Shmi Skywalker

Shmi Skywalker was the mother of Anakin Skywalker, grandmother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, and great-grandmother of Ben Solo. A brave and resilient woman who survived life as a slave to become a Tatooine moisture farmer. Shmi surrendered her son to the Jedi Order, putting him on a path to become one of the greatest Jedi. Her death at the hands of Tusken Raiders became a critical step on Anakin's journey to the dark side.

History
Shmi Skywalker was a slave on the Outer Rim world of Tatooine during the waning years of the Galactic Republic. Through unknown means, she conceived a miracle child strong with the Force who she named Anakin. During his early years, Shmi and her son were the property of the female crime lord Gardulla the Hutt only to be lost in a bet to the junk dealer Watto. Shmi provided a good home for her son and was determined that he would have a better future. She was aware that Anakin had special powers that he could see things before they happened.