TRIBUTE BY AKINLABI ADERETI. 
  
From the Lord we came and unto Him we shall all return.
Glory be to God in the highest.

Mama was an exemplary human being full of wisdom. I was with her before the Lord called her home that fateful Friday (21st July). This was shortly after our gists in the sitting room, she left for her room to take a nap and sat down on the bed but later called my name-Akanji three times to help her put her legs on the bed well to sleep which I did. At the time I came back to her room to check on her within an hour, I noticed she has passed on without saying goodbye.

I was perplexed. It our prayer that Almighty God grant her eternal rest and take good care of everything she left behind.

We are missing you already Mama Oloye.
May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Adieu. Your Son,
Akinlabi Akanji Adereti

TRIBUTE TO MY AUNTY
Mama you left us when you were mostly needed.   Mama Yinka- Mama Amoke- Mama Osuade - Aunty Adunni as you were fondly called by me. She lived an exemplary life. Always smiling- you can not read her inner thinking on her face. She can not hurt a fly how much more of human being She was a jewel of inestimable values. Mama was generous and caring to a fault She loved all her children and immediate sibling and families. I remember my school days in the Grammar School- when her sister Olori Arinade Adewuyi travelled to Lagos on business- she often served as succour by providing for my financial needs any time I came for help from the Boarding House.
Mama I can not say it all than to say THANK YOU.
Sleep well Adieu and continue to rest on the bosom chest of the Lord.
Prince Adewanle Adewuyi

Whaoooo!!!
Our mother. Beautiful soul has gone to rest and be with The Lord. She will be highly missed and her memories will continually console us at all times. May her gentle soul continues to rest in the bosom of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!!!
Condolences to us ALL, and I pray for God's grace and strength as we mourn our mother.
Fondly missing you Iya Oloye!!!

Your Dear Son,
Tokunbo Adereti

Ecclesiastical 3:1-11"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. He has made everything beautiful in it's time." Of a truth, the word of God is solid and unfailing. Mother, l am not crying but rejoicing with the angels in heaven because you lived well to a good old age. Blessed with wonderful and great children. Your boys whom have become men, father's and amazing husband's. Your beautiful daughter turned mother and loving sister in-law. You lived to see your grand children and great grand children. Where do l begin with your touch in my family? You impacted so much in my life and the lives of your grand children. You showered them with undiluted love and affections. You contributed to who they are today. Your constant advice and seed of prayers paid off. To Eze, the King of king's be all glory.
I am thankful for the period we lived together and inspite of our different cultures, we did make it work. I will always cherish the memories of our time together. We miss you. We love you, but God loves you more. Rest on dear mother, sweet mother in-law till we meet to part no more.


Nkeiruka Nne Adereti
Daughter in-law

From an honest perspective, I do not remember much conversation with you, Grandma. However, I do remember fond memories of you sneaking me food and spending your time with myself and my sisters.

I did not understand Yoruba, but you spoke with me, anyway. I did not listen well, but you nurtured and loved me, regardless. As I grew, for some time, you were ‘daddy’s mom’, just a hazy memory of a loved one I had not seen physically in some time. For a while, I forgot how important and integral you are to my life. That was until I got the news you were gone.

For several days, after I heard the tragic news, I was lost. I was angry with everything. Yet, I felt I did not have the right to feel angry because I had not come to see you in a long time. Regardless, I was moody, I lashed out, and I secluded myself from everyone. This made me realize just how much pain I felt from losing a part of myself. Despite not seeing you in a while, you held and always will hold a special place in my heart.

I miss you dreadfully,
Your Man of the House

Stay blessed, Grandma. We hope to join you, rejoicing, when we are called home.

Some forces don’t need to be seen for their presence to be felt. My time with Grandma was framed mainly by fleeting memories from childhood, but her influence in my life raised me as fiercely as a matriarch would and felt as material as my immediate reality. It was as apparent as the features my father borrowed from her in sprit and in body—steadfastness to balance a soft heart and the perfect balance of intelligence with an understanding of life’s inherent spirituality. It was as loud as the voices of the generations her womb brought to be—a confidence to speak one’s mind and sense of self so unwavering that it found its way across continents and, in due time, rescued me. Our time together was limited, but the imprint Grandma left speaks to a love and life like no other. The battles she fought have secured victories for me, her toil and tears and breakthroughs have blessed this family bountifully. Life was as generous in its years and as sweet in its dealings to Grandma as it knew her heart to be, and I pray her time in Heaven passes even more beautifully. May God grant us here on Earth the strength to smile even with a heavy heart and the grace to carry the torch she bore so easily in her absence.

Rest in peace, Grandma (to a real OG) ❤️

Sweet mother, how you are dearly loved and missed.

I was blessed with the opportunity to talk to Mama last October on her birthday. As the phone rang, I thought of all the sweet words and prayers I would say to her. I had learned how to understand her and was so excited to show off my Yoruba and how I'd kept it up growing up away from the language and culture. She answered the phone and I was flooded with all the memories of her from my childhood - the way she would wake us up to bathe and feed us, the way she would dress us, play with us and sing to us, all the stories she told about her childhood and raising my dad and his siblings. I could feel her love and care from thousands of miles away.

I sang the "Happy Birthday" song and was ready to go in to my prayers, until she interjected and started praying for me. She prayed over my parents, over my life, over my future. She covered all that I had come to acquire and care for in the blood of Jesus and told Him to take special care of me. I couldn't help it when the tears started to roll down my face. That's the type of woman, mother, Mama was. She appreciated the show of love and the ways people celebrated her, but she cared more for others than she did herself. She gave so freely, always happy with a song of praise on her lips.

She talked to me about all the things she remembered and missed about me; things that I thought might have skipped her mind after all the years of not physically seeing eachother. She asked me about my life, listened, and gave sound advice followed with prayers (she always loved to pray). We laughed, smiled, cried and I could feel her spirit hugging and kissing my face as she always did. "Pape, Pape" she would always call me. "Abike", she would always remind me. "You are born to be cherished, Abike mi".

Mama, your love is like no other. I find myself thinking about you, talking to you and telling you all the wondeful things your love, care, and sacrifice has allowed me to live and experience. We miss you. My dad misses you. My siblings miss you. You are deeply loved and forever cherished, Mama. Rest in God's perfect peace until we meet again. Love all ways, always and forever.

Pape❤️

Some of my dearest and fondest memories as a child includes that of my grandmother. Growing up, I would think to myself that I have never met a person so full of life and vigor as she was. We had the pleasure of mama living with us as children, and I will never forget the joy she brought to our home. I remember her sweet smile, her vibrant personality, and most of all, the special song she would sing for me that always made me dance... "Sadileke o Sha Sha Sha..." She was my grandmother that loved me unconditionally; she was someone I could truly be myself with and I knew that there would be no hint of judgment in the way she viewed me.
If there is one thing I have learnt in life, it is that the relationships and the bonds we build with others constitute a part of why we are sent to this earth. I do wish I could have spent more time with mama before her passing. She was a wealth of knowledge, and I would love to have known her more from my new perspective as an adult. She was strong, wise, and so full of insight. Her love knew no bounds and she gave of herself freely to all her family and loved ones.
I am so proud to be a part of her family. May she rest in heavenly peace.

In memory of the matriarch of the Adereti family.

Mama was loving and caring towards all around her. Always full of energy, mama remained agile even in her old age. We give glory to God for your life and all your achievements.

You are gone but not forgotten, Rest in peace mama

Thanking God for grandma’s life, for allowing her to see many, many years. Thank God for the blessing she was to us her family and to everyone around her. You have completed your race, rest in peace grandma.

I can’t even begin to describe the joy I have reminiscing on the times spent with Mama. She was kind and sweet and full of life, energy and so much knowledge. The kind you had to be around to truly appreciate. Growing up with her around was delightful. “Àgbéké, ore mi o”, she would sing proudly, clapping as she danced with me - no matter where we were. She would sing and cook and tell vibrant stories of her younger days that always left me in awe of who she was. Till this day, I’m still in awe of the woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend that she was to many. Forever grateful to have loved and been loved by her. Grateful to have been graced by the force that she was and to have spent time in her presence learning from her. I love you, Mama. I wish I said that more often. Thank you for who you were; for the love you gave so freely and showered us in; for the wisdom you shared; and for the many memories that will remain embedded deep within my heart. To say you are missed is a grave understatement. You’ll always be a part of me

Sun re, Maami

Sweet Mother,

I will never forget you because of your caring, compassionate, protective, and loving heart. You nurtured every one of us to be strong, hardworking, and with great determination to succeed no matter the challenges and situations we face in life.
Despite your lack of western education, you are a strong and very resilient woman with a drive to succeed regardless of all the obstacles and limitations.
There is an inner force within you that propelled you towards your fullest life as a very successful business woman, as you always aimed higher towards your goals.
You’re a role model, a very affectionate mother; I never saw you angry.
You will be greatly missed, Mama. We thank God for granting you that long life to be with us in good health and sound mind.
We love you and pray that the good will grant you eternal rest in glory. Amen.
Mama Amoke, Chief Mrs. Segilola Adunni, Aya Adereti, 
Sure re O

Oluwayemisi

Grandma has always been kind to me. Not once did we have a phone call where she didn’t pray for me and wish me well; I know few people that even come close to being as thoughtful and caring as her. I’m so grateful that she lived a full, happy life. I can’t name another 90+ year old that remain as alert, attentive, and active as she had been ‘til the very end. I am so grateful to have known her even though we wish she were still here with us.
May her beautiful soul rest in peace.

With Love,
Funmi

Dear grandma, I’m thankful for the time God has given us to know you. You imprint on our hearts will never cease. Your legacy lives on and you will be greatly missed. Love, always and forever x

My dear mother like no other, what a great loss your demise was to me. You were a caring, loving and perfect mother.

Chief Mrs. Segilola Adunni Adereti, Alias “Mama Oloye” gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, shouted at me, and kissed me, but most importantly she loved me unconditionally.

There are not enough words I can write or say to describe just how important my mother was to me.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and held so dear.

There is no goodbye for me, wherever you are in heaven, you will always be in my heart for the rest of my lifetime.

I am consoled by the quotation that says “Don’t grieve too much, Anything you lose comes around in another form”.

      I LOVE YOU, MOM…

I want to take this opportunity to thank my mother-in-law Chief Mrs Segilola Adunni Adereti.

I will forever admire your understanding, generosity, and kindness. Although you are gone, we will always cherish the great memories, hospitality, support and love you always gave to us when we visited you in Ile Ife. 

Thank you for accepting me and loving me and blessing me with your love. I'm grateful to God that I had you as a mother-in-law. Me and my husband spoke to you on the video call, a few days before your passing and the memories will remain with me for the rest of my life.

You'll always be remembered and adored in our hearts. Rest in peace, dear Mama Adereti. ️

May mummy’s soul rest in perfect peace. May God continually uphold the family in Jesus mighty name.

My Sweet Mother, Chief(Mrs)Segilola Adunni Adereti, the news of your sudden death came as a rude shock that fateful Friday, 21st July, 2023 by 2pm. As usual, you had your breakfast, still very much agile and even discussed with people in the house, until you entered into your room to have a nap. Alas, you passed on peacefully in your sleep.
All we have left now are sweet memories of your gentle and pleasant excitement each time we came visiting or called you on the phone. I will forever miss your usual responses of "Adereti Baba" "Oluyi Baba" each time I called. Always asking after your grandchildren, calling each one by name. You lived an enviable and comfortable life. God endowed you with so much grace and sound health that we thought you still have more years on this side of the divide with us. We never suspected your departure time was so near. What a great testimony, all that God gave you, you have kept. You were such an energetic and hardworking woman, always aiming for the topmost top in your trade and in the Church.
Even though you are no more physically here with us, we will continue to cherish the sweet memories of your loving and motherly figure to all and sundry. Sun re o, Mama Oloye, Mama Tanwa. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord, until we meet to part no more.

My dearest grandma will be sorely missed, her vibrancy and “young girl at heart” nature has taught us all to live life to the fullest and don’t limit yourself no matter what age you are!
We love and miss you, laying this flower and tribute in memory of you x

Great Grandma we know you We admire the live you lived
Hence we turn to the future in Christ to make you shine

We are happy for tomorrow because of you
Your life is beyond here because God Almighty loves you
Your life is beyond here and yesterday because of your worthy legacies
I cherish your memory and I let it live on

A golden heart stopped beating
Worthy hands at rest and at peace with its Maker
God broke our hearts to prove to us He takes the best

Great Grandma Segilola Aduni Wa Omoge ati Iya Adereti You may have passed on to the Lord but you left excellent memories within us
Thank you for your sacrifices your cares your smiles your love and everything that you have done for us

Where you are I know you are in a much better place I will be forever grateful and thankful that you are our Great Grandma

We bless God Almighty for His great grace for you

Iya wa e sun re ooo! Esuen fun iya rere fun wa

Yomi BALOGUN

Looking back at the wonderful memories I have of Mama, I can only thank God for blessing her with good health, peace of mind and the grace to see her children and family live successful lives.
She was a source of support to her children and I witnessed this when she did some babysitting for Tobiloba when his mom(her daughter-in-law) had some academic pursuits at the time. The love, devotion and care she provided him is something that I remember to this day.
God bless you mama and continue to rest in the bosom of our Almighty.

“Iya ni wura”, Mama you were a special mother, a precious gem and one in million that will forever be cherished in our hearts. Even though you are gone you will never be forgotten. We missed you so dearly but we are blessed for the time spent with you recently and your prayers for us. Sun re iya Tanwa. Your legacies will forever be remembered by all of us your children.

A mother worth celebrating. Her worth is evident in the life and legacy of godly offsprings she left behind. Continue to rest in your maker after a life well spent and works well done. Good night mama.

The news of the demise of my beloved mother came as a rude shock of my life because words failed me to describe how I felt on that fateful Friday (21st July) despite the fact I talked with her on my birthday (19th July) but I never thought that would be the last time I will talk with her. Though, I took it for granted that she will always be there. And it seems to me she lived her life like a candle in the wind. Never fading with the sunset when the rain set in.
I am consoled that she has gone back to her Maker (at the least expected time) having enjoyed the grace of God to the fullest and died peacefully in her sleep.
'DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL WHILE LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL'
Maami Segilola Adunni Aya Oluyi of Ojoyin continue to sleep on till we meet again at the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ on the resurrection morning.
Your legacy lives on. Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart forever.
ABIYAMO TOOTO!.........Your baby.

There are many fond and sweet memories I have of Mama Segilola Adunni Adereti competing for mention...Mama was a mother in a million . Her enduring love for her children, family and all who came across her was uncommon. Without mincing words, Mama was a great lover of family and people.
    Mama also gave her all in all to her grandchildren. She gave special attention to the minutest detail in caring for them and any child left in her care. Her characteristic prayers with the pet names and oriki she gave them I will never forget. She was witty, loving, brisk, smart, blunt( when she needed to be), did not suffer fools gladly but was also very loving. All these attributes endeared her to many. Her memory was sharp to the end and she lived a peaceful life with the Lord by her side. She saw her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren which is indeed a testament of God's benevolence and mercies towards her.
    It is my prayer that the Lord will console us all and give us the fortitude to bear this huge loss. May her passage herald good tidings to all her loved ones and those who cared for her in Jesus name.
     You lived long and you lived well Mama! May your sweet and gentle soul rest in eternal peace with your maker.


Love always
Your daughter.

This is a celebration of a life well spent , May mama’s soul Rest in Perfect Peace. I pray for fortitude for the entire family to bear this great loss. You will be missed ma, Eyin ti e fi sile a dara ma

Glory be to God for the life of our Mama Ojoyin whose training, guidance, and words of encouragement propelled us. Mama, your contributions to our growth keep fresh in my memory. I remember you always called me 'Sooko'. Sleep on Mama till resurrection day when we meet.
Adieu Mama

Iya ni wura iyebiye Mama sunre

I am grateful to have been able to call ‘Mama Arike’ my grandmother. She was a bright light in our family and even though this is a huge and irreplaceable loss I am consoled by the fact that she is now in the bosom of the Most High having lived a long and fulfilling life. Memories of I and my brother speaking to her every Sunday before church will forever be engraved in my heart. Her never-ending prayers has and will always continue to guide us in this journey of life. Mama was kind, caring,loving and smart. It is my only prayer that her gentle soul continues to rest in peace and her legacy continues to live on.

Iya Ojoyin, your memory will linger forever the braveness, free n good heart. Your legacy speaks on Iya olorire to tun bi gbogbo awon omo olorire.. Iya Ojoyin rest on. Surely we are going to miss you lya omo. O daro o maami.

Adieu Mama. You left your footprint on the surface of the earth. You lived a life of peace. You enjoyed the grace of God to the fullest. You slept peacefully and replicated yourself after your exit. Glory be to God. Sleep well in the blossom of your creator.

Adieu mama
Continue to rest in the Bossom of the Lord. We love you but God loves you more.

What a great woman of God.
Your works shall continue to speak.
Continue to rest at the bosom of God.

Rest in peace Mama .We thank God for a life well lived, A fitting end to a great life. May your gentle soul rest in peace you forever will live on in our hearts.

Mama Tanwa, you will always be remembered as a protective mother for all of us who grew up under your wings. You loved and nurtured all of us deeply so much so your motherly instincts couldn’t be misunderstood and your motherly influence and love will never be forgotten. Mama you are already missed but will never be forgotten. Sun re iya Alabi, mama Akin, mama Deleke, mama Lagoke, mama Amoke and Iya Osuade. It’s difficult to accept that you will no longer be physically with us but it’s reassuring that you are always going to be in our hearts. You were a great mother! From all of us next door at the Bamisayemi family

I pray for strength and healing as you grieve the loss of a wonderful and caring woman. Your mother was a rare and special person who made a great impact on all of us.May mama rest in peace....amen

I pray for strength and healing as you grieve the loss of a wonderful and caring woman. Our mother was a rare and special person who made a great impact on all of us. may

Mama Oloye sun re ooo. The day I meet mama she so lovely mother she used to call me omo Adereti wish true. My real father name it's. Rest on mama .........

To God be the glory for a life well spent, may the Lord give the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Good night Mama Rere. E ku ehin eni rere ti o lo.

Mama you left very good legacies behind, you were a rock and shield to your children and every one around you.

Continue to rest in the bosom of the almighty till we meet to part no more.
You will forever be missed...
Adieu mama!!!

What a glorious exit. You came, mama, saw and conquered. You died the death of the elect. Thank you for bearing and training good children... One of whom is my very good friend and brother, Osuade... May your soul rest in peace, mama rere. Má sún lọ láyà Olùgbàlà rẹ... Adieu mama!

Si sun ni irant olodo. Grandma, you came, you have seen and you have conquered. To God receive the glory. Be rest assured that your legacies shall continue lingers on. Thank you so much for your support, care and support that you have given us to be able to get to the pinnacle of our success. Adieu Mama Adunni and continue to rest in the bosom of your God. Hallelujah!

May your soul rest in blissful peace, grandma Segilola. We thank God for granting you the grace to live a life so long - long enough to become a great grandmother. A fitting end to a great life. You leave us but live on forever in our hearts. Rest well.

Mama you will be greatly missed, I love you so much, u showed me so much love whenever I come to visit you at home. You will be greatly missed. May ur gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Mama was a loving, caring and amazing grandmother. Mama was admired by all and I will always cherish the beautiful memories and the time we spent together. Rest in peace Mama

May the soul of grandma Adereti rest in the bossom of the Lord till the resurrection morning, amen. Goodnight mama.

Mama lived a good life and the legacy left behind will not be forgotten. Rest in peace aya Adereti Oluyi and be with your husband mama. Rest in perfect peace. Amen