My earliest memories of you was my Aunty who seem to always show up with goodies & provisions & telling mama 2 give us enough milk & milo whenever she made tea for us. I can clearly remember one day while our wahala was too much as kids for mama and she mistakenly put salt instead of sugar in our tea & made us all to drink it by force with cane in her hand . I was the oldest amongst the kids & a part of me prayed for you to show up to save us!.

The delight in Kunbi, Lola & little Gbenga's faces was such joy to behold whenever you show up, there was this assurance you gave them that says mommy is around & nothing else mattered. Mama's countenance, smile & energy instantly became lite & you two tend to gist late into the night. Your voice usually feels the room & everyone knows mommy Kunbi is around.

I once visited you in your shop in mushin & you were so happy to introduce me to everyone as omo aunty mi. You even made me feel so shy whilst telling the women around you stories of me as a baby. As usual na to give me plenty provisions when I was leaving.

Thank you so much for everything ma & for giving me amazing cousins who have kept your memories in our lives alive till date.

Adieu mommy Kunbi
(Emeka Obikwu).

You will for ever be remembered for all your love and care towards your children and entire family of Idowu. Your death was a great loss to the entire family but God knows the best. May the good Lord takes all your children to their greater heights in life in Jesus name. May your gentle soul continue to rest in bossom of the Almighty God for ever ma. Amen.

Exactly 20Years ago!!!
The News of your Sudden & Untimely Depature from this world came like a "STORM". It was a difficult Pill to Swallow but we took solace in God. ..
Thru it all if you look back today, I am sure of a WIDESPREAD LAUGHTER all over you for How far the children you left behind & the family have gone. Of a truth your death was not in Vain. Kunbi, Lola & Gbenga are upholding your legacy and doing you proud. The Entire Family is not left behind especially your Brother & Sisters.

☆ ADETUTU ADESINA IDOWU LIVES ON..✊

☆ I AM PROUD TO BE CONBECTED TO YOU...

❣ SLEEP ON MA!!

❣ KEEP RESTING IN THE BOSOM OF THE LORD!!!..

❣ YOU ARE FOREVER MISSED...

Dr Taiwo Alege.

May her gentle soul continue to rest in the bossom of the Almighty God and the children and family she left behind will attain good success and do great things she could not do

Penning down tributes makes me sad and at the same time makes me happy.
Sad because of the obvious reason why I need to write this tribute in the first place,
Happy because I get to write and tell of how pleasant you really were.

I wish we got to meet, at the very least I’d have witnessed and be part of the lovely stories I heard about you. You’d have been one of my ‘big mummies’ but OYEOLORUN.

LIVE ON AND REST PEACEFULLY MA.
Adieu loving one.

After reading through the lovely tributes by others to you, I am stunned. I have learned a lot about love in reading what people penned about You. What an incredible life was lived and what a remarkable legacy is left behind. You were a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, and friend! You were a blessing. It's sad that you're no more, but we can never question what God has planned.
Sometimes, it’s not meant for us to understand.
I know you are in a better place. And we will carry you in spirit.
Until we meet up once again.
Keep resting in the bossom of the Lord, Ma.

Sometimes you wish there were some memories that never fade away; they're still fresh in my mind every time I think of you. I recall you showing us love and taking us out during the holidays with my cousin when we were young. When you buy things for both me and your children, you always buy the same amount of sweets, chocolates, and other treats for both of us. We love you, and we pray that your soul rests in perfect peace.
the entire Renshaw family.

My loving dear Aunty, you will forever be missed and remembered in my heart. I can remember the good old days when i used to visit you at your shop in Mushin and you will load lots of goodies like 2-3 hampers filled up, i will be having challenges taking everything home. It is true that the kind hearted people are rare, you are one of them and you will empty your purse just to make one happy just like my kid sister. The Lord God Almighty knows best. Psalm 115:3 Who are we to question God and His works. May the good Lord God Almighty grant you eternal rest in His blossom in Jesus Christ Mighty and Matchless Name, Amen.

Written by: Oladele Idowu

Oh how time flies, it looks like few years but it's been 20 years. It was so painful when you departed but we grateful the children are doing well. Glory be to God.

You encouraged me to relocate to Lagos, your advice helped a whole lot and I will never forget the role with which God used you in my life during my annual leave, I took the advice and I have never regretted it. Thank God for your counsel

AYA OLAWALE ISHOLA ARO, sun re o, AYANFE EBI IDOWU sun re o. My special adviser - rest in the Bossom of our lord.

My dearest sister, I didn't know where to begin; I missed you and the love you showed to me during your brief life, as well as to my children, particularly my son Dolapo when he was a small child. May your soul find rest.
Your Loving Sister Iya Lekan (Mrs A. Onajole)

‘Mom, your life was a blessing and your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.’
Ayaba Olawale Idowu.
Rest on Mum....

My Aunty...
It’s quite unfortunate that I didn’t get to meet you but the fact that I was named after you makes me feel a little bit better and closer to you.
The stories I have heard, The pictures I have seen would always be engraved in my heart. Thank you for all that you were Ma. It so painful I didn’t get to meet you and experience your beautiful personality.
Keep resting Maami. Love always ❤️

My ever loving and ever caring mother-in-law.
How is it that death never allowed me to meet you in life to partake of your uncommon Personalities.

Death came and snatched you but you won because you are now among the spirit of just men made perfect dwelling with the Heavenly Father and
seated above with Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour and with your love still watching over us on earth.

You took great care of everyone around you.
You are always available to give a helping hand with love to every family member.

Like a mother hen, you gave the best motherly love to your children.
You instilled in them your attributes which I am one of the numerous beneficiaries today.

Even though you’re not here with us in the
Flesh, we still have you in our hearts and in our memories because the memory of the Righteous is in everlasting remembrance.

Thank you and Thank you and Thank you for giving me a replica of you in my wife Adekunbi.
We love you forever grand mom, as you continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord Jesus Christ.
See you my adorable Mother-in-law on the Resurrection morning.

Aunty Mi, hmm...where do I start from. Its 20 years already but still looks like yesterday. I had the privilege of see you a week before you left this world so unannounced and it was the most painful feeling as a young adult then. As usual you were your hospitable self always worrying  about what one would eat and drink. I remember as a child even as a teenager the joy of wanting to visit u at the shop as it was enjoyment galore of all the goodies you would buy for us your nieces and nephews.  I remember your support when I had my first child especially at his name ceremony and I truly appreciated it.
So so much to say Aunty mi.....I just wished you stayed with us much longer. I however thank the almighty God for the privilege for having known & loved you ❤. Continue to rest in peace Aunty Mi. 

I grew up listening to wonderful stories about your beauty, kindness and warm spirit. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord, Aunty!

My mom always told me how incredible you were. It is painful having to write this after so many years..... you left us pretty soon but you are not forgotten. Rest well my wonderful aunty!

Mother's hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever. I truly never learned what the words 'I miss you' were until I reached for mom's hand and it wasn't there. In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill. Still always remember your word ( OKO MI) ... really missed u ...
Adetutu idowu.... Sun re wooo!!!

Hmmmmn.....too painful I never knew how sweet you were. it is common in most single ladies to say they don't want to have a husband that still have a mother but I never for once had that thought. Your absence will be greatly felt...continue to rest with your maker.

Mummy,

Unfortunately, I did not have the privilege of meeting you but I know if you were to be alive today, I would have been calling you MUMMY. Even though I didn't meet you, I've seen the goodwill in your daughter, Kunbi Medioye, who happens to be my dear friend and sister.

My relationship with Kunbi wouldn't have been possible if not because she received good home training from you. Thank you mummy for training her well and for being there for her and her siblings when they were much younger which was part of the period of their lives they really needed you. May you continue to rest in peace and sleep in the bossom of the Lord.

Love you even without meeting you, but Jesus loves you more. Greet my mother, mummy twins-twice (Middy) over there.

Lots of love to the family you left behind.

Kenny Momma

The 1st time I met you, i saw an ANGEL in human form. Your humility and sincerity was beyond this word. Little did I know that will be the last. The assignment you gave to me in taking Care of your children I never failed till now. God helping me I will continue till Jesus returns.
You were such a GEM & DIAMOND!!!
20Years like yesterday!!! You are GREATLY MISSED and your Space NO ONE can FILL!
The Legacy & Virtues invested in your children, they are still upholding & Manifesting till now...

Adieu Sister...
Keep Resting in the Bosom of the Lord your God.
Sleep on Ma...

Dr Alege Taiwo A.

My beautiful aunty, I still remember your smile and your full voice. In my eyes, you were always bold and happy, I don’t think you were ever shy or afraid. You left us all too soon, way too soon, no mom should leave this world that early, especially good and true mothers like you.

My Sis Kunbi, sis Lola and Gbenga have shown so much strength and progress in your absence that it has become obvious that you still look down from heaven and watch over all that they do. 

20years without you might have felt like it went by so fast for others, but not for your children and everyone who loved you. Till we all meet again, you are truly missed.

There are no words to describe how I felt when I realized you were no longer alive. It's a sensation unlike any other. No one can truly understand the anguish of going through life without such a vital component of yourself.

You left us far too soon. Most of the time, it feels like yesterday, and other times, it feels like hundreds of years since I last saw your warm and bubbly face. I have no idea where you might be in the afterlife, but I really wish I could see you again.
The only thing I remember is your tenacity and fiery demeanor. You provided everything we require as a true mother indeed. When my heart is broken, I long for your warm hugs. I often wish you could return and see me.

Dear Iya Lola,

As I lay down to pen down my tribute, all I could think of is how much I have missed you my treasure.

Twenty years ago, losing you was really and very painful but the biggest challenge was learning to live without you.

I love you and will always be in my heart.

Adieu Mum.

I hereby dedicate this poem to you my sweet mum!

NEVER FORGOTTEN

I think of things you used to say
And all that you would do.
At some point, every single day,
My thoughts will turn to you.

To lose you was a bitter wrench,
The pain cut to my core.
I cried until my tears ran out
And then I cried some more.

This wouldn’t be your wish for me
That I’d be ever sad
So I try to remind myself
Of happy times we had.

I know I can’t be with you now
And you can’t be with me
But safe inside my heart you’ll stay;
That’s where you’ll always be.

© Ms Moem

Aburo mi owon, Mama Adekunbi, Mama Omolola, Mama Gbenga. It was a big and deadening shock for me to receive the news of your demise. In fact I found it hard to believe until I paid you a vist at the mortuary. On seeing you laid bare with others, I became transfixed that I forgot where I was until sister me ( Mommy Cement) dragged me out of the place. Even after entering my car, the shock was just too much for me to bear that I couldn't move the car for some minutes. But when I think about what happened then and see the goodness of the lord in the lives of your offsprings now, I really have every cause to say Thank you Baba Agba, Adurotini lojo Ogun le. . Sun re o. Aburo mi atata. Eyin a tun bo ma dara si I loruko Jesu.

Death can be sad, but God knows best. I still have beautiful memories of you seating on the stool and me on the floor at late nights with the bright lantern on our faces while we dine (crab) together after you coming back from the market (Oja). You were my best friend and mum.

Christmas was fun, blowing bangers and lightning fire crackers. Those where beautiful memories I still can’t let go.

I sometimes tell myself how I wish you were still alive. You filled everywhere and everything you touch with so much love.

Continue to rest in the bosom of the lord mummy.
Yours Adedolapo, your baby.

Adetutu, Omo Adesina, aya Idowu, see, it's 20 years ago we've heard your beautiful voice!
We all missed you but never forget your sterling qualities as a gentle, submissive and generous sister
My dearest sister, hope you are enjoying yourself with our Heavenly Father, His son and the Holy Spirit. How time flies! To imagine that it's already twenty years you are absent in our midst is unbelievable.
I always remember your gentleness, simplicity and generosity at all times! You never worry anyone but cooperates to make life easier for everyone. I do miss you and know you are in a better environment than we can offer you in this world.
 Continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ till we meet to part no more.

*I have always looked forward to writing a tribute about you Mummy.*

It’s 20 years since you left us but it is still fresh in my memory.

I remembered seeing you two days before you left us for good. I also remembered Lola coming to my hostel to inform me that "Mummy Cement" has asked us to come see her. It all only could add up to "my pillar" leaving me without saying bye-bye. This has indeed made me strong. The thought of you especially every November makes me cry. You are all that we knew and I wish that God had preserved you to see and share in our joy.. But He knows best.

I have lot of things to gist you but death deprived me from doing so. Mama Adekunbi, I miss you and I am only comforted by God and your wonderful brother and sisters. They surely love you and this was and is still being proven from the love and care from them.
Keep sleeping mum.. I love you.

To My Beloved Junior Sister (Adetutu Idowu)

20 years ago, you left this world. Your light quenched abruptly without any farewell. The grieved was too much for everybody. Today, I have the courage to bless the Almighty God over all your children that you left behind. God is Merciful and full of Commission. God will continue to protect and provide for them.
Adetutu, continue to rest in the Lord. Bye for now. Till we meet to path no more.

Mrs Jokotade Obikwu

For a long time, it has been difficult to accept that you are no longer alive. It took courage to overcome the mind-boggling and tragic event of November 19, 2001. The death of my mother, whom I adored. Death is, without a doubt, unavoidable! Every living soul has been given a death coupon that specifies when, where, and how they will die. But one thing is certain: we will all embark on that eternal journey at some point in the future. Despite this, we still grieve when we lose loved ones, especially you, my dear mother. Indeed, the grief of losing a parent, particularly a mother, is intense and emotionally draining.
Mom, I am deeply saddened and grieving your death; it has strengthened my siblings and me over the past year. Despite the difficulties we faced, the thought of your desires for us kept us going. I'm just curious as to where else we can find the kind of heartfelt love and care you showered on us. In any case, we are comforted by the fact that you lived a happy life. We can all be proud of our lives.
I am truly grateful to you, and I pray that God accepts all of your good deeds and forgives all of your mistakes.
It is critical to emphasize at this point that anyone reading this article who has living parents should take proper care of them by providing them with basic necessities of life. Please, “like a child in the arms of his nursing mother, do things that make them feel happy, loved, and appreciated”.