Which one do you prefer?

#2 without a doubt.

She fit the upper class black family better than the ghetto arse #1.

#1 was an entirely better character. She was the strong, no nonsense mother and wife figure and she defined that role.

#2 was a goofy, whiny bitch and had no presence.

Why was there ever a change?

#1 although #2 looks like she could be Hillary's mother. the others not so much.