Aunty Sade, I remember your smile and kind gesture always. 'Opsy' as you would always call me. You were always there for me. I still play our last discussion in my head always.
Thank you for the love always big sist. Forever you would remain in my heart. Continue to rest with your maker.

The ever bright Sister Folashade...... You were always full of life and a very pleasant person. An example of a Christian as your love for all is so glaring. Everyone’s well being was your goal and you pursued it vigorously. Till we meet to part no more, keep resting at the bosom of your maker our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hmmm, what can we say about the Olori of our Dear Aburo Seyi? We met Sade in Bishop Adelakun Howells Memorial Church (BAHM) 25 years ago and our relationship developed when she married Seyi Akinyoyenu.
We admired her bounce, energy and gait. Her broad smile and warmth cannot be forgotten.
Omo Baba Aladura, it is obvious that you were a doting wife and mother. And so fond of your husband. Like your father, Baba Oshomoji, you were passionate about God.
We loved you but God loves you more and has taken you to seat gloriously in the heavenly realm with Christ Jesus.
We have no doubt that you are with Jesus, who is interceding for the world, especially for your family.
We pray that God will uphold our special Aburo Seyi and keep the three children you left behind.
We pray that God will comfort your family and siblings in Jesus name. Amen.

I grew up knowing Auntie Shade...the most amiable of Sunday School teacher. She loved to sing and dance with us kids...we all wanted to be in her class. Then we all grew up and she married Bro Seyi...and I got to be a semi-regular visitor at their home. She had become his beloved Olori...they were a joy to watch...their home open and loving...their children...wonderful

One of the very few people that always called me by my full name...Ayokanmi...lol...now that I think about it, just like ur dad used to
When ur mom passed, you took up the role as ur siblings mummy regally...I remember how in awe I was of u at Bisi's wedding...
An example setter in every way...

Sis Shade...Bro Seyi and the 3 J's will miss you o!
They will miss you terribly
You were the sunshine in their lives
You will never be forgotten...

Till we meet at the feet of Jesus
Sleep well Sis Shade...sleep well...

Ever smiling Sade. You were forever full of life and always willing to render a helping hand.

Your journey on earth was short but we take solace in God almighty that you are resting in his bossom

Sleep on dear Sis till we all meet on the glorious day to part no more at the feet of Jesus.

   Hello Sister Shade,hope the hevenlies are broad open to send my message across. It's still so surprising you are gone.
   I never got to know you for so long, but I still feel ur absence so strong, once i enter our department in church.
   And you know what?when i remember the bread and sausage snack,my hrt feels a Crack.
   Our department so much feels ur departure,the nuture,discipline and care for the children.
    How angels tread the dust so hurriedly,leaving us with just memories,but it's usual that they do not tarry so much on earth because heaven is their true abode.
    I miss you sis Shade, Jola wrote a letter to God telling him to say hi to you, I hope u got that too.keep resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus christ,amen.

I never got to meet you in person ma, but the pictures and videos spoke loudly. I saw the smile, laughter, joy that Pastor Seyi always display when around you and the kids. I saw your ever joyful countenance and heard of your love for people and very much for children. It was shocking to hear you went home already to be with the Lord.
Forever in our hearts till we meet again never to part!

I met her once during one of our very first program where Mr. Seyi was a facilitator, she helped with the set up of the event and was very pleasant.

You always remain in your loved ones heart.

Your departure left a vacuum that only God can fill, the consolation we have is that you gave your all and lived a life pleasing to God. Continue to rest in power till we meet to part no more.

Our consolation is that you are resting in the Lord.

While you were here, you shared the Joy, Laughter, Hope, Friendship, Peace, Love and many more of THE BASIC GOODNESS that this WORLD badly needs.

The best way to honor you is to ensure that we all continue to share these goodness that you shared with us with others.

The memory of the just is blessed!

Dear Folashade,

Never met you, but your husband spoke so highly of you. May God grant you eternal rest, Amen.

May He grant your husband and other loved ones the fortitude to bear your loss, Amen.

Mrs Folashade Akinyoyenu, a pleasant personality and always fun to relate with. A loving wife to my friend Oluwaseyi Akinyoyenu & Mother with passion for Jesus Christ and things of GOD Almighty. May your soul Rest In Peace and I pray God will grant Seyi and the children the fortitude to bear it. GOD knows best

Loving wife, caring mother and great woman.
May your noble soul continue to rest in perfect peace

Olori folashade you are a rare gem. When I put to bed you taught me so many things. Am going to miss your advice that you give. My 3yrs with you was really fun. You are down to earth, you speak your mind no grudges. Boluwatife will miss you . Rest in the Lord Iya wa as we call you

Didn't get to meet you in person, but saw how loving you were via your husband's posts.
Seyi, please remember that you are not alone...we are always here for you

Continue to Rest in Peace Folashade.

Using this opportunity to open up perhaps this will help me heal faster. The demise of ‘Shade (the only friend that calls me her “boyfriend”) touch me to the core. As I type this now my face is laden with tears. My wife has never seen my cry the way I did when the news came.

I haven’t been able to go physically to see my friend turned brother, because I am not sure of my emotions. I have never lost a friend or a friends spouse this close.

Folashade your warmness, your care, the smiles and your goodness lives on. I still hear loud and clear your words, your voice, your laughter...

If I had known or have an incline or rather sensitive enough to know that my calling you on your birthday of 2020 will be the last time we spoke, possibly would have left my family and friends to spend some time with you experience your warmth, your words, see you laugh and enjoy your last hug. But God knows better! The fact that you’re home with our Lord and Saviour gladdens my heart.

Sleep on dear one. Till we see again worshiping God all eternity.

Dear Olori,
Although I knew you for a short period, you smiled alot and always left a funny remark. I remember you told me the Holy Spirit ministered to you how I was going to be a Minister's wife. A short statement it was but it confirmed all the dreams and doubts I had been having.
We wish you stayed longer but we know you are resting peacefully with the saints.
❤️❤️

Aya rere lo dede oko, sun re o!
Rest in Peace Olori Akin!!

I never met her in person but a truly happy man can't be disguised! I see through a lot of things so I know she truly made Seyi happy. There are tell tales in our stories. Seyi, in his first letter to " my wife on the other side" said she said" Seyi,release me let me go" Even in "dying"( Actually relocating to the other side)she recognized her husband had to let her go!! That's huge for me!! What level of submission! What level of love!! I don't known if others see this, but this is a summary! How will such a woman take a decision behind her husband? In her pains, she still won't bail on him, she asked for permission to go! I shed tears because I felt " oh God why? why a beautiful marriage?" Rest on sis. You have only gone ahead. You beat the rest of us to the finishing line! I therefore envy you. You are now part of those that will rise first! The book of Thessalonians says "the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we that are left and in Christ shall join up in the sky..." Bishop, "comfort your self with this..." Indeed a good wife is worth more than Rubie! That's why you will be forever missed! Adieu sis!!!

You simply can't be forgotten. Your smile's leaves a lasting memory of you in my heart. I trust you are happy at the other end. That's our consolation. Rest on Olori Folashade

Mrs Folashade, I never known you before you depart to the other side,got to know about through your husband's write up online.
Your husband misses you alot ,but there's nothing that can be done to bring you back.
Rest In peace,madam FOLASHADE.

Dear Mama,
I write this with alot of grief in my heart.
I didn't get the chance to meet you physically, but all I see from afar is a loving and supportive wife, a great mother, a dedicated servant of God, a lover of children and a mentor to many.
I am sure the heavens are rejoicing because an angel got added to their lot.
Rest in power ma'am.

You were the secret weapon and support of Seyi and we all knew that. You took care of the part that a lot of us did not see because we only saw the high performing Seyi. You alone saw his pains and tears and was always there to soothe them away.

We will all miss you but we take solace in the fact that you have gone home to rest with our Lord.

A very cheerful, loving and caring person. You were both kind and firm.
You always brought smiles to the faces of the Sunday School Children.

You will be greatly missed sis.

May the seeds you've sown in all these lives yield a fruitful forest of goodness.

I have never met you but I have heard so much about you from your husband. We are sad you left but we are assured of your seat with God on His right-hand side. You are certainly missed, as your impact was of great importance to your family and I pray the Lord gives comfort and peace to your husband, children and family. Keep smiling down on them, Keep resting in the bosom of the Lord.

You are such a beautiful heart and soul all combined. You will forever be missed. My your generous soul rest in peace till we meet again. God bless and keep the family and loved ones you have left behind. We are consoled with the peaceful reality that you are in heaven with your maker. Adieu.

Sir Oluseyi is a mentor to me. The beauty of the soul of a man can only be perceived when there is a pillar behind him - you were that pillar. A wife is the vine at the center of a home. You will be missed and thanks for shaping a man that has the capacity to affect destinies positively.

We are grateful for your life and the times here. While we wish you were here to birth more dreams and bring more joy to the world, we submit to the unquestionable God who knows best. We love you.

Olori, as fondly called by your husband, Seyi. He held you in such high esteem. When I met you in person, I understood why. You were one of the sweetest, loveable and free hearted souls I met.

Your loss came as a great shock.

You would be fondly and dearly remembered.

Indeed You came by God's own Arm, You brought forth fruits and the fruits remain with Your nurturing. People saw You & loved You, You were a blessing to many & Your family. Your foot path will not be forgotten. Rest in the Lord till we meet to path no more.

You will surely be missed. Rest In Peace Madam.

One of the happiest people I have come across
Very caring and considerate
Was privileged to have known her all my life and she was there for me in one of my darkest hour..I will forever cherish the times I shared with you and forever remember you in heart
Till we meet again

My dear Sis Sade as I call you. I met so many church members at Global Harvest Church, Lagos but you wouldn't let me go. You showed me so much care and love that couldn't be ignored. I immediately took you as a sister and not just a friend. You opened your home to my hubby and I. You proved in every way that you were a Christian. We ate together like sisters do.

I will never forget your last few sentences before you gloriously departed this sinful world. You told us to start sing praises to God, your maker. At this point I knew you were ready to fly home. As we were praying, you shouted my hubby's name so clearly and said, Bro Bola, Bro Bola, please release me and let me go." Your voice was full of strength and I thought its not time for you to go. We prayed, I prayed, I cried, I worshipped, your friends and pastors prayed o from different part of the world. We called upon God to heal and restore. Your husband, Pastor Tosin, and my hubby refused to accept that you were leaving us...hmm they prayed more fervently! But God chose to take you. You also chose to leave because of the glory you saw. The Angels practically came to carry you home. Your exit was beautiful! I will never forget 3/1/2021.

Sleep on, beloved, Folashade sleep and take thy rest;
  Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast:
  We love thee well; but Jesus loves thee best.
  Good-night! Good-night! Goodnight!

Calm is thy slumber as an infant's sleep;
  Folashade, But thou shalt wake no more to toil and weep:
  Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deep
  Good-night! Good-night! Good-night.
May the God of all comfort uphold your husband, your children, families, friends, your pastors at GHC and the entire church. Sun re o Àyànfé. -Olive Bola-Arotiowa

I did not get to meet Folashade but from her photos and smile, I can see she was a beautiful, caring, and kind soul.

The heavens will be happy to have gained such an angel and I pray her family to realize that this is not the end but she will continue watching over them for as long as possible.

I pray for a safe journey for her soul.

Amen

Though I never met you, but your goodness was radiant on your husband's face, and in his words.

Your service to your family and to humanity will forever be remembered.

Rest on Ma'am.

I remember Olori Folashade Akinyoyenu as a lover of God and people. She is never going to be forgotten for the memory of the righteous is blessed. Time heals and I pray that your husband as well as the children will be comforted and healed with time. Rest on

Olori Folasade, Aburo mi like I always called you; You lived well. You were ever driven for good success. Determined and you lived your words...

You met my mum once, during her visit to Abuja, you took such care of her that she always would asked after you and the family... You were a great soul... Heaven won an angel in flesh.

Sleep well till the day of resurrection..

Dear Folashade,

I never met you but the way Seyi spoke glowingly about you, it was clear how you impacted his life and that of the Akinyoyenu clan. I admire your lovely family photographs and your beautiful smile. Thank you for proof reading his posts and being the wind beneath his wings.



Our confidence is that you are resting with the Lord, there's no doubt about that. Thank you for all you did for your family and thank you for being a firm believer and resolute in your faith. We pray God's strength for your lovely family as they journey on.

It's easy to put in words how beautiful you were, here on earth, how your 100% commitment, devotion and passion for God and to your husband, children, siblings, family and friends shone threw. Maybe, we should have suspected we had an angel who choose to live with us...? Maybe, angels have different life spans on earth? Maybe...
Yet, there are no questions about where you are and what you are up to, up above. Heaven's Gain - indeed!✨

Folasade,
Thank you for kneeling on both knees everytime you visited. This baffled me - not being used to the in-law culture.
Thank you for the contagious smiles you brought along with you.
Thank you for making me feel like a grandma when you gave birth to Jola.
Thank you for giving Oluwaseyi the best of you.
Thank you for holding on for as long as you could for who knows the number of our days?
Thank you for the beautiful memories you have left behind.
I love you dearly xxx
'Aunty Sade'

As Folasade rests, Lord I pray for an extra dose of comfort and strength for every loved one she leaves behind, More Especially Seyi, Jaiye, Jola, Jomi, Soji and his siblings

Olori as you were popularly called and known. I never got to meet you in person but the words of your husband and the Church attests to the fact that you were a Woman of virtue and a proverbs 31 Woman exemplified.
You may not be on this side anymore but you will not be forgotten.
Bishop and your Children are helping to keep. your memory alive each day.
Rest Valiant Soldier and sleep peacefully until the great resurrection of the dead in Christ.

To the love of life, the mother of my children, and the one who gave me the best 20 years of my life. I love you and really miss you.

Continue to sing the songs you said you would sing to you your maker.

We miss you every day.

Though we didn't get to meet but your home care shows around your husband. Folashade you will always be remembered in our hearts. Rest on a beautiful mind.

Gone but forever missed. You live in the hearts of all those you left behind. May God give us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Though we didn't meet each other before your departure from this sinful earth to heavenly kingdom, but the little I learnt about you from your husband is a testament to a good woman, a wife and a mother you were.

May your soul rest in peace.