Dear all,
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Emelia Amartey-Quarcoo who lived courageously, laughed joyously, worked tirelessly and loved all to the fullest. Her legacy, reflected in many, would continue to impact the world around. Please share a memory or a story of her to tell the world and generations to come.
Funeral and Burial Arrangements:
Friday, 17th June, 2016
Wake-Keeping: At the family residence, Osu-Ashante
Saturday, 18th June, 2016
Venue: The Forecourt of the Statehouse, Osu-Accra
7am: Pre-Burial Service- her body will be laid in state
9am: Burial Service
Internment: Osu Cemetary (Private Burial) followed by the final funeral rites
Attire: Black and Red
Hymn 370
The Lutheran Hymnal
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMore and more I grow to understand that.
Your love lives on...my shining lady in red❤
Death, where is thy victory?
I remember Emelia In the 1990’s when she was the YWCA National Youth Chairman. At one of the J.H.S Annual Adolescent Leadership Training programmes sponsored by Former Mobil Oil Ghana Limited, she was one of the resource persons for Nutrition. After the lecture of the above, she taught the participants the preparations of queen cakes and coated groundnuts ‘’Nkatie Burgar’’. Based on the previous lesson, Emelia arranged an appropriate excursion at ASTEK in Nsawam.
This was her intention to broaden the participants knowledge on Nutrition.
Her readiness in response to any assignment made her to be chosen as the principal judge at another programme. This time for essay and poetry competition.
This was held at the British Council Hall during YWCA National Youth Celebration. Among the participating Schools from Tema and Accra, the YWCA Secretarial School emerged the best.
At my 70th Birthday Celebration, Emelia was actively involved by being the MC at the party. In addition, she presented a box of cakes and her interaction with the guests brought excitement to everyone.
My last interaction with her was last year when I met her at Mrs. Eshun’s Birthday Celebration. We sat closely together and chatted.
Emelia even though you are gone, memories of you will still linger in my mind.
Have a Peaceful Rest in the Lord
Amen.
By: Eunice Ama Osei
Ooh! Yes Auntie Emelia, Indeed A Life Well Lived: This is a statement I remember being said by her whenever we are cought in deep conversation. Especially, when she was trying to explain few things supporting them with examples of eminent people of blessed memory. One thing I personally learnt about Emelia was anytime we met,I always learned something educative from our discussions and conversations.
She was so knowledgeable and had broad ideas about any subject of discussion.
She was indescribable.
Entrust any assignment to her and it will be diligently and satisfactorily carried out. Unless, she decided not to take it up.
Auntie Emelia was an eminent woman of dignity. She was not a shy person. She always spoke out her positive mind irrespective of the person she was dealing with i.e. ‘’Pempem – si pem – pem’’. She was very hard working and always fished out avenues for cash/kind support from philanthropists, organizations and individuals to host programmes.
Before one could gossip about her, she would have already made her statement ‘’As for me I know I am an extrovert’’. She was very stern when it comes to a serious work to be done. She hates cheating and prefers a fair share of anything to all deserving people. Auntie Emelia could be very ‘’rough’’, making water muddy without looking back when the right thing was not done or said correctly. ‘’Ha buulu hetoo ye nile ni elee le hewↄ’’ supporting her comment with the Bible.
For the 17 years of our relationship, I visited her in all the Schools she was posted, to congratulate her and to encourage her to work harder. Unfortunately I was yet to visit her at Klo Senior High school.
Parting company is very difficult. Little did I know that Auntie Emelia came to part company with me at office on Tuesday, 29th March, 2016, exactly 3 weeks before her untimely death. An incident very painful to recollect. She had endless conversations coupled with ‘’hi! 5’’ handshakes only to bid me fare well. As I picture her and her outfit on the said day, I say memories of her will forever remain with me. Christians as we are I clearly accept that she has completed her God – given assignments on this earth.
My big sister and a bosom friend;
Ayekoo! tsulↄ kpakpa
Okԑ gbԑ nyiԑ mↄ jurↄ, Yesu amↄ onine mli kԑ ya shia Shweshwee shwe
Amen.
By Margaret A. Dowuona, Adabraka
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my loss,thou hath taught me to say,
It is well,it is well
With my soul.
No amount of words can tell how much appreciation everyone who has ever encountered our dear Auntie Amelia has in heart for her.
She indeed made a great impart in our lives.She would always urge you on in everything you do cos she saw great potential that you wouldn't even realize yourself.
Auntie Emelia,your presence will be greatly missed and we pray that our dear Lord keeps you rested in his Bossom.
Farewell Mrs.Emelia Amartey-Quarcoo,farewell Ma'am,farewell and Thank you for every word you ever said to me.
“Well, now I looked over Jordan and what did I see
Comin' for to carry me home
There was a band of angels a comin' after me
Comin' for to carry me home”
I remember you used to sing this song sometimes and it’s only right to put it here because I am positive a flight of angels came and carried you into heaven. Auntie Emelia, Da Yie!
with me since she trusted my zeal instil discipline in students
inthe course of our career.
She enjoys my company so much that at her first school as a
headmistress, she invited me to assist her management team
at the Dispora Girls SHS.
Though her wish didn't materialize, she kept faith in me and will
always call me on taking decisions on certain eduational and
Sports issues.
Sister Emelia was a sweet woman. She is always on my mind.
Then, the news of your death made me too wept like a child in the office. My day was over as there was nothing else I could do than to look at your pictures on my phone with fond memories in tears.
Sister Amerley (as we affectionately call her), the last time I saw you was the evening of April 3, 2016 when you passed by to say hi to us, especially to mum and dad. What was the meaning to that short visit - goodbye? I remember you dressed in white lace with a black shoe and bag to fit perfectly like yourself. The swift smile you gave me still feels like you are forever smiling at me. No wonder I dreamt of you smiling at me.
I therefore believe that you want the family to return your smiles and be happy for you because you are happy to respond to a divine call. Hence we share tears of joy; for you were a joy to us and many others.
We thank God for your well lived life and thank you too for not refusing to share the love of God with mankind. Till we meet again in God's Kingdom, my dear sweet Cousin, Rest lovingly in the bosom of the Lord.
Shalom!
I wish I could say I hope to meet someone like you someday, but I am aware that you are truly one of a kind. I can only hope I make you smile and make you proud. Aunty Emelia gone too soon!
Then laugh her hearty laugh.
And then I heard the angel say,
"Her work on Earth is done."
Thank you for the constant love and care shown and encouragement given.... Has indeed gone a long way to help me... RIP Aunt Emelia
I met you again in 2014 and you were so happy because I was not that little girl you used to send around but I was the lady you were expecting me to grow and become.I thank God for a life well lived.Im sad ,only but for a while because I know the Atonement of Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to meet once again.I love you from the depths of my heart,till we meet again Aunty Emelia x.Rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus
"Your level of complete selflessness keeps us in constant check with our walk in Christ. You clearly set the pace in acknowledging every special day and moment in our lives. Your smile still lingers on in our hearts whenever you spoke. Indeed we would miss your cooking". Rest in peace Aunty Emelia
You became a friend to my family and we are still in shock. Words can not express our pain. You made me feel loved and pampered, you shared in my joy and pain.
I will never forget you.
Auntie Emelia RIP
It was a surprise to bump into each other but the memory of that night and the week after when we went mountain climbing at Aburi could never be forgotten.
it was fun catching up on the years we have both lost and so when I was told you have been taking ill and rushed to Korle'bu for me it was not one that I took serious.
Sadly enough you were connecting to us just to bid us farewell.
I still can remember when on Monday April 18, I visited with another mate at your bedside around 5pm; you could only look at us and request that I pray for you. Yes I did pray but then you never wanted to look back at us again. And on the dawn of April 19, 2016 you answered the call to eternity.
Emelia it still remains a wild dream, unbelievable. All the ideas and plans you had for our 40th anniversary/homecoming after Chrimesco is gone with the wind...
I trust that your work here on earth has been accomplished . May the good Lord keep you in His bossom until we meet again.
Cherished one, your smile and laughter still rings in my ears.....
Indeed, forever missed the call shall be!!!!!!
It is very heartbreaking to loose a dear one. I never had the opportunity to meet with you since graduating from
high school, but was glad to reconnect via WATZ UP, after so long.
DEATH is not only a painful lose, it also has it's benefits & rewards. It's been ssid that, no one sees his maker in the flesh but in spirit. Now that you've departed and become a spirit, we are resting in the assurance that you are up on your way to meet your maker. So Keep smiling & keep shinning
Fare thee well desr mate
Daniel Abbey
You affected me with your boldness, happy mood, your activeness. Rest in peace mummy
How was i to know that it would be my last communion with you.
I remain speechless!
Indeed, the candle you always lighted in my heart will never burn out!
Thank you for your Love, Anty Emy, Thank you, for being you.
I am because you were.
Thank you Amary Q. Thank you
Leave a Tribute
More and more I grow to understand that.
Your love lives on...my shining lady in red❤
Tribute by Mr & Mrs Boahene
You have lived a very victorious life, you have impacted a lot of lives around the globe including ours,You have done it all Amary Q. How we wish you could stay with us so you can teach our children and play with them when you retire from active service. How we wish you will stay with us and tell us all the things that happened when whiles we were away from home. Amary Q we know you are safe with your maker so we shall not mourn but rather strive to see you again in heaven. Your legacy will remain with us and we shall hold on to your values and principles. Amary Q we miss you already. Rest in prefect peace till we meet again.
EULOGY
BY ELLEN ANYELEY CLEGG
I remember clearly youthful days in Secondary School
Memories remind me of all the happiness and sorrows we shared
Students running here and there studying, cleaning or dining together
At the end of it all parting to face life, each on his own
I remember my first day at Christian Methodist Secondary School when another new student (homo) was asked to help me carry my chop box into the hostel. This happened to be no other person than Ms. Emelia Amartey-Quarcoo who had reported earlier. That same evening we were lined up kneeling down in front of the chop box room and the seniors used their bum bums to hit our faces. I was hit hard and fell. As fate would have it the one kneeling by my side who helped me get up was no other person than Emelia. That was how our friendship started. We had our moments of quarrels and reuniting. In school I did not have enough hair and other girls always made fun of me because of that, but Emelia never refused to braid my hair.
Oh Emelia those were our glorious moments when we moved together to each other’s house during exeat ensuring that we shared and ate what we had.
After our Secondary School days, you went into Teacher Training and I into Nursing. We lost touch with each other; but I will never forget the first day you walked into Ward I of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital beaming with smiles whilst I looked surprised and wondered how you managed to trace me. After that we lost contact again but surprisingly on an Outreach Service in Osu I met a young fair colored boy bearing the name Amartey-Quarcoo and on direct questioning he informed me that I can see you that day at home for you were mourning your beloved who died in a motor accident. Since then we have been communicating occasionally because you always took the initiative to look me up. I am not a WhatsApp fanatic but you always remember me by sending inspirational messages even though I hardly ever replied your messages.
This year started with your New Year message which I did not reply and when I realized you joined the others on the platform I quickly went onto our private line to have time for ourselves. That was when you informed me that you are now in Klo – Agogo SHS after five years’ service at Diaspora Girls.
I was baffled by what you wrote in our last chat: “My oil dried up earlier but the Lord has restored it.”
I wanted you to explain but did not get the chance. The next thing I heard was that you were on admission where I watched your health deteriorating
I still cannot comprehend why this should be so because you were the one who threw the challenge to the group to go hiking on the Aburi Mountain as well as look for the other mates.
Emelia, as you join our fore bearers on this glorious journey to your maker, we take consolation in the fact that we shall surely meet again.
Tsulɔ Kpakpa yaa wɔ ojogbann
Ameley Amartey –Quarcoo
Emelia Amartey-Quarcoo
Wɔ shweshweeshwe yɛ Nuntsɔ lɛ Kpokoiaan
TRIBUTE BY FRIENDS
ANITA COLLISON
To my dearest friend and sister, Emelia Amerley Amartey-Quarcoo.
I met Auntie Emelia as I affectionately called her in September 1998 at O'Reilly Senior High School during my first year of appointment to the school.
Being the reserved type of person, I had no friends and so never sat in the staff common room. I shuttled from my home to school to have my lessons each day,
Apparently, Auntie Emelia had noticed my way of life and approached me one day and asked me to share her office with her, sitting right by her side.
She drew me very close to her and pampered me very well like a daughter. Infact,I
enjoyed her lovely company and stopped my shuttling from my home to the school to
have my lessons.
We became so close and gradually, she became part of my family and shared my
family's joys and sorrows.
Auntie Emelia, I have never forgotten the weekend we spent together at Coconut
Groove, Elmina when you won the Best Teacher's Award
I could tell Auntie Emelia my challenges and within a twinkle of an eye she would find a solution for me.
After she had left O'Reilly Senior High School to Accra High School and Association
International School, we still mentained our friendship. She visited me at home and I
did same.
When she was posted to Diaspora Girls Senior High School as headmistress, I visited
her a couple of times. I can go on and on.
On Saturday 9th April, 2016, I had a phone call that you were not well and had been
admitted at the Korle bu Teaching Hospital.
Driving from Roman Ridge to Korle bu was most distressing for me. I got there, held
your hands and prayed for you. I was not happy at all when I left you because I had
never seen you sick before. You were such a strong and lively person.
On Sunday, Lady Reverend Kathleen Parker -Allotey called to tell me you were better and that you responded to her prayers. I was so happy and began to sing.
On 12th of April, 2016 when your sister Amorkor called, I least expected the news that you had passed on . I shed and continue to shed so much tears. Oh Auntie Emelia, why did you have to leave us so soon?
Auntie Emelia, who will I share my joys and challenges with?
You were a pillar of strength to me, but our ways are not God's ways neither our
thoughts his thoughts.
As Thomas Fuller said "The happy thoughts of those we love will never pass away "
so you will always be in our hearts and on our minds.
To the brother and sisters and the entire family, I say
Partings come and hearts are broken,
Loved ones go with words unspoken,
Deep in their hearts there's a memory kept
For a sister and a friend they'll never forget
Although you've lost a dear sister
A life linked with her own,
She's still ours to remember.
When the sun shines tomorrow, it shines for you. It rises to let you know that there will always be sunshine after the rain. It shines to let you know there are brighter days
ahead.
Auntie Emelia, may the Lord grant you eternal rest till we meet again.
Auntie Emelia, Yawo ojogbann!!