If someone is motherless, would that mean their mother is dead, their mother abandoned them or both? Poll - Total Votes: 5Mother is deadMother abandons childBothShow ResultsYou can only vote on one answer. My best friend keeps saying she isn't motherless. She told me her mom left us because she wanted her own life and didn't want to be a mom anymore. Her dad said she IS motherless and quit denying it. Post Comment Receive notifications Add a comment...