Abi like everyone has said its too soon but God knows best. The last time I spoke with you we still talked about the holiday we promise to do together, it was about this time last year and I didn't know what you were going through. Just like you, you didn't give much away but kept smiling, you very strong, very grateful always keeping the faith. You very special. Thank you for the cloths you donated to charity through me, it blessed a lot of people. Also thank you for the Child Godfrey you sponsored in Ghana, you really blessed that child and he will always remember your help. Your life has touched many and your legacy will live on. I thank God for knowing you Abi and yes you will be greatly missed RIP.

Dear Bimbo, I hadn't seen you in years, so when I saw your picture posted on FB, I first smiled remembering your lovely, gentle self. Until I read it and was thoroughly shocked. I couldn't believe what I was reading, I guess I didn't want to believe it. Ha, way too soon Sis! But God knows best. Rest in peace darling, till we meet again. Adieu.

"Aunty Abi, Sweet is the memory of the Just. You will be missed dearly. We love you but God loves you more."

With best wishes/prayers for the family. I only worked with Abi a short time but found her to be a nice person. May she be in peace in Christ.

Bimbo, we shall miss you greatly. It is our wish that the Lord will accept you into His bosom. Rest in peace we love you but God love you more dearly.
Very Rev. & Mrs Solomon Olusola Akanbi
Dean Cathedral Church of St. Philip,
Ayetoro, Ile Ife
Nigeria

My dear Abimbola, I am yet to come to terms with the fact that you are no longer with us. But I take comfort in the knowledge that you are in a better place. I can still see your smile and hear the reassurance in your voice that all is well............ ! I pray that God will comfort your family and all those you have left behind. Till we meet again, rest well my lovely sister and friend.

I'm sad. although I never met you, but the stories I got about your life made me realize that we lost a gem.
Good Night, Abimbola.

My dearest cousin you were the most gracious, loving, loyal and God fearing woman I ever knew. Your faith and belief gave strength and peace to others. I don't know why you had to leave early but I know if we all have half your faith, we will stand together with you again singing joyful tunes. Love you. Goodnight till we see again

"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
(Phil 1:21)

It is with heavy hearts that we write this farewell to you on behalf of our ward, Godfred whose education you were dutifully supporting until your untimely dimise. We prayed for you and trusted the Lord for your total recovery, but God knows best.

You did your best for humaity. Your good works will follow you. Godfred says thank you.

Fare thee well rest in the bosom of the Lord.

My sincere condolences to the whole family. I shared your testimony with many last year. We were just getting to know you in Grace outreach church. Rest in His precious arms Sis Bimbo. We will meet again.

In the short time we knew you at Grace Outreach Church, we knew you to be a beautiful young lady , who never gave up the fight of faith but kept so positive till the end. You are now resting peacefully. The Lord bless , comfort and keep the family strong and encouraged at this time as we remember a true faithful child of God. I thank God for your sis Dr Tola Babalola bringing you to our Oct convention last year where you showed off your God with such a powerful testimony which we will never forget. Love , peace and grace to the family and all friends.

You came, you saw, you won over hearts and minds of all who knew you. I feel privileged to have shared with you in fun, fellowship and laughter. You were a true gem: your smile, your gentleness, your great wisdom.

You've left far too soon!

Trying to find words to express how one feels at this time is HARD.

Rest in peace Abi

Bimbo, what a shock. God decided to call you home. Who are we to question? We know you're in a better place. Continue to rest in the Lord till we meet to part no more. Meeting and serving with you in Green Pastures Christian Fellowship in the early 90s, you were always smiling, never complaining. Though we did not see for years, but caught up on Facebook. Pleasant memories do linger. I pray the Lord's comfort for family and friends. To live in the hearts of those you love, is not to die. No more pain. Sun re o Abimbola.

Even after life is gone
In our hearts your love lingers on
Even after you have left our sight
In our thoughts 
your light shines bright
Even after you are gone
In our memories 
you forever live on. Suń ré o Abimbola

Dearest Bimbo, I still can't believe what I'm reading, you are such a kind, beautiful, generous, loving person. You never utter a bad word about anyone, I always feel lifted and encouraged anytime we chat. You have a warm and giving personality, a true witness of Christ. RIP at the bosom of our saviour!

A Meek, Loving, Kind, Gracious, Peaceful and Wonderful personality.
Abi, we will miss you so very dearly but our hearts are secured knowing that you are safely in the bosom of Christ. Till we meet to part no more....Adeiux

Your smile, Abi! It's hard to see you go but we submit to the Father's will. May your gentle soul continue to Rest In Peace.

Auntie Bimbo, My wife and I are still in deep denial that you are no more with us. Firstly, I want to thank you for the love and kindness that you showed to me and my family. I remembered exactly 10 years ago, I invited you to my wedding in Houston, Texas and asked you to stand-in for my mom (your aunt) who could not attend from Nigeria. You kindly obliged and everyone that had contact with you at the wedding including my in-laws and friends still remember you with your British accent; charming, respectful, courteous, friendly, and soft-spoken. Above all, they remembered your smile! Yes, though you have gone so soon, yet the memory and time we spent with you especially when you came to visit in December 2013, still lingers on. Our two daughters both of whom always refer to you as "mummy" will surely miss you. May God give us strength to share this news with them.
I am still saddened that we will not get to see you again, (you did say that you would try and come and see us this year). And how I wish I did not miss the last FaceTime call you made to us in January. However, I am confident that we shall meet at the feet of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rest in peace in the Bosom of your Lord and savior. We will miss you dearly.
Adieu Auntie Bimbo, Good night.
Seyi, Femi Akanbi and your girls !!!

Dear Abi, like everyone else I was shocked when I learnt of your passing. I hoped n prayed that it was your birthday or you were getting married that's why your picture was posted on Facebook but alas, it was not to be. I can still remember you vividly at GH laughing and smiling even though it's been a while since we've seen each other.
If the sickness is what I think it was I'm glad you're free of it now......even though it hurts

Bimbo, it was a real shock to learn so suddenly that you had gone to be with the Lord last week. But I take comfort in the fact that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You are safe in His arms now. From EDM days up till the very last time I saw you, its been a pleasure knowing you. Your last text is thoughtful and full of grace - and that's how I will remember you - so full of grace. Now rest dearly beloved, we will definitely meet again. Good night Abi.

I thank God for Abimbola's life, which was a testimony of gentleness, selflessness and peace. Whilst we do not mourn as those without hope in Christ, I hurt because of the loss that I feel this side of eternity.
I am comforted in the knowledge that Abimbola found life in Christ before death, hence death serves as a door unto glory for Abimbola.

I pray that the God of all comfort will comfort the Babalola family and soothe their pains and ours too at such a time as this.
Abimbola, Rest in the fullness of His peace.

Bimbo dear,
It is with a heavy heart and with tears in my eyes that I am writing this tribute to my lovely and supportive friend. We met in Ife and carried on our friendship in the UK. We somewhat kept in touch. You were there at my Sister's wedding and at mine. You were there at my 40th and even 3 years ago at my Dad's passing.
When I got an email from Layi saying that we should pray for Abimbola, I was at a friend's place and was praying silently that it was not Bimbo Babalola. I had a 45 minute drive home from my friend's and was praying and hoping all the way that it was not you that the email was referring to.
On reading the email properly, I realised it was you and joined in the prayers but alas !!!
My consolation is that you are in a better place with our Lord. I can truly say, Death where is your sting. You have left this earthly body but you are in the arms of our love and saviour.
My dear friend, Ife prayer partner, sleep well.
Adieu dearest Bimbo.

Dearest Abi, I still can't believe that you're gone. You have left a void that can't be filled. It hurts so very badly, but we just have to take heart. Rest in perfect peace my dear friend.

Dear sister, 'twas a shock to hear that you passed on. I was looking forward to a reunion where we would talk and chat together. Sleep on in the bosom of our Lord

Bimbo I was in total shock when I got the news. You were my first friend when I moved to Sokoto being that we lived just opposite each other and it also happened that we started FGC together, went in the same car to be dropped on that day in September 1978. We met on a few occasions in London. Oh death you have been so cruel. I know you are now resting peacefully and I pray for God to grant you eternal rest. Miss you.

Hmmm.... Bimbo I am still in shock and not even come to terms with what I heard on Wednesday. Nothing could of prepared me for the news.. You came, won hearts of so many. When I first met you all I saw was your broad small. Always smiling and warm. I felt comfortable with you. You always encouraged me and prayed along with me. You were a true friend and I cherished those times. You will be greatly missed. Sleep well dear solider of Christ. You will surely be missed. Thank you for being part of my life and being there when it really mattered. Continue to rest dear beloved sister.

Sis. Bimbo, you came you saw and you conquered.Though you've gone too soon but we believe you are at the right hand of your maker. SLEEP ON dear sister SLEEP ON.

Dear Abi, despite the fact that I never knew you physically, I felt the pain of your passing. Your friend through who I got to hear about do love and value your friendship and sisterhood, I appreciate your tenacious and caring spirit. Sleep on in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour.

Dear Abi,

It is very difficult to admit that you are gone, but you are gone to a much better place. You are alive because Jesus is alive and you are resting in His bosom. You were a wonderful person and your legacy would live forever. Rest in the arms of your Saviour.

My condolences to all her family and friends. The Lord comfort and bless you all.

Aunty Bimbo the news of your death was shocking but who are we to question God.

May the Lord grant you eternal rest.

RIP!

Abimbola Babalola, atunbi ninu Jesu Kristi. Oti kekere mo oju Oluwa; O wa dagba si inu Imole.
Thank God you knew the Lord; you served the Lord and you fought a good race and won. Rest In Peace.
To biological, spiritual family and friends: may the good Lord console and comfort us all. May the Lord strengthen our faith in Him to the end.

Sis Abi, was shocked to hear your passing. Even though we met briefly for few hours in ilesha the memory of our conversation will forever remain with me. You didn't know me yet you opened up to me and spoke to me like a sister whom you've known all your life. I know we will meet again at the feet of Jesus. May your soul rest in peace.

Bimbola, When I heard of your passing, I was shocked and sad that I did not get to say goodbye or that I will never see you or hear your lovely voice. You had a good heart, always happy to hear from me. It hurts that I won't see you on earth again even though I know I will see your soul again in heaven. You left too soon. I pray that God continue to comfort your sisters, Tola, Bola, Tunde and Remi with your lovely, wonderful memories.

Dear Bimbo we were so saddened and heart broken to hear of your homegoing. We know you fought valiantly but you are now in a place of bliss and eternal rest in the bosom of the Master. You will be sorely missed. I know right now you are in a place of bliss jumping up and down the streets of gold with such immortal joy.  We take comfort in the fact that one of these days we will meet again at the feet of our Lord Jesus to part no more. Rest now you have run your race. You were such a sweet and loving Christian who reflected the character of your Lord Jesus. Shine sister heaven is rejoicing over your home coming.

Bimbo, you were such a lovely person, such a memorable time in Welfare committee of CLF in Ife. It's painful to see you go. But we know you are in a better place.

Good night, dear sister.

Bimbo, you were such a lovely person, such a memorable time in Welfare committee of CLF in Ife. It's painful to see you go. But we know you are in a better place.

Good night, dear sister.

Abimbola, dear friend and sister, you gone too soon, you will be greatly missed and never be forgotten, your lIfe is a grear testimony that willremain forever. Continue to rest in the bosom of your creator til we meet to part no more. We love you but God love you more.
Adieu o omo baba Babalola.

Met you in Nov 2014 on my first trip to the UK and it looked like I have known you for years. You told my sister I can stay at yours and am welcome anytime and that was home for me. I can't forget how you put me through all I needed to know. You were my google map, you kept calling to check up on me even when you were at work and made sure i was ok and very comfortable, you were there to give me advices, you were my weather forecaster. I can never forget the surprise birthday dinner you and Remi planned and all the love shown to me. You guys made that day a memorable one for me. The last time I saw you last year Sept 2015 you told me that the next time am back in the UK you will be home and we will be there together. The last time we had a chat on whatsapp you told me you are getting better.. I can't still believe you are gone Sister Abi. You were strong even in the mist of everything God knows best. May your soul continue to rest in peace. You will be deeply missed by me.

I got the sad news Yesterday Bims and wonder how a sweet gentle soul like you will depart so soon. we went to OAU in Ife together ...our years in CLF and Glory Bible Church UK were filled with wonderful memories
A kind heared. .very giving....so so honest.One consolation though is that you are now in Heaven....we will see again some day .Rest in peace my sister.

I remember back then in university you were always so approachable and made everyone very comfortable around you. Your demeanor was always warm, calm and kind - no drama at all. These past 21yrs here in the UK you have always been so supportive. Thank you for being such a special person and a good friend and sister. It's nice to know we shall jam again at His feet. :)

Abi, we will miss you greatly, especially your lovely smile. Thanks for your friendship these past 10 years, and in particular your words of encouragement and prayers before KD's birth. You will be missed, but you are no longer in pain,and in the arms of The Father who loves you more than , any of us ever could.
Rest in Peace, dear.

Bimbo,such a rude shock to find out from FB that you had left this world to be with the Lord. To think that it was in 1989 in Great Ife that I saw you last physically. I missed your gentle smiles and peaceful disposition. May God comfort you family,amen. Rest on in the bossom of Jesus. Goodnight.

Gone too soon. Rest in perfect peace. The Lord knows best.

Sis Abi, words can't express how we feel right now. But we trust GOD that he has taken you to a better place where angels have rejoiced at your arrival. Your place in our hearts will continually be filled with the wonderful memories. It's hurts, really hurts. We miss you soo much, the way you openly shared GOD's love with others. You were truly an Amazing Sister and Mentor. Love always

Dear Sis Bimbola, your departure from us is truly unimaginable! My memory of you was that of strength, beauty and purpose. Your magnetic smile could light up a room. I pray that your beautiful spirit will live on through your loved ones, and rest in the knowledge that you are at peace in the bosom of the Lord. We will miss you and you will forever live in our hearts. Adieu Sis.

God indeed knows best,and he wld take the righteous before d evil days, His ways are not ours,we believe in his ressurection and know and believe you are resting in his bossom till the resurrection day,Sis Abby you fought a good fight,u fulfilled ur destiny,no more pains,we love u but God loves you more.

God indeed knows best,and he wld take the righteous before d evil days, His ways are not ours,we believe in his ressurection and know and believe you are resting in his bossom till the resurrection day,Sis Abby you fought a good fight,u fulfilled ur destiny,no more pains,we love u but God loves you more.

Sister Abi, i still remember how sweet and welcoming you were when I met you years ago, and you never changed. I thank God for blessing us with a great person like you. You are gone too soon and a great loss to us, but we know heaven is definitely happy to have you. Thank you for your support and care to me particularly in the last year, despite everything you reached out and was a blessing. You are missed and I pray that God grants your family strength and comfort during this period. Rest..Sis. Till we meet to part no more. Love

Sis Abi, when I think of you, it's your smile that I see always. Whenever I have seen you, you were always smiling just like in the photos we see here. I thank God for your life, now you have entered a better place.
Much love xx