"to us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there." ― Barbara Bush From Barbara Bush First Lady Added on 1/31/2026 About Barbara Bush Barbara Bush was an American public figure who served as First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993. She was the wife of President George H. W. Bush and the mother of President George W. Bush. Born: 1925-06-08 Died: 2018-04-17 View all quotes from Barbara Bush