Deaconess Oluyemisi Idowu Okunniyi

Grandma, the last time I saw you was on my wedding day. You're always smiling and open-minded. Thank you for an impactful life; you lived well and as you've moved on to glory; we will see on the last day.

Grandma, your memories will never die, your stories are irreplaceable, and you now rest in peace.

It’s still a shock that you’re gone Ma. I think of our talks, gists, and fellowship. I believe you’re at peaceful rest in God’s everlasting arms. We will always miss you Ma.

Grandma as you were fondly called, your sudden departure is still like a nightmare and a painful one .You lived a good Christian life. We are already missing you. Rest on Mama daada

Mama, Jesus took you home at a time none of us was prepared for your departure. God Himself had prepared you and you felt it. But because we saw you full of life and in good health, we failed to see it coming. We took your little little comments for granted. But, this our God loves you more than we your loved ones could claim to have loved you. Mama, you touched lives! When you love, you love completely, without reservations. How can I forget those things we have done together. I became your 'adopted' sister. My children refer to you as my elder sister. You watched out for me and my family. Whenever I undertake a trip by road, I looked forward to receiving your calls at regular intervals asking "nibo le de". My reaction to those calls was "Mama the Monitor". The children have been asking me who will check on them whenever I travel. This is one of the beautiful roles you played in my family. You are simply irreplaceable! You took interest in every young person you come across, especially if they are still single. You are always looking for ways and means of getting them "settled", sometimes taking up the role of a matchmaker. The unemployed youths are not left out. You link them up with people that can help them. Abiyamo ni tooto! I have watched you fret over your children and grandchildren. You practically lived for them since you became father and mother to them at an early age. I will miss your 1st day of the month phone calls loaded with prayer and blessings. When I joined the local assembly where you worshipped, you will only settle down after you have seen me in the church. If I failed to turn up within a reasonable period, you will step out of church to place a call. Your encouragement to attend church programmes is matchless. I received strength to attend programmes because you encouraged me. We became a tag team for church events. Both of us became accustomed to people asking "where is Iya Okon or where is Olori". We practically dragged each other around for events and programmes. Life will definitely not be the same again without You, and to say that I will miss you is an understatement. Mama, you are deeply loved and appreciated. Continue to sleep in the bossom of you Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

I wish things were different, I wish we had more time, I wish I could turn back the hands of time... My heart broke when I heard you were no more, it was a rude shock.... You were a strong woman and a loving mother, yu were a committed and dedicated Christian and this gives me the assurance that you are sleeping in the bosom of the Lord Jesus Christ, rest on Big Mummy, rest on.

Life can be so illogical at times. Some truth in life are hard to accept. Your departure is one of those hard truths. don’t know how to console my grieving heart at your departure. I know mourning is not the best way to say goodbye to you, but I don’t know how to control myself!You will be missed forever and always. The beautiful moments you shared with us will always speak of a great person that you were. Rest in peace Mummy (Iya Okon)You will be missed forever and always.

Mummy I just want to give total appreciation to God that I actually met you before you were taken from us. Sleep on in peace at the bosom of our God.