Fondly called Mummy JEBBA. I will miss you, your love and your passion for mama Yemisi. As I reminisce, I just know that you have always been there for me, your reassuring love for me and my late mum Mrs. L. I. Adelaja

I am sad at your departure. Glad that you had the best care that a wonderful mother like you should have at your old age. Mama Jebba, I take comfort in the fact that you are now with God in heaven. I know we will meet again at the feet of Jesus. Sun re o. mummy.

Signed – Mrs. Remi Keyede.

The lives of mortals fade away,

Like the stars of the morning stays;

Only for their light to be dimmed,

By the glorious sun – rays.

But then, the fact remains,

That we mortals should be missed;

Though by others succeeded,

Only to be remembered by what we’ve done.

Even when the road was dreary,

She never missed the providential way;

She toiled, labored and was fulfilled;

A labourer in the vine she was;

She sowed the seed and she reaped bountifully.

Principled and independent- minded;

No waivering, no looking back;

Yet, compassionate, caring to a fault.

What a Titan. Goodnight Omo elerin

            Halleluyah!

            Your brother, Biodun Keyede

She was always about Christ and family. Rest in peace.
The Abisoguns 

Marian Anike Adebakin, 88, of Herndon VA, died on November 7, 2013.  Marian Anike Adebakin was the daughter of Late Emmanuel and Late Janet Keyede, of Jilafin Compound, Agura Road, Abeokuta, Nigeria.  She passed to glory on November 7 after a brief illness.

She is survived by her four daughters and their husbands – Bishop Elijah & Pastor (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Bankole, Professor Akin & Dr. (Mrs.) Olarenwanju Sowunmi, Dr. Akin & Mrs. Omolara Abisogun, Mr. Olabisi & Dr. (Mrs.) Adebisi Fayombo.  She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, one great grandson, two brothers and many nieces and nephews living in America, Britain, Barbados, and Nigeria.

Marian worked as a nurse/midwife in different parts of Nigeria before she retired in 1987, bringing her love, devotion and care to children, grandchildren and relatives.  She was a devout Christian who also loved music, sewing, knitting, and gardening.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Viewing is on Friday 29, 2013 at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Service starts at 1:00pm in the same location. Burial is shortly thereafter at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. Reception starts later in Herdon from 4 - 10 pm.