known as Barbara Bush."

He wrote: "Thank you for your prayers, and we look forward to celebrating and honoring her life and contributions to our family and great nation in the coming days."