Kris Jenner is facing an emotional milestone just days after saying goodbye to her beloved mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell.
The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch marked her mom’s first birthday since her passing with a heartfelt social media tribute, giving fans another glimpse into the family’s grief.
The touching post came only ten days after MJ died at age 91, as Kris and daughter Kim Kardashian continued honoring the woman they both credited with shaping their lives.
Rather than mourning the day in silence, Kris Jenner chose to celebrate her mother’s life by filling Instagram with photographs spanning decades of family memories.
“Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy. I love you,” she wrote alongside the touching post honoring what would have been MJ’s 92nd birthday.
The carousel opened with a radiant portrait of MJ wearing a vibrant floral jacket before moving through intimate snapshots of mother and daughter together.
Some captured the pair sharing quiet conversations, while others showed warm embraces that reflected their close relationship.
Kris also included several multi-generational family photos featuring Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and other relatives gathered around MJ, along with candid images of the beloved matriarch smiling and flashing her trademark peace sign.
Jenner’s Fans Flood Her Tribute With Heartfelt Messages
Kris Jenner’s emotional tribute quickly resonated with fans, many of whom flooded the comments section with messages of love, support and birthday wishes for the late family matriarch.
“Love you Kris. I am so sorry for your loss. We have all lived seeing MJ on our screens for years. A truly classy, wonderful woman,” one supportive fan remarked.
Another user acknowledged how painful the “firsts” after losing a loved one can be, encouraging Kris to give herself grace as she adjusts to life without her mother.
The commenter added, “I’m sure MJ is smiling from above. I believe they can only see the good things there. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with all of US.”
A third person also wrote, “Kris. You have always been a wonderful person. Prayers for her and happy birthday to her for blessing this earth.”
Kris Jenner Previously Called MJ ‘The Heart Of Our Family’
The birthday tribute echoed the emotional message Jenner shared when announcing her mother’s death earlier this month.
“There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.
The socialite went on to describe MJ as “the heart of our family,” explaining that her mother taught generations of loved ones to put family first, show kindness freely and never take time together for granted.
Those sentiments have continued to resonate throughout the Kardashian-Jenner family. A source told PEOPLE that MJ’s death has been devastating for everyone, describing her as “such an important person for all the girls” and revealing that the family has been left completely “heartbroken” by the loss.
Kim Kardashian Reflected On New Discoveries About Her Grandmother
True to the insider’s words, the heartbreaking loss has been just as difficult for Kris Jenner’s daughter, Kim, who has repeatedly spoken about the special relationship she shared with her grandmother.
The reality TV star also shared her own tribute on MJ’s birthday, revealing that spending the past week sorting through her grandmother’s belongings had introduced her to stories and memories she had never known before.
“Happy Heavenly 92nd Birthday grandma! It’s only been a week but wow the amount of things I’ve learned about you this week from going through all of your stuff with mom has been beautiful!” Kim wrote.
She admitted she thought she already knew everything about MJ before adding, “Makes me respect you and love you more if that’s even possible.”
Kim closed the message by promising to celebrate her grandmother’s life while acknowledging how deeply she missed her.
Kris Jenner’s Daughter Previously Remembered MJ As Her ‘Forever Twin’
The birthday tribute wasn’t the first emotional message Kim shared following her grandmother’s passing.
Days earlier, the SKIMS founder posted another collection of family photos on Instagram while remembering MJ as “My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin…”
She also credited her grandmother with shaping the woman she has become, writing, “You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we’ll carry with us forever!!!!!! You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman.”
According to the PEOPLE source, MJ’s death has been especially painful for Kim because of the extraordinary bond they shared over the years.
“Kim truly idolized her as a self-made woman. She talked with MJ very frequently, and she feels they had a really special bond,” the insider explained.