Katherine Jackson

Katherine Esther Jackson (born May 4, 1930 as Kattie B. Screws) is the matriarch of the Jackson family of musicians and singers, including Michael Jackson, La Toya and Janet Jackson. She is the widow of Joe Jackson. 
Jackson had 10 children. Several of the children became famous. In 1986 "Essence" honored her as "Mother of the Year".
In 1990, Jackson released her autobiography, "My Family". The book told about her elderly years and her relationship with her husband and their children.
On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died. Katherine was granted temporary guardianship of Michael's three children. In 2012 her guardianship was suspended for a short time. The guardianship resumed with TJ Jackson, Michael's nephew, added as a co-guardian.