The memory of the just is blessed. Thank you for living a life of smiles, giving joy, and caring!

I know how it feels to love someone and miss their presence but I don't know how it feels to lose a loved one, especially a spouse. So I celebrate a woman of impact as she continues to rest with Jesus in heaven.

You are forever in our heart. I miss you dearly but your memories are profound. Keep resting in bossom of the Almighty.

Rest on Olori. We love and miss you

You continue to live in our mind, live on.

Aunty Folashade Akinyoyenu.

We are comforted by your memories. Miss you greatly. You are simply irreplaceable, the shoes you left behind is really big, but we are all wearing it well. Love you.

May you always be remembered and may the heavens continue to rejoice because of you.

Olori, we miss you and continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

Folasade mi, you are forever missed. That "Molly" voice keeps ringing in my ears. Your memories live on. See you on the ressurection morning dearie.

My dear Sade continue to rest at the feet of the Father. We surely will meet on resurrection morning beloved.

You are always in my thoughts Oremi . I will cherish the moment we shared together Sade

I remember Olori with fond memories of one who is selfless and look out for others. She exudes so much love and joy around her.
We will miss you till when we meet at the master’s feet.

Take heart brother, God knows best. May the Lord continue to strengthen you and the family she left behind.

May her continue to rest in peace.

Though I met you once but I can't forget your selflessness. Rest on!

The life of one we love is never lost. Dear sister, you had the heart that cared completely, you had the smile that brought so much pleasure, you had the love that brought joy beyond measure. Thank you for the awesome 42 years you gave to mankind.

You will be forever missed.

Heaven's gain

Blessed is the memory of the righteous. As you missed here on earth, heaven gained you to sing with the choir of the most high. Continue to reign with the saints Triumphant.

May her gentle soul continues to rest in perfect peace!!

May God continue to uphold you and family, thank God that the values she stood for lives on the heart of men, sweet is the memory of the righteous. We love sis, but heaven gained a golden heart. Sleep on till we meet and part no more. It is well with you dear brother greetings to my people

Olori Sade, continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord. God will continue to uphold Seyi and the children in Jesus name. Amen.

You are forever in our hearts Folashade. Though short was your stay, but very impactful. May your soul rest on

May her gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace ️

Happy Birthday to a rare gem

I pray for her blessed family on this day

May she always be celebrated.

A o pade l'ese Jesu...

It is another year but still feels like yesterday, we shall always miss you till we meet again by His grace. Rest on

Olori, it's a year already. You are sorely missed. Your memory is forever blessed. Keep resting Sis. God's continuous peace and grace on your husband and lovely children. 

It's well, it's well, it's surely well rest on ma'am, do pray that you're in the Lord's bossom watching over us all.... Much love

Her kindness and lovely smile are truly missed. May her soul continue to rest in peace.

Take heart, uncle.
Rest on in God's sweet bossom ma'am.
God bless your kids.

Aburo mi, your exit is indeed a proof of our frailties as humans. Your life a proof of the mercy and favour of our Heavenly Father. We can only wish with time it becomes easier while we hold unto to God for Grace to continue. We prayed together, we shared jokes in passing, I saw you blossom, I recall your smiles and zest for life.
Rest in His presence where we will meet to part no more.

May her beautiful soul rest in peace. Amen!

My darling sister Sade. Such a lively and friendly person you were. Never a dull moment with you. Every time we met either in church or other gatherings,we always had something to discuss from family to spiritual to business. Thank you for your service to God and most especially our children. You will be greatly missed but we take solace knowing that you are in a better place. Adieu my dear sister.

Folasadeeeeeee! Why do I start from? I will start from December 27 2020, when I saw your photos on Seyi’s timeline wishing you a happy birthday. First I felt bad again, for missing the date itself knowing you’re almost a Christmas baby!

Then I smiled seeing you, the kids (all grown) and Seyi. I saw you’d lost weight and I wondered personally if that was intentional. But with the load of work I had to do, I brushed the thought aside, left a comment and prayed for you in my heart- like I always did! Yes I pray for you every time you come to my mind: as I do for you and Seyi often- especially when I think of the times we spent together years ago before I travelled. Some of the time, I pray when i feel guilty we’ve haven’t been in touch as much as I’d have loved.

Most of the time, it’s out of pure genuine love I have for you,Seyi and the kids. How could I not? After the years we spent together and new moms, newly wed women trying to figure out our God given roles together. I’d come to your house, bring little imisi and his Lunch. You’d waddle to the door with your huge belly to open the door for me and we’d spend the day together.

I’d share how it is like to be a mom, you’d share your struggles with the bump but also fantasize how much you couldn’t wait to meet your son. And when it was time for Jaiye to arrive, I was right there with you! Going back and forth and advising you on what to look out for when it was TIME! Jaiye came and naturally , Seyi named me his Godmother.

A role I am yet to solely take on ( compounding the guilt I feel right now)! Years passed and your little daughter came, my namesake!!! We started to live life, miles apart and that took a toll! There are lots of regrets I feel right now mostly because I didn’t know that life had happened the way I didn’t think at all! Every time thoughts of you came along, I would long for the day we would catch up, spend loads of time together as though we’d never been apart. Little did I realize that while that day would STILL COME , no doubt, it won’t be in THIS LIFETIME.

Rather, it would happen on that day when we will meet to part no more! Folasade, while this seems like a piece where I am confessing my sins and sharing my regrets, it is one of gratitude for the time we shared together. The laughs, cries, and journeys to Iporin market together. I hope you read this somehow..I hope there’s a printer in heaven that you could print this on and read it everyday just as I intend to. Then let me ask that you write one to me too and save it. I promise I will get to read it someday! Goodnight Folasade

Shade, I can't still believe you re gone. I remember the first day we met.
You were all smiles, always happy. You are so young to die but I know u re in a better place. May you find peace in the Lord's bossom. Amen

A gentle soul with a sweet spirit. Beautiful smiles and a happy contented heart.
Her soul rests in peace and the hearts of those she left behind are comforted by God's Spirit.

May your gentle soul rest in peace Shade Omo Oshomoji Olori Seyi-Akinyoyenu. Being brought up in the ways of the Lord together as children in BAHM Church, I saw a gentle, reserved yet friendly person in you. As adults, I experienced your kindness and gift of reaching out to others. It was a shock to hear of your passing on to glory however your testimony is that heaven gained a beautiful soul and for that I join all our friends to rejoice because we shall meet again in our Father’s kingdom. Adieu!

Hmmm! Our ever smiling Shade, always out to make everyone comfortable. A model wife and mother.. We miss you greatly but we are comforted by the fact that you are resting with the Lord. Till we meet at the feet of Jesus, adieu!

'Olori Akinyoyenu'
That how I loved to, and do, call you.

Writing this is a big challenge for me because you are my beloved sister and a friend.

You were one of the few I first noticed when we joined the Church, your love, energy and care knew no bound.

I could still hear your voice calling me "egbon mi, eyin laye yi" whenever you didn't hear from me for a while.

You love, forgive and care with passion.

It was really a rude shock for me when I heard that you've gone home. Yes, home Olori. Though filled with sadness but I know it is better at the other side.

We became closer when you wanted to have Jojo and I was opportuned to be at the hospital at the same time. We prayed together and gisted while we wait for Bishop to come.

You looked at me and said "Egbon me will you wait a while for Seyi to come" and I said why not. Though I left when he was close bye because of school runs,but that moment cemented our relationship more.

I didn't want to visit Bro Seyi and the children initially because of strong emotions that I tried to contain, but you know what, I did it, and my burden was lifted because your husband made it easier than I had imagined

You will forever be in our hearts.

Sleep on till we meet to part no more,
Olori Akinyoyenu.

Good night!

Oluwayemisi AKINBANJO

May Folashade Akinyoyenu's memories be blessed!

Her genuine passion for Children in Junior Church caught my attention and connected our relationships that built into the Families.

The turning point of our bond was knowing our shared passion for Melodies and Younger ones (Teens), in the Ministry.

Further bond was strengthened when she became interested in the story of how and why I call Children Melodies... That marked the change for use of Melodies.

'Egbon mi' became a common sound bite whenever we me. Her smile, the warmth with the Faith and Children, as well as her kind frankness leaves indelible marks for sweet memories.

God comfort your husband and the Melodies.

May your works and memories come alive in God's mercy and glory. Amen!

Sr. Folashade, good night!

May her beautiful soul Rest In Peace.

Darling Shade, with the most contagious smiles that can melt and mend any broken heart. My relationship started with you when you came to work at IEI Plc, you demonstrated the full definition of omo abiire, omo'luwabi to the core. Can't forget your regular phrase of 'eyin laiye yin, sister Sola" which you normally say when am not aware of a particular issue. Along the line we found that we know so many people in common and our Anglican heritage which further made our bond closer.
You will always go the extra mile. I remember asking you to help buy three sneakers from South Africa for me and my girls, despite the weight and effect on your luggage limits, you bought them. Not many people can do that.
You fought the good fight, even in your lowest moments you carried on like nothing was wrong. You were not the pity party kind of person. You daily share the Rev. Sam Oye messages with me, later realized that you could even be in hospital at such moments and still cared to share. The news of your death was a rude shock to me, because just that same morning, i had sent the ecard for my father's burial to your phone as we both discussed, only to be told less than three hours after that you have gone to be with your maker.
O sad gan ni. I love you sister, Olori iyawo Bishop as i used to call you. Rest in peace my dearly beloved sister. You will forever be in my memory. Sleep on.

Sister Shade,
It took me this long to write this cause I just still could not bring myself to say goodbye and put finality to your departure.
Knowing you and working with you was a blessing.

Thanks for being a sister to me, even in your own going through you were always checking on me and asking me about this and that
Your voice as you call me ‘Omoge’ ‘Sis mi’ ‘Sister Ope’ and the hugs and gentle voice of comfort you give. Your hearty laughter... Wow(Sighs)

I wish we could relive those lockdown months, when I looked forward to having all of you in the house, sometimes when I am climbing down the stairs I still remember you sitting there to take the online children service....

Junior Church is doing well, not the same without you but we are taking it 1 step at a time.
Remember the calendar we put together in October, I could not bring myself to change it, all I did was to just fine tune, as if you knew, you kept asking me to please be aware of all your plans.....
Ha! Sis mi, I MISS YOU....

Your love and devotion to the junior church and to people is worthy of emulation.
The children has a lot to say....
I can’t put them here but I sent them to Bro Seyi.
Today I choose to celebrate your life, knowing you are with your GOD and maker. Resting and Rejoicing with the angels. No more pain nor sorrow.

I continually ask that the HOLY SPIRIT will comfort Bro Seyi, Jaiye, Jola and Jomiloju. And all your siblings.

Till we meet to part no more
Your sister and friend, Ope Kolawole

Auntie Shade, your kindness and welcoming spirit was second to non, you spread joy however and whenever you could.....we miss you so much♥️

Rest on ma, till we meet to part no more

It has taken me sometime to make a comment on this. Had to think hard on what to say because of who and what she means to me and our congregation. As a leader, it’s difficult to find people who are committed and loyal to the vision even when it seems hazy and uncertain. Grateful for the gift I have in Sister Shade and her husband in their unwavering commitment through the thick and thin. The gave their time, talent and treasure to the kingdom course without fail. Even in the midst of lock downs of last year, She led the team that kept the children church going and was always available to teach and impact without holding back. Our families became closer during that season and really will treasure the memory we share together during that time. I will miss her hugs and gentle mien and disposition. I am however comforted that she’s definitely in a better place with Jesus knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. The memory or remembrance of the righteous is a blessed and hers is not different. I am sure you are watching at the banisters of heaven with other Heroes of faith like you as we run the race that is set before us. I know your impact will continue to count for eternity while we on this side of life pledge our allegiance to the high calling. We continue to pray for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for your husband (who I cherish greatly), children and the family you left. With much love from PD! 

It is still like a dream that you are gone. Your Smile, Your voice, I still see and hear. Your vibrancy, I still remember the last time we saw each other. Angeli Seyi sun re o!

Friendly
Outstanding
Loving
Adorable
Selfless
Happy
Amazing
Dedicated
Enthusiastic
I never imagined I would be writing a tribute in your honor. I didn’t know the value of the bond we shared until you were gone. Your departure was a shock to us. What a privilege to have known you. You will always remain in my heart my dear Shade.
Your selflessness is one of the attributes that I admire. You took care of everybody as your own. You never complained, even when you were tired. You kept going with a positive attitude and a smiling face. I’ve never seen you upset. Our last trip home was full of memories because you were part of it. The trip to Idanre hills was the highlight of our vacation. We had so much fun in learning the history behind our unique culture. We enjoyed the cold water on the hill and we were all chilling on top of the hill enjoying the cool breeze. Even though you departed from us, I know we shall meet again. Continue to Rest In Peace at the bossom of our Lord. Tomide and Shola Akinyoyenu (AKA Mama J as you used to call me) 

Folashade, the true definition of a first child(àkóbí), both a mother and a sister to her siblings.
Folashade, a sister, friend in every essence of the word.
Folashade, a woman imperfect, yet loves her Maker above All, and with all her being.
Thank you Folashade for being the sister you were and you are.

To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die ... Shade lives on in the hearts of several people...
She will be sorely missed as she was deeply loved.

Though I don't know you that well, I admire your lively spirit, especially your smile! I was pained to know you were gone.
Sleep on dear sister. Keep resting on the Lords blossom till we meet again!

Too many words all mumbled up inside of me. I celebrate the life you lived Sade and can only say thank you God for all. The vacuum your absence has created can and will only be filled by God himself.
Olori as Seyi calls you, you were truly a Queen Mother. I look at the J's and Folawe and I can only pray that you will smile everytime you look down upon them.
Sleep on dear friend.