Dear Aunty,
I said I will not cry again due to your loss, but I must say that it has been difficult. Your plan was to stop in Atlanta for about a week so we can talk about everything that is going on. Instead, I heard about your passing 3 days after our long conversation. Aunty, I strongly believe you are with our Father in heaven and that has been my consolation. You will be missed Aunty.

Adebanke today your body was finally put to its resting place, your spirit back with the Lord, our Heavenly Father. The light and legacy you left with us will live forever.

Our last conversation and prayers were towards the well-being and perfect God ordained life partners for our children. I will continue to stand in faith that the prayers are answered and settled in His word.

You were very good to me Adebanke, and you allowed God to use you in many ways in the family and community where you were planted. I never knew it could be this soon for you to leave us, but we are holding on strong in the Lord and His word. We continue in the blessing of having and knowing you, till we meet again at the feet of Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Olakunle & Adebukola Sonuga

May your gently soul rest in Peace.

My dearest Aunty Banke, words cannot describe the pain I feel in my heart. This is all soo hard to take in. I just keep wishing you were still here. I will forever cherish the moments we shared together deep in my heart. I find consolation that you are in a better place resting in the cradle of the Lord. You were an incredible wife, mother and aunt who will dearly be missed. Your memory will live on in my heart forever. Rest in Perfect Peace.

To our wonderful, charming and loving Aunty". You were like a mother to everyone. Thank you for the love you showed us. I was stunned to learn about your death. I still cannot believe you died so unexpectedly. You went too soon but God knows best. However, as they say, the one who is adored the most by God is the one who achieves eternal life. We will miss you and cherish all the happy memories we had with you. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. We extend our most sincere condolences to Uncle Kenny, Tunde,Yosola, Supo and Bidola. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. Our hearts goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Aunty Banke will remain in our hearts forever. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Rest in peace Aunty Banke.

It was a rude shock when i received the news of you demise ;the couple of times i met with you ,you radiated with God's love ,you were always optimistic about life,always had a word of prayer to say ,my consolation is you are in a better place where there is no pain or worry.Rest on ma till we meet at the master's feet.

I love u so much mum.Thanks for being there for me and raising me from birth.It hurts to see you go but i know you are in a better place.I will never forget the kindness you have shown to me all my life,you will remain forever in my heart and memories..Even if your not here, i will still strive to make you proud and try not to let you down.From your son, b-boy.

Kofo and Fikayo Olu-Ayeni

Aunty I miss you. When I heard you were no longer with us, I was devastated. You were like a Mom to me. Growing up, whatever you did for Supo, you also did for me. You loved and cared for Wale, Tinu and I. Though it hurts to see u gone I know you are in a better place. I look back to the wedding and all that you did. You were too much Aunty. I miss and love you so much.

She was a woman with love to spare, always able to light up the dreariest of airs with her upbeat attitude. Her positive disposition continues to be an inspiration, influencing many lives. We find our consolation as we wait for that great day, when before the Lord we shall together be; never to be apart again, always in fellowship sweet; free from all parting pains, together for always and eternity.

Love always!

Kofo and Fikayo Olu-Ayeni

It's still challenging to come to terms with your passing Auntie mi. You played an enormous role in the man I am today. When people said "you can't" you always said "how can I" you always figured out a way when others said it was impossible. Your tenacity and perseverance was unmatched. Your positive energy lit up rooms globally and your smile was contagious. You thought me the importance of putting others interest first and for this, favour followed you. I'm so Blessed to have grown up under your love and care. You will forever be missed, loved and remembered. Love you so much!!!

Goodbye Auntie, you will truly be missed, I am so grateful I was able to chat briefly with you before your passing. You were always cheerful and had an energy that lifted others around you. The love you had for the family was eminent and appreciated. From Timbamba, rest in peace Auntie.

The news of the untimely death of our loving wife, mother, and sister came as a shock and with great sadness to us. No one expected her to go so soon. We can talk endlessly about how amazing she was.

Where can we start from?
We had the privilege of knowing her well, when we lived together at the family house. She was a loving mother who took the interest of her children at heart and brought other children that needs helping hand to the family.

She was strong, vibrant, charismatic, optimistic and highly intelligent individual, who gets involved in most family activities all over the world. We remembered the role she played in the planning of our daughter’s wedding in Canada. She had the honour to introduce the entire Johnson family at the occasion.

Mama Tunde loved The Lord, a giver who travelled around the world to offer help and assistance to families and friends. It’s so sad that we have lost another good soul again. Though you are gone, your legacy lives on.

Mama Tunde you will be missed but we know you’re now in a better place with the Lord.

Good night Adebanke, till we meet again to part no more.

Mama,

Mama, thanks for being my mum. Thank you for raising me and trying to make me the best person I can possible be. I thank you for the sacrifices you have made for Tunde, Yosola, Bidola and me. I thank you for the sacrifices you have made for us as a family. I thank you for the persistent phone calls and the voice mails when I did not pick up. I thank you for always knowing when to console, motivate or chastise. I thank you because you always believe in me, even when I do not believe in myself. I am thankful for putting me on the right track. Mama, I thank you.
I thank you for being an example of how to strive to be a better person every day. I thank you for being an example about how to help others. I thank you for being an example of how life is about always rising up after failure. I thank you because I have watched you in action in all areas, and I want you to know that you are my inspiration.
Mama, I most thankful for the conversations I had with you about your plans and dreams for your future, the future of your family; and for your country. Well mum, I have heard your dreams.
• I may not have your leadership skills: But I would try and learn to lead
• I may not have your eloquence or speaking ability: But I am currently working on it
• I may not have your self-confidence: But I promise you I would get better day by day
• I may not have your ability rise up to any occasion: But I pray to God to reach your level
I thank you because I see your hand in the way I think, the way I talk and the way I act. I thank you because you have had a hand in shaping the way I see the world. I am really thankful because I have inherited your dreams.
I don’t like making promises; but I promise you that I would really try to cut my hair at least once every month. However, if forget to cut it, I would at least line it up.
Thanks for teaching me about everything.

It’s hard to start a goodbye letter when you never fully got to say hello… My sweet auntie forever you’ll be missed. From a young age a genuine smile and a heartfelt hug. My life and others will forever be left with what if’s, but knowing your strength and dedication to your faith I know you will be watching down on us with warmth, praying for our wellbeing as we pray for your safe passage into eternal life. From Papa you will be missed Auntie Banke

Auntie you will be dearly missed! Will never forget the impact you had on my life. All the times we shared laughs, how you used to do my hair. Your lovely personality, your laugh. The fact you always had extra luggage(lol).
I am really sad you won't get to see me graduate as planned. I will hold on to the all the conversations we had.
I just take solace in the fact that God is sovereign, though we may not understand He does.
You will be greatly missed.

Love you forever and always.

My dear Sister B. What a shock!
If I knew Thursday April 24th will be the last time I will hear you call me Aya Owa, I would have insisted you say it over and over so I can record it. And I would have stayed on the telephone longer. Anytime the thought of your passing comes to my mind there is this pain and the feeling of helplessness.
I have lost a friend, a sister and a confident. You are always available with your listening ears, your caring, support, advise and prayers. I will miss you greatly!
After much agony, I have solace in the fact that God loves you more than I do. He gave you life to bless others. This you did very well with your love and support. He feels it is time to call you home, so be it. But I will forever, cherish the life you lived and the memories we created.
You always make people around you laugh. Your last visit to Los Angeles in December was filled with laughter. I remember you rolling with laughter at our annual family gathering in Tunde's apartment when watching 'The Adebanjos'. What a great time we all had together. You will forever live in my heart. As you always say,' It is well'.
Thanks Sister B, for not just being my sister in law but my sister.

Sisi Mi. When I heard the news I was distraught, for someone I’ve known since my youth to be gone especially someone who I consider a sister was devastating. I wish I could call you once last time to discuss life and hear your laugh or your views cause they were truly appreciated and I will cherish the moments we spent together and pray for your family but I know they will be alright due to the strength of character and endless love you instilled into them. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Idowu Johnson Oshun

I'm lucky enough to be amongst those who calls you mum. You along with others made me the man I'm today. I'll forever cherish your advice, guidance and for everything you've done for me and my siblings. I'll miss our trips to the airport together and countless times you've stayed up late for me to come back from work just to watch James Bond movies together. I don't even know why I'm here writing a tribute because you're not dead to me. And as George Elliot said "Our dead are never dead to us, until we've forgotten them".

It's so hard to believe and accept that my dear sister and friend is no more with us. I will always remember your kindness to me and my family. You are truely a blessing, I pray to God to give your family the fortitude to bear this great loss. You will be missed and remembered fondly forever, continue to rest in peace my dear Adebanke

"Hello Mom" I always said anytime we saw...
Thursday night preceding Sunday night you passed you said "Tolulope mi" (you always called my name in full)..."pele my dear, kaabo" (i had just returned from work and it was quite late) "it is well" you said (the concern in your voice apparent) you complimented my dress and gave me a hug as usual. i did not know it would be the last (i should have held on more tightly and reveled in that compliment, i just trudged to bed tired).
i can't believe i am writing this... a huge lump is in my throat as i fight the tears threatening to fall anyway...sigh
my only consolation is that you are resting in the bosom of our Lord and i can't help but smile at this point- because i imagine the party going on up there- with aunt Moji and now you. We... i will definitely miss your humorous jokes and tales...you all were strong women of faith and big laughter too! thank you for leaving us with that legacy. it will live on!

i will cherish your memory forever in my heart.

sun re o maami!!!

Hi Mum, I love you and miss you a lot. I still remember the last conversation we had about me finding a wife. I want to tell you that I am working on it. I miss your smile, encouraging words, and your caring personality. You were more than a mother to me and more like a best friend. I always have you in my heart and I thank God for you being my mother. Love you always.

Dear Aunty Banke, the news is still shocking. Anytime the thought of your passing flashes through my mind, it feels like a bad dream that will soon pass. God knows best and only he knows why he allowed this happen. We have spoken to the kids and your spirit lives on strong in them. Tunde is very composed and strong and your impact and imprint on their lives howbeit short will forever be with them.

Rest on in the Lord and keep on smiling....you will be forever missed.

Olakunle & Adebukola Sonuga

Mummy wa as I fondly called you, you were a mother, a friend, and the best sister in law on this side of the world.
You were a rallying point. The burden bearer.
The voice of reason.
I will forever miss you. Your kind heart, your ever cheerful soul.
Your thoughtful deeds.
Your glowing image.
Your radiant person.
I could go on and on.
Auntie Banke, you lived on forever in my heart. I hope I will find the courage to tell your nieces that you had gone to be with The Lord one day very soon.
Thank you for being you
Thank you for your kind heart.
Thank you for standing by me, with me, and for me.
Thank you Auntie Banke mi!!!!
The space no one can fill....., no one to call me aya owa again?
Sleep on and sleep well, my beloved.

I keep calling for you hoping you so near.
I keep longing for you hoping to touch you once again
I await the ringing of the phone hoping you would call so we can continue our discussions where we stopped.
But alas, you were gone. Blown away like a candle in the wind. Your passing is like a dream I so wish I could wake up from to discover it was all a lie. I spoke to you the previous day of your demise, we had plans; you said you will come soon to the States. But alas you were gone.
You looked so immortal that I thought you will be here forever!

When death comes we weep with sorrow,
when death comes we mourn the loss of our love ones.
When death comes we grieve over the memories we shared with our loved ones.

We struggle to go on, we pray for strength in hope of tomorrow will be a better day. When death comes I ponder over why these things must be how do we accept these things we can not change In our hearts our loved ones live on; we cherish envisioning their faces as it soothes the pain of that empty space left here on earth where their bodies were once housed.

The Light of Hope
Visiting familiar places in hope of feeling the spirit of their presence lingering in the air to comfort our wounded soul.


When death comes, it's bitter, it's cold, and unwelcome, but the reality is when it comes hurt comes along with it, no words can soften the blow of a sudden plight of your un-invited coming.

When death comes without warning or notice the pain is piercing such as that of a high pitch whistle continue to rest in perfect peace Mrs Adebanke Johnson we love you but GOD loves you most. GOOD-NIGHT......

ADEBANKE!!! I carry a lump in my throat since I heard of your passing. It is still like a nightmare and that I will wake up and it will be gone. You made a mark everywhere you went as if you knew you were not going to be around for long. Thank you for those memories because we will forever hold onto them. My darling friend, you will be greatly missed but you will remain forever in my heart. To Babatunde, Adeyosola, Olasupo and Adebidola, you now have an angel watching over you from above. Even in death, her LOVE will remain with all of you forever. To Mr. Johnson, The Lord will give you the strength to bear the loss and the guidance to carryon. Ore mi owon sun re o......