Emily Oladunni Abiodun, (1951 - 2013) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

The memory of the righteous is a blessing ...

Proverbs 10:7

62 years old
Born on April 1, 1951 in Ilesa, Nigeria
Passed away on September 25, 2013 in Bristol, United Kingdom

This memorial website was created in memory of Emily Oladunni Abiodun, to honour and to celebrate her inspiring life and legacy and to provide a platform for family and friends to reflect on her life, share thoughts and memories as well as inspire and support each other. We deeply love, miss and remember her always.

“Then, when our mortal bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, the Scripture will be fulfilled: death is swallowed up in victory” - 1 Corinthians 15:54

And this is the promise ... the life everlasting - 1 John 2:25

Appreciation

We use this medium to express our appreciation of the various support from our relatives, our church family at C.C.C. Bristol, UK, friends at home and abroad, all colleagues from OAUTHC Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Cossham Gardens Bristol, RCCG Overcomers' House Bristol, and the support network from all over, who with unsurpassed affection and sympathies rallied round the family before and after our beloved's passing and at our times of profound grief.

We acknowledge the unquantifiable parting farewell from everyone present at the service of songs in Bristol and the interment at the family residence in Ilesa, Nigeria.

Ki Oluwa Je k'ojo jina si 'ra, Ese O.
Ven. M.S.E Akinfenwa Abiodun - for the family

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September 27, 2023

10 years!
All I can remember is a shinningstar with a good heart and a great lover of all in Christ. You loved so deeply Mama❤️
Continue to rest in peace ️❤️

September 27, 2023

10 years already and the only thing I am grateful for is being fully sure I will see you again because in our tribe, death isn’t the end. If I don’t remember anything about you, I remember how you prioritized family either close or distant, you really made yourself a good example big mummy. You shared love, made sacrifices, gave your time, you gave gifts, you gave your resources and fostered unity. You really kept everyone dear to you at heart and these qualities are very rare but these qualities tells so much of who you are. The devil really lost when you left because what he didn’t know is you replicated your qualities in many lives you touched and because to be absent in the body is to be present with the lord and that’s a win. I miss you and I sometimes imagine how things would be if you were still here. Love you big mummy❤️❤️

Kayode Oyewole

September 27, 2023

From the very beginning, when I first saw Mommy, I was totally accepted. She made me feel right at home…In fact, I honestly don’t remember ever going through an awkward transition from being a stranger to being the son-in-law. She welcomed me from the very first day she saw me.

She welcomed me into the family with open arms and helped me build my own. I will forever admire your generosity and kindness. Although you are gone, I see you every day in my wife and our children I’m grateful to God that I had you as a mother-in-law. Mommy’s compassion for others was so deep!

She treated others with kindness and respect and many lives were blessed through her goodness.. But even in grief, we know we are so lucky to have had this loving mother in our lives and, now, in our hearts forever.

Thank you for being a loving and caring mother. May your soul find serenity in the afterlife.” “Though we say goodbye, your memory will forever live on. Rest peacefully Iyawo baba Abiodun.

September 26, 2023

That morning 10 years ago remains fresh in our memories, but the memories shared with you remain evergreen. You are the best mother I could have asked for, a mother hen indeed, second to none. You are loved dearly mummy even in death. May you continue to find eternal rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ and may your memories remain ever sweet. Rest on dear mother until we meet again. We love you but Jesus loves you most.

September 26, 2023

10 years had gone by, and we still missing you but your legacy live on forever. All the precious memories I had with you from childhood, I will forever cherish mummy. Thank you for being a blessing to many. Folake, sis Aanu, bro Gbenga, sis Tinuke and sis Feyi are doing well, making positive impact in this world. I am sure you are proud of them all. We love you mummy.

September 25, 2023

When the Lord called you to glory, it was as if our lives went on pause. 10 years on, memories of you are evergreen, and I am reminded of your voice, your smile, your wit and humour, your strength, your zest for life and your lasting legacy that lives on. Those precious memories, I will cherish till eternity.
Loved and hugely missed ❤️

September 25, 2023

10 years gone so fast Mummy, and it was with grateful hearts that your sons, daughters and grandchildren gathered to celebrate you this past Saturday. It was beautiful reminiscing on the things that made you special, and the beautiful legacies of love, faith, unity, industry, focus, strength, courage, determination and many more that you left in us.
You are simply irreplaceable and thankfully, the void you left continue to be filled with the blessings of your memory.
You are missed beyond words.
Mummy, sleep on in the comfort of Christ Jesus.

September 25, 2023

Mummy, you not being around these last 10 years left a void only God can fill. There is so much comfort in knowing you are resting and at peace. I thank God for the legacy you and Daddy left. I’m missing and thinking of you today and always.

September 25, 2023

It is 10 years today mum and it is still so fresh. Your early departure from this marketplace called “the world” was not an easy event, however, your legacy makes it easy. Keep resting in the bosom of the Lord, as we now know that “to live is Christ and to die is gain”. This gives us joy that while you were here, your life daily brought glory to God and even in death, your life kept achieving that goal.

Afe o sugbon Jesu fe oju, Sun Re, Sun Re, Sun Re.

September 25, 2023

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1thes4:13-14

For to be absent in the body,is to be present with the Lord, this is my consolation.....
Keep Resting in Peace Mummy.
I love you❤️

September 25, 2023

Blessed are those that died in Christ, for their work shall follow
them. Ten years ago like yesterday, that our dear mummy, departed this sinful world. Is not that you died only that death was just a means of your transit to eternal Glory where there is no pains or agony but life everlasting.

You laid a legacy of Unity, love and oneness within the family. This seed you sowed is ever continue within us that make us stand out as a body. You were a soft spoken leader that desired the best for we your siblings and your followers.

Continue be resting in the bosom of the Lord Almighty till the resurrection morning when we shall meet and part no more but ever in the presence of God Almighty singing and rejoicing.

Sleep on mom, till the resurrection morning. We love you but Christ loves you most.

September 25, 2023

You were light to the Ogbara's family, and to so many people who knew you, you brought unity to the family, And this has been a driving force for the family to stay United, your legacy and testimonies of people about you will always be remembered. I miss you my dearest and ever sweet sister and I would always love you. May your soul continue to rest in peace

September 25, 2023

It is 10 years already that you left this sinful world darling Mummy, your love towards the entire family was second to none when you were still here, your leadership roles remained cherishable, may the Lord continue to rest your soul, Amen.

September 25, 2023

It's been exactly 10 years since you have been called to eternal glory by our good lord.
May your soul rest in perfect peace in the Lord.
Till we meet again at the feet of Christ.
You will forever be remembered for your motherly care and affection in our lives and more importantly your honesty, sincerity and integrity.
With love from yemisi❤️.
From:
Wumi-Adefaye yemisi.

September 25, 2023

You were light, and even in death, all report of you are of good reports. I am glad to have known you, Big Mummy your memory is forever blessed.. it's 10years today and I can only imagine how beautiful it would have been if you are still around. Keep resting Big Mummy, You are loved and dearly missed.

September 25, 2023

We are always so happy to know that you lived a fulfilled life and are resting at the bosom of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will always love you. See you at the Resurrection Morning.

April 2, 2023

Yesterday was your birthday. How full your joy would have been! We would have loved to have you with us but that you are with the Lord is greater gain. We miss you dearly mummy. ❤ We are however comforted with the sweet memories, wisdom, laughter, admonishments, love, sacrifice, strength and example. Was amusing to learn yesterday that you got a traffic ticket while coming to London to visit me from Bristol. Continue to rest in the Lord's bosom, Apeke, aya Akinfenwa, till we all meet at the Lord's feet.

March 19, 2023

Dearest mum,

It’s Mother’s Day but the day was busy. I had a quick evening nap and had a dream. We all seemed to be a little younger and in our family home. It was night time but I had also had an evening nap in the dream and woke up looking for you and dad as I could see everyone else. Sister Feyi appeared and said daddy is upstairs in his room but didn’t know where you were. We all started looking for you frantically and mum I woke up from my dream in a panic looking for you.
I felt the pain of your loss all over again. You are sorely missed mum. Thank God for your legacy of togetherness and unity. I called Bro Gbenga and he bursted into singing and prayers to praise the name of our God for His grace, mercy and constant presence. We remember you today mummy and always. We miss your love , warmth and affection as we sing
Hallelluyah
Hallelluyah
Hallelluyah Jesu feranwa.

September 25, 2022

9 years today since your passing! You are remembered today just like everyday and you are missed very very much. Continue in your peaceful rest Mum until we meet at the Lord's feet.
I love you x.

September 25, 2022

Precious mom, we remember you today just as we do always! Keep resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus. Halleluyah

April 1, 2022

Happy (post humous) birthday to our beloved mom. We miss your warmth, love and care. But we happy to know that you're resting at the bosom of our Lord and Saviour. Keep resting, mom.

With lots of love,
'Wole Asoro

September 28, 2021

Dearest mum, It’s been 8 years but I love how memories of you are still fresh , how the legacies you have left behind are yielding fruits still, how you are with us still in our memories, how every now and again your grandchildren still talk about you. I thank God because your memory shall continue to be blessed. Love you forever

September 25, 2020

Dearest mum,

It’s been seven years, time has really flown by. A lot has happened including daddy joining you to be with the Lord. The memories remain fond. For weeks now I kept remembering the song omo Olorun to nparo ta lo fi jo...... in your beautiful tone of voice. I remember how you dance round trying your hardest to make it ring through.

Mummy your memory remains blessed till eternity, the legacies you left behind very much alive. You will always be remembered for all your good works. The discipline and the cajoling just to ensure we walk in God’s ways, all of which keeps paying off. None of them has gone to waste and by the grace of God are being passed on to your grand children. Niyi recently for days couldn’t stop talking about how much he misses you, how much he wishes you are still here and I do too.
But we take comfort in the knowledge that you are in a place of comfort. Rest on in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ, where we shall meet to part no more.

September 25, 2020

It has been 7 years that you left us with beautiful and godly memories and legacies. We had time to reminisce and relish your momentous impact in the past weeks of committing your darling Akin to mother earth. As testimonies flowed of your great impact in our families, I was particularly overjoyed about how you came into his life and made it beautiful, more meaningful and purposeful, and a blessing.
I will continue to hold dear all your beautiful legacies, and continue to be grateful for the blessings that we enjoy because of the beautiful life you lived.
Apeke Oladunni, continue your sweet and deserved rest in Jesus.

September 25, 2020

7 years gone. I paused for a long time. I cried a bit because it still hurts. It will forever hurt, however we continue to have comfort that you are sleeping in peace until the trumpet sounds and we all reunite again. Sleep on Mum. We love and miss you.

September 25, 2020

Mummyyyy I can’t believe it had been 7 years, a lot has happened over the last 7years. You are greatly missed and we love you.

April 1, 2020

Dearest Mum, we are reminded of you everyday but today your posthumous birthday makes it special.

Ma sunlo olufe
Kosi ma sinmi
Gborile aya Olugbala re
Afe o sugbon Jesu fe o ju
Sun re! Sun re!! Sun re!!!

April 1, 2020

You will forever be in our heart and forever missed aunty.

April 1, 2020

An amazing mother you are.
We all carry on with life but things are never the same without you. You are sorely, sorely, sorely missed; your smile, your wit, your words, everything about you...
We will meet again, that I know and what a joyful reunion that will be!
I love you mum x

April 1, 2020

We remember you today and always Mummy, because you are sorely missed. As I write this with tears streaming down my face, I am comforted that we shall meet again at Jesus' feet. Abiyamo tooto and virtuous mother, rest on in the bosom of our Lord Jesus.

April 1, 2020

Today would have been your 69th birthday but the cold hands of death snatched you away from us 6 years ago. We remember you every day just as we continue to hold dear your the legacies you bequeathed us. Even in death, we love you, mom. Keep resting in the Bossom of our Lord.

September 26, 2019

Time may have passed but thoughts of you are forever ingrained in our hearts. It’s 6 years ago but our consolation remains that we shall be reunited with you again. Sleep on mama. We love you and will continue to love you. Good night, mom.

September 26, 2019

We remember you not just during this anniversary season but always. You remain dear and close to our hearts and are comforted by beautiful memories of you.

Rest on dearest mum in the bosom of your maker, till we meet to part no more.

September 25, 2019

Dear Mum

It is an understatement to say I miss you.

We are all comforted because we are convinced you are resting with God.

Love you always Mum..

September 28, 2018

Dear Mum
I have not seen a day that passes that I do not remember you. Something always remind me of you. It may be an expression, sometimes a word that you will normally say. Other times, it might be an action from someone and I will smile.
Indeed sweet is the memory of the righteous. I remember how you will come back from work and dash up with speed on the stairs. "That is how I always know you were back". I remember you wanting to eat poundo yam at night after a long day work and I will say Mummy it's late, and you will say Feyi fimile oooo. I still laugh remembering one day you came back and sat downstairs to eat your poundo yam before coming upstairs so that I won't ask you not to eat. I heard movements downstairs and I came and we both laughed and laughed.
I remember your kindness, care, love and words of encouragement. I remember your wisdom, understanding, and most importantly your references to life.
I can simply say you were amazing....
We are all doing well, yet running our different races with all diligence, obedience and with Christ.
Continue to rest in peace till we meet on resurrection day when we will part no more.
Feyikemi

September 25, 2018

You will forever be in our heart. Gone but not forgotten. We love you.

April 2, 2018

Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. And as your birthday this year coincides with the resurrection of our Lord, May the power of resurrection raise you up on that day to spend eternity in the the presence of God. Amen.

September 25, 2017

Fondly remembered always because your life inspires us at all times. The beautiful memories you left are timeless treasures etched in our hearts. Your life was a blessing, and your memory a keepsake. Apeke Oladunni! Continue to rest in the Lord's bosom.

September 25, 2017

Dearest Mum

My words are choking. It can be really hard. No matter how much I try, I have come to realised it is impossible not to think about you. Something reminds me of you every blessed day. But we all have the consolation that you are with God. Mum we are doing well to the glory of God. Thank you ever so much for your counsel, wisdom and words of encouragement. I remember them very well. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord, aya Akinfenwa.

September 25, 2017

Continue to rest in peace Big Mummy

September 25, 2017

You are greatly missed Aunty. Sat here crying thinking about my childhood memories with you and how we are going to miss you so much more in few weeks at my sister, Folake's wedding. One thing I belief is, you are with the Lord and that gives me great peace. I promise to look after folake on the big day and I am sure my big sisters, bro Gbenga and daddy will do too. Myself and folake were talking about you two weeks ago about how we had to get our nails cut every Sunday after church before having lunch. We miss you greatly. Your life inspires us at all times. The beautiful memories you left are timeless treasures in our hearts.

September 25, 2017

Rest on Ma

September 25, 2017

Remembering and celebrating your life today mummy, as you continue to rest and reign in eternity with the saints. Forever dear, forever loved, forever missed !

April 1, 2017

Thinking of you today on your birthday Mummy. Wishing we could celebrate together and get a manicure as we had planned on your last birthday with us. Your absence is painful but the happy memories with you are treasures I hold dear. Thinking of you today, always and forever. I love you and miss you.

April 1, 2017

Happy birthday to an amazing and beautiful woman. We miss you dearly.

April 1, 2017

Happy Birthday. Rest on Ma

September 25, 2016

Continue to rest in the bosom of Almighty ma

September 25, 2016

Wow i can't belief is been 3 years already. We miss you so much aunty. Folakemi and everyone are doing very well. Folakemi got engaged few weeks ago. I wish you were here to plan the wedding with us, but sister Feyi, sis Tinuke and sis Aanu are here and they will make you proud on her wedding day. We miss your smile and your beautiful heart of gold. Your memory will forever be in our heart. And I promise to keep looking out for Folakemi for you.

September 25, 2016

A poem for the Abioduns'

Memories Of Mom

© Melissa M. Robinson

Published on February 2006

Though it's been years now
since you were taken away,
the memories are still strong
and I wish you were here today.
I can't see nor touch you
so I know you're not here
but I've still got the past
and in my heart you're still near.
I used to wake up at night
screaming aloud and calling your name,
I must of needed someone
'cause of all my hurt and fear.
If I could see you one last time
you know what I would do-
Release all my emotions
and say mom, I LOVE YOU!!!

You linger still in my memories.....
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ......X

September 25, 2016

❤Continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord my 'star in heaven'. Still can't but wish you were here though I know you are in a great place. David and Mabel will be 10 next month and they still talk about and pray for you. So proud to be your daughter. Forever you will fondly remain in my heart❤.

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September 27, 2023

10 years!
All I can remember is a shinningstar with a good heart and a great lover of all in Christ. You loved so deeply Mama❤️
Continue to rest in peace ️❤️

September 27, 2023

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