Continue to rest in peace, mummy Lawson.
It is well with all you left behind.
May God continue to keep and bless your soul

Haaaa!
TIME INDEED HEALS!
May Mommie continue to continually rest in blissfully perfect peaceful peace.

I never thought I could get over Mommie’s passing. For me not to be counting down to the 26th of February 2024 from June 2023, shows a bit of healing.  I still morn her every day, especially when I remember that she was a mother true and true, who did not shy away from playing her role as a mother till the end of her days.

Continue to rest in peace, Mommie.

A kuu iranti!☹️ mixed feelings.

Love you and Miss you.
Forever a Queen.
Forever mummie xx

I miss you Grandma...Continue to enjoy the love of God, the Angels and the faithful.

Akin ya..

Darling Mommie,
You would have been a hundred years today! May you continue to rest in perfect peace, in the bosom of the Lord.

Incidentally, I happen to have spent the past three day and two nights in your house, slept so comfortably on your very comfortable bed, in your always very neat and beautiful room. I have not had the opportunity to sleep in Mokola since your demise in February 2021 when I spent three week at Mokola, your place (our own family house). It just happened that I had an event in Ibadan, these last few day. What a coincidence that I had this rear opportunity to enjoy Mokola like we used to, during this period, coinciding with your birthday.

Love you, Mommie. Will always do. Continue to rest in God’s love and peace.

Kokovi Solarin.

Dear Mommie,
I had over 68 years, from the age of reasoning (age 7) to ask for your advice on issues, I didn’t do much of it. Even your good counsels, I didn’t take full advantage of. Now, everyday, virtually, I want to ask you what you think about certain personal issues or what I should do in certain circumstances, but it’s now not so possible. 
I MISS YOU, Mommie!
Rest, however, in perfect peaceful peace.

Happy 99th Post humour birthday grandma on16th of August.
Sleep up in the bosom of your creator.
We love you but God loves you more.
I am sure you are happily reunited with your darling son Akin.
We miss you both very much.

Ehmmmmmmmmmmmmm,how times flies,it heals wounds,but never takes away scars,Life,grandma,your legacy of love,devotion to God, lives forever,wish I could have you one more time, to tell you things like my baby name
is best,excel,............................................................,I used to go divine mercy chapel at saint Gabriel catholic church to pray,have meet slot people who graduated from pious x day care,I love and miss you grandma

Mama would have been 99 16th August but was called at a grand old age of 97. Continue to rest with your maker; we all, your children and friends missed your great motherly love and counsel very gravely. Sleep on blessed mommy

Good morning Koko!.
Yes, I remember the anniversary of your mum's birthday which is 16th August. I used to benchmark the day with a day after the solemity of the Assumption. Your mum was fond of me and Lady. We used to sit one on the left and the other on her right. Each time the story started from where we left off the last time, be it a month or more. She remembered. She held on to each of our hands. Sweet memories! There was always something she had for my driver.
Given what we knew of her faith and the purposeful and impactful life she lived, your mother and ours, Chief  Mrs Lawson is in heaven. May her soul and that of Lady Ajayi continue to rest in peace. Amen.
Professor Ibi Ajayi.

Mommie,
happy post-humous (99) birthday today 16th of August 2022.  May God continue to grant you blissful happiness. Abiyamö toōtö among the triumphants in heaven.

Ę ku iranti, my brothers and sisters. I miss Mommie so much. She is almost always in the present for me. I am kind of enjoying turning out almost like her, sometimes in my actions and attitude to prayers .

Mommie, I am happy that you are not down here to feel it when the weather is too cold or when it’s too hot. I am happy that you are not around to experience fear of the prevalent insecurity of the country today. I am happy that you are in heaven where there is no pain of any kind, but bliss.

Love you, Mommie, and miss you soooo much.
❤️

Ę wa wo ehyin mama O, b’o dara bio dara. Ehyin mama, Mommie, dara. That’s how I feel, this one-year anniversary of her passing.
Congratulations to family and friends on the success of the events, hosted in her honour.

May Mommie continue to REST IN PEACE and even happier too.
Ömö rere a gbeyin wa na.

Didun ni iranti awon olododo.
May the gentle Soul of mummy continue to rest in peace

Mummy would have been 98 today. We continue to celebrate your lifetime with solid footprints. May the soul of the great mum, grand and great grandmother continue to rest with the Lord. Fondly loved and admired!

Mama was a good person. Her son and I are childhood friends. I admire mama's way of handling family matters and her business. This made me hand my children to her at her daycare. She was good at taking care of children, giving all to the care and what it takes to the center. That gave me greater assurance that my children care were in berst of hands. More so I was part of the physical development of the building that house the day care center.
Mama was very pleasant to relate with.
May her gentle soul rest is peace.

Mummie!!! you came fought and conquered with unwavering faith in God. The herald of your inevitable demise came to us of Chief Folarin Solarin family with mixed feeling. A great loss on one hand but a mission well accomplished on the other. You are an epitome of Christ beauty, full of impactful love, discipline, teaching, counseling and caring. Even at your old age, (when the strength was no longer there) you still entertained us with well roasted and preserved crunchy Groundnuts whenever we came visiting. Meaning that you followed the scriptures to the letter. (Hebrew 13 : 2). What an enviable legacy of hospitality. You also left a legacy of Godliness without compromise in the lives of the children. The Solarins and Ogunderos will forever remember you for the privilege of having one of them (Mrs Olabisi Solarin) as our Wife, Mother and Sister who is keeping the flag flying.
Mummie !!! I will personally miss your soft, innocent-like voice and tone that sounds like my ORIKI whenever you called my name.
To all family members without exception, I say Congratulations for it is a Glorious Exit.
Mummie, Adieu till we meet at the bosom of the saviour to part no more.
From:-
Pastor Olufemi Ogundero (a.k.a UNCLE NOS)
For: the Solarins and Ogunderos

Chief Mrs. B. O. Lawson

Madam Bernadina Olawunmi, Ever so loving; motherly.

Mummie you are a great inspiration to others you shared your life so willingly, the joy you brought your family remain engrained. Your home was open to everyone and your hospitality made all feel important. You were most loving, humble, compassionate, understanding, family-oriented woman.

For this loving mother and all the other mothers who loved their children selflessly, and with all their heart, thank you. We call Heaven so beautiful - because it has you.

Though we miss you we know you are with Jesus and those who have gone on before. Thank you for being a great Mum!! Your memories remain the life's only solace.

Prof. Alade Tokuta
on behalf of the
Tokuta Family

Having worked with Mrs. Patricia Solarin of Patrice Top Trio Nigeria Limited as the ISO Consultant to Lasaco Assurance Plc for almost a decade, I have learnt many things from her that has greatly improved me and my family. I refer to her as my Mom and she in turn have accepted my wife and me as part of her children.

Although I never had the opportunity of meeting Grandma in person, I have heard many fond details of her good deeds. Her discipline is very reflective in our Mummy, Mrs. Patricia Solarin. She is very strong, organized, generous and loving. I am very certain of Grandma’s legacies that they are very sustainable indeed and God will protect them all in Jesus name.

Adieu, Grandma!
Continue to enjoy your peaceful rest in the bosom of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Madam Bernadina Olawunmi Lawson was a wonderful n a mother of All, met with her many years ago in her Mokola mountain residence tru my Texaco gas manager Mr Sola Lawson (her Son)....mama is fluent,bold n funny with principles. Rest on mama,we miss you lot for ur love. Love n tribute from Adewale Adeyemi from United States

Tribute to our dear granny:

Thank you for your care, love and exemplary lifestyle. One thing we can never forget is the value of prayer you taught us.....
Grandma, you have taught us to always pray, irrespective of the situations we find ourselves.
We know you are in a better place, granny.

Rest on ma

Deborah & Victoria (Your carers)
Divine Senior Citizen Palace Foundation

The Managing Director
Patrice Top Trio Nig. Ltd (QMS Consultants)
73 Olurin Street, Off Ilogbo Road,
Otta, Ogun State.

Attention: Mrs. Patricia Solarin

CONDOLENCE LETTER

The Executive Management and Staff of Frazimex Engineering Limited wish to commiserate with you on the demise of your beloved mother, Bernadina Olawunmi Lawson (Nee Wilson-Adegbesan) at the age of 97 years.

Mama in her lifetime was an Icon and a role model whose life was worthy of emulation. She has fulfilled her part on earth and has gone to find rest in the bosom of our maker.

We therefore, express our heartfelt sympathy and pray that the Almighty God in His infinite mercies will grant you and your entire family the fortitude to bear the loss, and grant mama eternal rest.

Yours Sincerely,

C.E
Engr. Chuka Eze
General Manager

The glorious departure on Our Matriarch, Chief (Mrs) Bernadina Olawunmi Lawson

I probably wouldn’t be writing this tribute as Mrs Omotunde Lawson (Boevi’s wife) but for mummy’s total acceptance of me right from the time I was introduced to her. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother to us and several others.
She was an epitome of beauty, her photographs as a lady and young woman are clear attestation to this.
There are just too many fond stories to be told about ‘mummie’. As soon as I got married, her first assignment was to ensure that I got integrated into the Catholic faith, she ensured I enrolled for catechism classes to enable me to become a catholic and receive holy communion.
Just a month after our wedding, Boevi was transferred unexpectedly from Ibadan to Lagos. I lived with her with our two kids Olaolu and Banke for a little above two years and enjoyed all the care one could hardly imagine. Laolu happened to be the first of the babies she started her Pius X Day Care Centre with in 1979.
She was indeed a mother in Israel. The manner she respected everyone was too amazing.
Most times, she would rather call you by the name of your child rather than your first name, papa Kunle, Mama Keke, papa Laolu, daddy Emike etc. She extended this same courtesies to all my family members who equally share in this great loss. That was a virtue that I learnt from her, making everyone feel respected and important.
How can I forget the annual December 31st cross over ritual at Mokola when she brought the families in the entire neighbourhood together to a feast and exchange of new year wishes in an atmosphere of love and jubilation?
Boevi and I are grateful for giving us the foundation and material resources to start off our own school in Lagos which has now grown in leaps and bounds.
‘Mummie’ should not hear that any of us was sick or hospitalized, as she would be the first person to see by your side so early the next morning even if she had to travel by public transportation. A silent but generous giver. More willing to give than to receive and ever so appreciative of every little thing.
Our children, Laolu, Banke and Akin who had opportunity of knowing you very closely or had lived with you at one time or the other have a lot to reminisce over and are feeling deep sense of loss despite your ripe old age. Your departure still seems so unbelievable to them.
I give God the glory for a very peaceful transition without stressing all your dearly beloved children. Your life was indeed well spent and you have finally gone to be with your creator for a well-deserved rest.

Adieu dearly beloved ‘mummie’.

Mrs Omotunde Lawson (daughter-in-law)

By Sola Adio

A tribute to Chief Mrs B.O. Lawson (fondly known as Mommie)

I join everyone to celebrate your life and thank God for giving you long life. You showed strength when your husband passed away and threw yourself into a cause that made so much impact in the community when you established Pius X Day Care Centre in 1978.

You were an extremely helpful mother to all your children and grandchildren; I always encouraged my children to visit their grandmother whenever they came to lbadan and I am happy that they all got to know you well. Indeed, you have left a good legacy behind.

EYIN MAMA YIO DARA!
Amin

My dearest Mumi,

I can still smell the gunpowder from the Christmas nights' knockouts. No Christmas like a Mokola Christmas.

So many beautiful childhood memories of spending time in Mokola with our family. Of course I am also frequently reminded of my “who bikin” days at your nursery.

Thank you Mumi for your love and care. I love you and we’ll miss you. Rest in the bosom of our Lord.

-who'bikin

By Otunba Folarin Solarin

Mummy,
Meeting and getting to know you have always been a very remarkable point in my life. Coming across the wonderful darling of Pius Lawson, the PAPA LIMA of the Ikeja Airport has always been full of fondest memories. From our very first meeting to the very end, you radiated so much love and warmth. You were such a nice woman, good housekeeper and a fantastic mother. You lived a life very worthy of the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even in your final days, you never stopped calling "Baba Folake". I will surely miss your love and warmth.

(Baba Folake)

Mama Lawson, mother for all, you're blessed among women, I hate talking about you in the past. Your support to your family and all around you before and indeed after the demise of Papa Lima was legendary. Your sharp intellect at recollecting and even picking people's voices till you departed at a very ripe old age was uncommon.
You were indeed a gem and great gift to humanity. No one lives forever, but you will continue to live in our hearts till eternity. Good night mummy, for that's what you were to all of us. Your sharp voice and soothing sense of humour will be eternally missed. Remain cherished mama. Adieu!

Grandma
I saw you as a very strong woman and I am glad you spent your last few years surrounded with love and peace.
We do and we will miss you granny.
You have gone to rest now.
Gone but will never be forgotten

I am writing this with tears in my eyes as your last granddaughter. I lived the better part of my live with you. I wish it will never come to pass but I know there will always be a time to say goodbye. You gave me your time and attention. I will forever remember you grandma for what you truly represent. Rest well as a fulfilled grandmother.
Your baby granddaughter
Dunmininu Lawson.

Momie, you never treated me like a daughter in-law but like a biological mother. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to play my part to you. You taught me how to run a successful home. In time of challenges, you were there for me. Nothing can be compared to your genuine tender love. Tears in my eyes as I say goodbye. I will miss you for all you truely represent.
Good night mum.
Olayemi Lawson

Darling momie,
The mother of mothers. You carried me on your wings until you taught me how to fly. You were always taking my battles on your knees until I overcame. You believed so much in me and you saw me to the mountain top.
Haaa, you didn't tell me you were swimming away forever. My gold, your last kiss to me to say goodbye will remain with me forever.
So difficult to believe that the iroko has fallen. How I wish I could keep you forever but I will run with the legacy you left behind. I wish I can hug you one more time for the last time and give you a goodbye kiss.
However, you parted with an everlasting smile of fulfillment on your face and a gentle tears in my eyes that tells me that I can move on. You will forever remain in my heart.
Goodbye darling loving momie.
Your baby son.
Koe Lawson (double k)

Our Mum...

Truly one in a million. We are still getting to know more how invaluable you were.

We all called her, family and friends, "Mummy" with the Re Mi music notes that if we heard it anywhere else, we turned to see who spoke.

No more, no more...

Whenever you got a phone call that any of us or your Grandchildren was ill in Lagos, you would visit the very next day from Ibadan and make the return journey same day.

You abstained from meat every Friday for as long as I can remember.

And you loved to eat Ikokore.

You avoided putting manufactured seasonings when preparing food for you didn't like the 'perfume' they left behind in the meals.

You tried as much as possible to give reasons in defense of people especially when they were not present to defend themselves.

I believe these and so much more gave you 'Length of days' from The Lord.

We will surely miss you. However, we are truly grateful for the beautiful, enviable, worth- emulating legacy you have left behind.

May The Almighty enfold you in His arms, pleased that you have come home.

Your daughter
Olufunmilayo Ikhanoba

The glorious departure on Our Matriarch, Chief (Mrs) Bernadina Olawunmi Lawson

I probably wouldn’t be writing this tribute as Mrs Omotunde Lawson (Boevi’s wife) but for mummy’s total acceptance of me right from the time I was introduced to her. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother to us and several others.

She was an epitome of beauty, her photographs as a lady and young woman are clear attestation to this. 

There are just too many fond stories to be told about ‘mummie’. As soon as I got married, her first assignment was to ensure that I got integrated into the Catholic faith, she ensured I enrolled for catechism classes to enable me to become a catholic and receive holy communion.

Just a month after our wedding, Boevi was transferred unexpectedly from Ibadan to Lagos. I lived with her with our two kids Olaolu and Banke for a little above two years and enjoyed all the care one could hardly imagine. Laolu happened to be the first of the babies she started her Pius X Day Care Centre with in 1979.

She was indeed a mother in Israel. The manner she respected everyone was too amazing. Most times, she would rather call you by the name of your child rather than your first name, papa Kunle, Mama Keke, papa Laolu, daddy Emike etc. She extended this same courtesies to all my family members who equally share in this great loss. That was a virtue that I learnt from her, making everyone feel respected and important.

How can I forget the annual December 31st cross over ritual at Mokola when she brought the families in the entire neighborhood together to a feast and exchange of new year wishes in an atmosphere of love and jubilation?

Boevi and I are grateful for giving us the foundation and material resources to start off our own school in Lagos which has now grown in leaps and bounds.
‘Mummie’ should not hear that any of us was sick or hospitalized, as she would be the first person to see by your side so early the next morning even if she had to travel by public transportation. A silent but generous giver. More willing to give than to receive and ever so appreciative of every little thing.

Our children, Laolu, Banke and Akin who had opportunity of knowing you very closely or had lived with you at one time or the other have a lot to reminisce over and are feeling deep sense of loss despite your ripe old age. Your departure still seems so unbelievable to them. I give God the glory for a very peaceful transition without stressing all your dearly loved children. Your life was indeed well spent and you have finally gone to be with your creator for a well-deserved rest.

Adieu dearly beloved ‘mummie’.

Mrs Omotunde Lawson (daughter-in-law)

My grandma, you may have passed, but your memories would always live on within us. Thank you for carrying me on your lap. You said whoever sits on your laps tie the knot with your grandson. Young then, I obeyed. You had the strength, you are prophetic. Anytime, Tosin came visiting in Ibadan, I knew we had to come to grandma’s, you welcomed me and showed me love.
I bless God for letting me know you, experience your love, humility and understanding.
Family oriented woman and one of the most beautiful souls one could ever meet. Beautiful stories all around you!

Rest in peace, you truly were special. Love you grandma, love you great grandma,

Jumoke and children

My grandmother was an inspiring soul, always there for all who came to her with their troubles. Her home was open to everyone and her hospitality made all feel important. Growing up Christmas was always a time to look forward to, spend this in Ibadan; Mokola. A time to feel important, a time to feel special. Time with my only grandparent. And church, never a miss with her. I enjoy hearing “Omo mama ti dey” everywhere we good as she was a symbol of mother to all.
A child of God, strong with Christ in her. Thank you for gracing my wedding with your presence even in challenge. Love you are grandma.
Although we cannot hear or see your smile anymore, we know your prayers continue to walk with us. My soul knows you are at peace. I’ll miss you forever Mummie❤️.

Chief (Mrs) Lawson was my mother and good friend. She was a devoted Catholic who lived a purposeful and impactful life. She was generous and kind to all. Visiting mama at 3pm was delightful because it was Divine Mercy Prayer time. You will always be in my heart. Rest in the bosom of the Lord. Good night mama. Prof. Ibi Ajayi.

The doors of your earthly residence have closed to open up those of your heavenly Jerusalem. Alleluia!

Thank you, mum, for all you have done in our lives. You abandoned the prestige of Lagos in the Late 70s to embrace the humility of those who were far below the social standard you were used to. We thought you would snub us. How wrong we were! You became our mother and led by example. Pius X Day-care became a hub of learning, where uncountable number of children found warm embrace and qualified staff earned stipends. Thank you mummy for this.

I can remember the day you opted to accompany me and your daughter, Maryanne, and a cousin of mine to Federal Government College, Ilorin to seek placement for our Higher School Certificate (H. S. C) studies. You didn't mind the discomfort of public transport and the attendant risks on the roads because you wanted quality education for us. God bless you mummy for being part of my educational achievement.

My religious growth also witnessed your presence. In those few times that I would come to your cosy home, we would say the Rosary, the Angelus and whatever novena prayer that was on. All these have impacted my spiritual growth and I am grateful mummy.

Before you came to live in Mokola and became an active member of our parish, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, we did things the way we knew. Your arrival brought some Christian renewal. Mummy, do you remember that you were the one who introduced the use of Flower Girls during the procession of Corpus Christi in the archdiocese of Ibadan? Not only did this new practice bring colour to the existing modus operandi, it also brought converts to the faith of the church of Christ. Every child who you chose to be a flower girl felt she was a saint. My late sister who was one of your girls would always say she was a saint and by the special grace of God, you have united with her in paradise now.

Nothing stood in your way in practicing your faith. Not even age, distance, weather phenomena, health problems etc and this is a legacy you have laid down for us. Travelling to Jos on a rickety uncomfortable train is not a child's play, but you challenged all associated rigours and physically took part in the Eucharistic Congress in Jos in 1980 in company of my parents and other diocesan faithful’s. Thank you mummy for leading by doing.

How we would have loved to have you forever, but since the world is a market place we must all return from, we bid you goodbye, not with grieving hearts but with the belief in Christ Jesus that you are now with your creator where we shall all come to join you to part no more.

Farewell mummy Lawson, mummy adugbo, epitome of Christian elegance, mummy flower girls. Thank God who gave you to us.

Requiescat in Pace.

Ebele Felicia for the Atuokwu Family

Mummy,

Meeting and getting to know you have always been a very remarkable point in my life. Coming across the wonderful darling of Pius Lawson, the PAPA LIMA of the Ikeja Airport has always been full of fondest memories. From our very first meeting to the very end, you radiated so much love and warmth. You were such a nice woman, good housekeeper and a fantastic mother.

You lived a life very worthy of the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Even in your final days, you never stopped calling "Baba Folake". I will surely miss your love and warmth.

- Otunba Folarin Solarin (Baba Folake)

Tribute From Francis Lawson

Maamii, Mummy!!! Are you really gone?? It never dawned on me that we can be separated so soon even at the relatively young age of 97 years (younger than Methuselah).

Right from my primary school days up to secondary school you were always a pillar of support whenever I had problems as a Heavenly ordained mother will support her infant child. You always reminded me of Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ, you being her passionate Devotee.

When you became visually challenged all your numerous prayer books ended up in the prayer room in my home and it would have made you happy to note that I use them constantly.

I recall the numerous times you would tell me to bring from the table your tablets for ulcer but it took me time to realize that a maybe cause of your ulcer was that you starved yourself so that we your children would eat. I did not see this in you growing up since you radiated so much beauty, elegance, cheerfulness and you endured so much pain and environmental challenges with so much flourish.

You guided me right from my infancy to a full-grown married man despite my restlessness. You presented to me Omotunde as my wife which I accepted with no regrets whatsoever.

My only regret is that I did not tell you point blank that I realize and appreciate the rigor you went through in raising me up to become what I am today. I may not have compensated you enough, but I know the Good Lord will compensate you ma. 

Your son,
Francis Boevi Lawson

You may have passed on, but your memories would always live on within me. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern, your love and everything that you have done for me. Wherever you are, I know you are in a much better place. I will be forever grateful and thankful that you are my 'grandma'
These are a few of the memories that I have of my grandma, Mrs lawson, who impacted my life in so many ways. I count myself extremely blessed to have had my grandma for so many years. She had no fear. I never saw her with any fear at any time that I had been with her, ever in the heat of problems, she was always a rock, never showing fear.

My grandma prepared me to be ready for danger. She told me many times to always keep a clear path to the door, this was deeply instilled in me. She told me to be careful about friends, words and periods of anger.

My grandma taught me not to waste. She was conservative with her food, money and everything else. She made things last a long time. She was the ultimate recycler. She never threw away anything and found ways to re-purpose things.
She warned me about times of lack and that we should always be prepared. She said to store up food while you can for the raining days.
She gave me tips when she recalled memories growing up.
My life story is not completed without your words. Grandma..

You may have passed on, but your memories would always live on within me and in my father's house.
Thank you for the love and prayers i will surely miss them. I belive you are in a much better place, i will be forever grateful and thankfull that you are my grandmother.
Adeus Grannie

Tribute to an amazing Granny.

Granny Lawson was a beautiful and loving soul with a genuine heart of love for God and people. Such a devoted Catholic she was, daily masses, daily prayers, never forgot the feast of the saints and took days of obligation seriously. She was an examplary of good Christian values and virtues.
She was an epitome of beauty and joy.
Everywhere she went she brought so much laughter and shared so many jokes which was always to uplift those around her.
Oh granny! You were a special gift to us. A rare gem! Knowing you was a great blessing. I will miss and always cherish those memories that I shared with her while growing up and also were involved in my life as an adult.
“You feel good?”she would ask... to answer ‘i feel good’
The word of God says’To everything there is a season’
Rest in the bosom of the most high God, Granny Bernadina Lawson. We love you but God loves you more and we know he has taken you home.
Rest on Mommii!!! ❤️

“Mummie was very fashionable, sophisticated and soft spoken. I remember her saying “Common sense is not very common”.That made me giggle each time I heard it. I also remember she makes a very delicious beans and corn dish that my dad (of blessed memory) loves so much. Good night mummie. You have finished your race and left a Godly heritage. Rest In Peace in God’s presence.
By Yinka Bodunrin

Words will fail me the right expression of how much I am going to miss you(Lawson mommie),I love you grandma, mother of my father,my first church teacher(you never go to mass late,saint gabriel catholic church),my first choir mistress(she taught me a lot of christian songs),my prayer partner (she taught me angelus and divine mercy prayers),she taught me to be strong inspite of what life throws at you and many more,words can't say it all.you live forever in my ❤️,love u grandma, and great Grandma(best love u).

Dear Grannie,
your amazing poise and incredible quiet strength will forever fill my heart. You gave me a glimpse of the type of woman I want to be - full of love for God and her family, beautiful inside and outside, so poised and elegant but with a heart filled with love and strength.

You always reminded me of my Oriki - Ajike. I'm glad you embodied this name as you woke up everyday to "ke" me.

I remember getting £1, £5, £10 and £20 in the post while I was at Cardiff Uni. The joy those envelops brought can not be quantified.

You once taught me to pray - "God, help me to love You and do Your most holy will". It has always stayed with me.

I'm glad you saw me marry my "Omo Ibo" (wink) and met our kids. I'm glad they remember you fondly.

You will be missed.

Folakemi Brown-Emodi (Keke)

Good Night Grannie

“Grannie Ibadan” (as we fondly call you right from our days in Palm Avenue), I thank the lord that we can celebrate your life. The life of an exemplary matriarch. The good fruitful and long life of a grandmother like no other. You have been my pride and joy even from my young age. I remember when my friends are talking about their (mostly illiterate) grandmothers in the villages, I am proudly sharing how my grandmother helped me to revise social studies for Common Entrance.

Thank you for your love, thank you for your care and thank you for your spirit of bringing togetherness to the family. One can’t speak enough of those holidays at Mokola. The rest of us are just having fun and re-connecting. You literally don’t have a moment rest. You are making sleeping arrangements, feeding arrangements, bathing arrangements and of course arrangements for angelus and church and all the wonderful things that make our Mokola holiday memorable for a lifetime. Grannie, you will never be forgotten for all that you are and all that you do.

The Lord says He will satisfy us with Lord life and you have fulfilled that promise. You have shown us the pathway. I pray that we your children and grandchildren will also fulfill that promise- not only in the length of years but also in the number of lives impacted like you did.

Good Night, Grannie. We thank God for a life well spent. Please see hello to Daddy for us

‘Mide Lawson

Mommie Lawson, mama
Mokola, may your gentle soul rest in peace. I remember you for being always so caring and at a point in time, I used to see you almost every week.
Growing up for me was fun spending time with you and my cousins who though were older, always made me feel much love and showed me kindness which I saw as an extension of mommies love.
I remember your house in Lagos as probably being the only place my mum released me to spend vacation.
Now that you have gone, Rest in peace dear mommie.

My Grandmother!!
Mommie, as our parents call you!!
Grandma Mokola as my siblings and I fondly refer to you!!!

So many things to talk about and so many memories that you shared with us. So many memories to pick from.

Is it your strength and grace.
Your ability to tell funny stories just like that.
Or the love I feel, when you see me and say 'Akin yaaa'..my own personal pet name:)
Or the joy that you show when we ask you, "how do you feel, grandma?" and you reply with a big smile "I feel good, I feel good:)"

I would always cherish the few months I lived with you right when I got out of secondary school, where I got to really appreciate your courage and your strength. The time you and I spent together, my admiration for how you navigated several challenges with grace and poise. How you protected us with your prayers. your devotion to the Holy Family.

"its 12 o'clock- time for the Angelus"

So many memories of you and so many to share.

I can still hear your voice as we recite the Guardian Angel Prayer- Angel of God, our guardian dear...

I wish I had called you more than I did, and visited more than I did. so many things I wish for now.

You are now also an Angel, Grandma.

I love you, I miss you and rest well.

Dr Gregory Akinbowale Lawson.

My mother, Mommmmie! I love you so, so, sooo much.

I have always prayed that you will not suffer one day extra, but be taken to God's bosom by God's special angels, at the time in your old age, when you are happiest, with joy in your heart and a smile on your face.

I DID NOT process your posthumous at all. I did not think of the hours, the days, the months, the years after your passing. Passing at 97, I was and I am still in shock!

Feeling like a child, I always needed to go home to 'my village' to see my mom! Whether landing from Abuja, Port Harcourt, or from abroad, within hours, I was always off, home to mom. I thank my brothers, particularly Koe, with whom you lived out your evening years, for tolerating my so frequent show-ups.
Even now, I am refusing to think of the days after! Whao! My village seemed to have just disappeared from the map.

A strong woman of virtue, strict disciplinarian and selflessly loving all her children equally, I learned hard work from you. In those days, in the middle of the nights, you would write your teacher's notes of lessons, bake cakes and even do some sewing. I now also do most of my technical, computer-based work in the middle of the nights when there is hardly any distraction.

I learned to pray from you, especially as you showed me many instances of the efficacy of prayers.

I learned from you, to find excuses for people who might say or do hurtful things. You always gave all to keep the peace in all circumstances and situations.

You took direct care of each and every one of us and even as we advanced in age, you always had good counsel for us. You took direct care of many of our own children (mine was Sade) as you made it convenient for us to drop them off in your care when we needed to. Even as early as when my first born, Folake, was born, you used to leave your Lagos Airport home at 4:00 am, to come to Ijora, only to help me give the child a bath before going to your teaching job in Yaba. Papa Folake used to wonder how you managed it. Mommie, you touched many lives that love you for it. Eulogizing your qualities as a mother, will fill many volumes of a book

Mommie, 97 years on earth, you have gone to rest from your labors which were indeed daunting, but which you pursued gallantly.

Your prayers over us, your children, both biological and non-biological (you had many) have been efficacious. They will continue to be. I miss you, Mommie. I guess I will for a vęęęrrry long time. Adieu dear mother. Rest in Perfect Peace, Mommie.

Your daughter
Patricia Kokovi Solarin.

As one of the younger generations, I didn’t have the same experiences as most of my older cousins but the memories I have are still ring true. Almost every holiday was spend in Grandma’s house in Ibadan. Angelus at noon everyday. Going out an playing on the slide outside because TV inside was beyond me .

Grandma taught us the importance of Family, forgiveness and most importantly faith and trust in God. One can not remember her, without her love for the church and she made sure to share that love with everyone around her. She lives on in me and in all those who have been touched by the love, strength, conviction, wisdom, and beauty of her soul.

Love you grandma – You truly were a special, special woman! You may have passed on, but your memories would always live on within us. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern, your love and everything that you have done for me.

Love always
Emike Ikhanoba

*MUMMY MOKOLA AN EPITOME OF BEAUTY, LOVE & PEACE*

Glory be to Almighty God for a life well spent & the scripture being fulfilled in the life of our loving, peaceful, amiable , precious Aunt & mother that says in
." GEN 15'15 
you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. Also the book of Job 5:26 confirms it
You shall come to your grave in ripe old age, like a sheaf gathered up in its season "

MUMMY MOKOLA you will be greatly missed in so many ways. I can never forget your jokes & your ever peaceful and meek spirit. I never saw you got angry nor lost your cool. The memories of your house at Ikeja Airport where I use to spend holidays, when you made Funmi & I flower girls/ Omo iyawo sister Nadu to Mokola & Christmas celebrations will forever remain. I will genuinely miss my precious oyinbo mummy (black in skin but white in character & behaviour) . 
*GOODNIGHT*
*MAMA RERE SUN RE TILL WE MEET AT JESUS FEET* &
CONGRATULATIONS TO SIS NADU SIS KOKO , BROS BOEVI, KWE & FUNMI E SE E KU ITOJU MOMI . EHIN WON A TUN BO DARA. OMO RERE A GBEYIN GBOGBO WA LORUKO JESUS 

*DEKEMI ONI- ADEKOYA ( MOMI"S
NIECE)*