My beloved daughter, as we normally called ourselves "Mother and Daughter. It took me long to acquire some strengh to write my own eulogy for you.

Tribute to Mommy Boma Helen. 

Mummy

Our Mummy, our Matron, our Adviser, our Proprietress, the Brain behind our strength. It is with great difficulties and heavy hearts accepting the fact that you are no more. We have hope for some while now too hear your lovely and melodious voice sounding from the gate of Asec Etoudi coming to attend the meeting with us but never saw you Mum. You have left us as orphans in an empty street without a helper nor am orphanage to run to. Mummy we love you so dearly but God loves you most. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Tribute to our Mother. Mummy Boma Helen M.

Mummy,

Dear Aunty Helen,

Cry not for me though I have gone
into that silent night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
upon my soul’s sweet journey

I am at peace, my soul is at rest
there is no need for tears
for with your love I was so blessed
for all those many years

There is no pain, I suffer not
the fear is now all departed
Put now these things out of your thoughts
in your memory I live on

Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life

You can close your eyes and pray I come back
You can open your eyes and see all that I have left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see me
You can be full of the love that we shared

You can cry and close your mind,
Be empty and turn your back
You can do what Mummy would want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Mummy absence will be missed dearly.

Sabum “Nini” Anyangwe

I cannot say and I will not say
That Mummy is dead, Mummy is just away.
With a cheery smile and a wave of hand
Mummy has wandered into an unknown land;
And left me dreaming how very fair

Someone Tell Mummy I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Lord place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her tight for me

Because remembering Mummy is easy,
I do it every day,
But there’s a niggle within my heart

For the loss is difficult to contain

Hard to bear and that will never go away.

My mother lives on in my heart.

Mummy gave me the foundation my life is built on

Mummy taught me how to be caring,

Mummy taught me how to be affectionate,

Mummy taught me how to forgive,

Mummy taught me how to be empathetic

Thousands of stars in the beautiful sky,
Thousands of shells on the oceanfront together,
Thousands of birds that go whistling by,
Thousands of birds on a beautiful day.
Thousands of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.

Mummy you will be missed

I will always love, cherish and remember your smile

Ma Rosa (As you fondly called me)

Aunti Helen, I will miss your loving smile; your kindness and generosity. May you Rest In Peace.

Bih Ndofor

Wow! What a massive loss. A void that no one can ever fill. Mommy you will be missed. Your kindness, openhanded, loving and motherly heart has gone to rest. I still remember my last conversation with you, when you said, “Linda mami never let that your beautiful smile fade”. I told you it never will. Thank you for being a wonderful mother and always thinking about us. 

With Love always,
Linda Ndofor

MUMMY, YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. YOUR SOUL WILL LIVE IN US ALWAYS. YOU WILL NOT BE REMEMBERED WITH SADNESS NOR WITH TEARS BUT WITH ALL THE GOOD MOMENTS WE SHARED. THOSE SPECIAL MEMORIES OF YOU WILL ALWAYS BRING A SMILE. YOU WERE A MOTHER TO US, FONDLY CALLED 'MUMMY' BY EVERYONE. A VERY SPECIAL AUNTIE WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND KINDNESS IN YOUR HEART. WHENEVER I DIDN'T CHECK ON YOU FOR A WHILE, YOU ALWAYS CALLED ME AND ASKED "MBANIA" HOW YOU TROWAY ME SO?  EVEN ON YOUR SICK BED YOU ASKED ME TO GO HOME AND COLLECT MY CHICKEN AND FISH YOU KEPT FOR ME. MUMMY, YOU HAD A HEART OF GOLD. WE MISS YOU ALREADY. MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE.

When I was young, I always looked forward to coming to Yaoundé to spend the holidays with my sister, Elian. Mummy will spoil us and pamper us and everyone knew us as your little twin daughters. I still can not believe you are no more but I know you are in a better place and I thank God for your life. May your soul rest in perfect peace and may we continue to share the love that you thought us. You will be missed mummy 

 Sharon Sama

Mummy we love you but God loves you more. You were a light atop a mountain and you love shone on all. You touched so many lives and will forever be remembered for your hospitality, love, generosity towards family, friends and even those you hardly ever knew.

My fond memories of you will stay with me forever.  I don’t think there was any landmark time in my life without you present. You were never an aunt to me but a mother.

The first thing you used to ask me when you called, was how your mother was doing. Now, you are with Kah-Mary herself. She will be so happy to see you. You were a mother to our grandmothers, mothers, uncles and aunts. You gave the name “mummy” a whole new meaning.

We miss you but knowing you are in heaven, being “mummy”, provides some comfort for us.

Heaven will be a better place with you.

Rest in peace mother.

Achiri.

I remember the first day I spoke to Mommy on the phone, her first words to me were “My Daughter....”Mommy you accepted me and welcomed me into the family as your child from day one. You have cared for me, taught me, cooked for me, shopped for me, corrected me and most of all loved me with all your heart. Mommy you were a perfect example of what the Bible calls “A Cheerful Giver”. You gave to everyone even if it was your last dime. Always taking care of everyone, loving not only your children and extended family, but loved and cared for those who had no one to care for them. A woman with a heart of gold, always bringing family together . I will make sure all my children know they had an amazing grand mother. You will forever be missed Mommy. I will cherish all the memories I have of you and even though you’re gone now I’ll never ever forget you. Until we meet again.
Your loving daughter.
Azinwi Boma..

My dear Mommy, you heard God’s whisper, calling you home, you did not want to leave us, and we saw you fight. You loved us so much that you held on tight, until all your strength was gone and you could no longer hold on. Finally you gave your hand to God and slipped away quietly without telling us bye.

‘Chop’ as we called each other, this is your ‘Chop chair’ writing to you, and about you knowing you will never read this. Writing with tears flowing down my eyes because I will never hear your voice.  First I thank God for giving me such a wonderful aunt/mother and above all friend. I was the one person that could fit in your shoes, your bra, your dresses and we used the same makeup foundation shade. You called me your ‘chop chair’ because I was just like you in so many aspect. Thank you so much for the love you poured on me.

I don’t remember hearing anyone call you ‘Aunty Helen’ because you were that special mother to all. Your doors were always open to all and provided to those in need. Who comes into your house and leaves without eating? Or having some to go? You always treated everyone like your own. Thank you for passing your love onto us.

You had unbelievable strength of a character. The first person to wake up in the morning and made sure there was food by the time we were up. I always admired you raising so many kids that were from external family members or friends. Thank you for passing your strength onto us.

One thing I admired about you, was your ability to speak out. You had no problem sharing your feeling be it good or bad with someone. You had no space for grudges in your heart.

My beautiful mother, always looking good. Thank you for passing those beautiful genes to us. You always admired the beauty of your daughters and the handsomeness of your sons, but remember you passed that gene to us. Your memories are many and I will miss the woman you were before you were taken away from us. I love you and hope to be welcomed in your arms again



You were a great inspiration to me, you shared your life so willingly with me, the joy you brought to me and the kids will never end and one day we will be together again! Though we miss you we know you are with Jesus and those who have gone on before. Thank you for being a great Mom!! Love you

Your Chop Chair/daughter

Juliet Ndofor Batcha

Dear Grandma

                  I am happy. I am happy that god was able to look into your eyes and feel your struggle and decide you should join him. I miss you,I love you. I pray that you shall be my guardian angel forever. I pray that you shall rest in peace. I had an amazing time with you in Cameroon. You were an incredible role model to me . Any sickness that tried to knock down you beat it, but with this one you fought and fought and I loved that. I know  you would want me to do the same. “Dear Boma and Same family stay strong and cheer up because if grandma was alive, you would not want her to be in any pain. Let us rejoice because she is pain free now”. Dear grandma I pray that your soul shall rest in perfect peace. I pray that your light shall shine on us forever. 

                                                                                             Love 
                                                                                             Myra Nayah Boma
                                                                                        Also known as NANA

Grandma I am writing this story on behalf of my little brother Oluc and myself. We know that it has been a journey for us both to come to know and love you. I can only imagine the short time I lived with you in Yaounde before my little brother was born. You and I went everywhere together – to Church, Market and ate all the fried corn and groundnuts (Cuba) there was. I can remember jumping in the car when the driver was driving and all you would do was smile and tell me to stop politely. I remember those days. I also remember every time my daddy travelled to Cameroon or someone was visiting you would always have something for not only Oluc and myself but for every of your grandchildren. How generous, kind and loving of you.

Grandma we do not have the words to tell you how much you meant to us, but just to let you know that God loved you more and that we know you would be looking down on us and ONE day that miracle will happen.

Gone From Us Grandma Helen

Gone from us that beaming face,

The joyful lovely ways,

The heart that gained so many friends,

Now your happy days are gone

A life made so beautiful by caring actions,

A serving hand for others in need

To a beautiful life,comes a happy end,

Adieu Grandma (Mummy) Helen Boma

Mother.

I can’t believe I’m writing this words, i never thought a day like this who come.

I lack words to express my pain. And honestly I don’t even know what to say. I guess you should have prepared me for this.

can’t even imagine life without you calling me , checking on everyone,

Weh my sweet mother and I , what a wonderful treasure. I know we will always be together. I will deeply miss you.

Mum.

Love you mummy.

Chi Boma

Dear Mom,

Writing this eulogy about you is one of the hardest things i have ever had to do, but it's very important for me to say some words about you and all of the wonderful things you did while alive.

We all know how kindhearted and patient you were and i will always miss that about you. it will be hard for me to digest the fact that you are no more. I'm happy i was there with you during your stay at the hospital until you gave up. Mommy i miss you alot and I'm writing this in tears, you made sure i never went through a day of my life doubting that somebody loved or was proud of me.I will miss all of names you called me "thomos guy, my Tycoon" mommy why. mommy why. Take control of my life and continue to be my guardian angel. i will miss you a lot. love you mom


Tembei

My lasting memory of mommy : a hard working, passionate figure of strength who never got tired in her support of family especially her children, who never gave up, even when times were rough. Mommy my life will never be the same without you. I miss and love so much.  Rest In perfect Peace Mommy. God knows Best. Miss u mommy ,Miss you mommy. Your princess ( as you always called me) I love you mommy . Elian

My dearest Mommy,our sweet mother, mother of all, Mommy for Yaounde...
Words written cannot satisfactorily describe the relationship we had. You made us fall
silent,dismayed and depressed that Monday afternoon. The 15th of April
2019 was a day filled with agony,confusion and tears. Sitting here
and writing this eulogy with tears on my cheeks, still in utter disbelief
that you are no more makes me sad. Everyone that knew you,knew
your Kids were your entire life. You worked, sacrificed, fought and
did everything in your power to make sure your children had everything.
I wish we could tell you again, how thankful we are and how underserving
we are to have a mother like you. Oh Mommy, if Love could save You,
you would have lived forever. You were never afraid to be my Mommy,
to teach me right from wrong, to make sure I did my best. You always reminded me that I have a mother who cares, and believes in me no matter what.
Mommy was always pure in her intentions, her
Fierce sense of pride, her generous heart and sensitivity. Thanks once more
For always advising on how to take care of myself. It’s unimaginable travelling to Yaounde knowing ,you won’t be at the Airport to pick me up. I still have that image of you
Sitting outside in cold waiting for me.Your death has left me totally confused.When I think of the good times we spent together, I smile and say to myself, you are in a better place. We had a very special Relationship, that i will hold close to my heart forever. You ushered me with So much Love.I know for sure Mommy is with us and will always be.Mommy you will be greatly missed.
A million thank you’s would not even be close enough as to how many you deserve. Forever in my heart my beloved mother.
Mommy Rest in Peace and God Bless.
Your Tangie.

Mommy I remember vividly and will never forget the love you gave me from childhood uptill date. You made me stand out in everything, everywhere I went to .Your vision and light has been shining over me from birth until date and will never cease. You sacrificed everything to give me the best exemplified by my child hood pictures, giving me the best education from CPC Bali, through Sacred Heart College, then University of Lagos, all Ivy League schools. Even in your sickbed, you took me to Lagos to gain admission into University of Lagos. Mommy I remain forever grateful and I will continue your legacy of giving . I know you are my guardian angel until we meet again. I miss you and eternally love you.
Mommy REST IN PERFECT PEACE

Mummy

It is hard to believe. The void and loss never to be forgotten, but your legacy lives on. What an awesome mother and friend you were. The things that I admired the most about mummy, was her unweaving faith in God, her maturity in prayer and the wisdom behind her words. She represented the ultimate definition of love and forgiveness when it came down to family. I always saw her as someone who was strong willed, emphatic and empathetic. Willing to carry the worries of everyone else on her shoulders. Some of the greatest lessons I have learned in life stem from the fact that she was present in my life. I remember growing up watching her and understanding so many things about world. Mummy is one of the few mothers I hope to one day become – giving, selfless, accommodating, always smiling and caring. How blessed am I to have shared so many years and memories with such a phenomenal woman. Mummy you will always be my stronghold, my support, and confident. Even in death, I owe you my entire life. Now in a better place resting in eternal peace never to be forgotten. I love and miss you Mummy.

Ma Rosa (As you fondly called me)

I call you mommy from childhood and that’s what you really are to me. Its so so hard for me to write this for I thought a day will never come when I will have to write a eurology of you. You have always been there for me from the day I was born, I stayed with you as a “first daughter” from the age of five. I went with you everywhere you were transferred to work. Mommy! Why?, you were the pillar in this family, the unifying factor, my beautiful and elegant sister. You were always concerned about how I’m faring, “maju eat a lot of bitterleaf, moringa, aloe Vera to name a few, and you will go as far as sending them to me. How do u expect me to live without you? 
You made sure I had all the latest African wears and styles. I can go on and on. Only God alone knows why. You lived a good life and I know for sure you are in a better place. The Bible says in everything we should give thanks, so I am saying “Thank you Lord for the life of my wonderful Sister/Mother, take all the Glory Lord”.
One afternoon I saw you slip into eternity
I tried to wake you as I began to weep,
But all my pleas you could not hear;
Oh if I only had the power to keep you here,
Away from the voices of those who went before,
Who beckoned you to come to that distant shore.

I find it so very hard to believe
That you have gone and I must grieve;
I called out your name “ma Helen, Mommy, Kahmary”, you answered not,
And I looked for you in every familiar spot.
Everything seems so strange and surreal,
I ask every day is it a dream or real?

Where are the soft brown eyes of affection?
Where is the laughter and talk of past memories?
Where is the loving care when I was sick or sad?
Where is the generous soul for which I was glad?
Where is the forgiving and understanding heart?
Where are the bonds that were there from the start?

I miss all the ways you showed you cared,
For there were so many good moments we shared;
Looking back on my life's assorted scenes,
I realized you taught me what love truly means;
You were my trusted mother and sister in one,
On whose loving support I could always depend.

I look at your smiling face in all my photos;
Memories flood my mind as I touch the mementos
From the happy times you and I have had,
But now these bring tears and make me sad;
For the time together went by in a wink,
Life was not as long as we'd like to think.

Sometimes memories bring comfort and make me smile,
But there are times when grief takes over for a while;
Friends offer gentle words and prayers to console,
And tell me what has happened to your loving soul;
Can it be true what they say of time healing grief?
Is it enough when they say death has given you relief?

Can we believe what others say of a better place,
Where our beloved ones rest in God's warm embrace?
I should be happy you're free of pain and sorrow,
And rejoice that you'll always have tomorrow.
How can I then be so heartbroken and selfishly cry, 
Return to me from that peaceful place where you lie!"

Although I cry and stand grief-stricken all day and night;
I promise not to forget the loving memories you gave;
But still I miss you so very much my sister/mother dear,
And your caring words I once again long to hear;
My heart's only solace is one day I will see you as before,
Beckoning me to come join you on that white distant shore.
REST IN PERFECT PEACE KAHMARY, MOMMY, MA HELEN, WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVES YOU MORE!!!.
.
MORE!!!.

MY DEAR BIG SISTER who became from day one, OUR MOTHER, before you were crowned our MOTHER'S successor!. 
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT WRITING A TRIBUTE TO YOU, BECAUSE I AM STILL DREAMING AND STILL HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT TRULY YOU ARE NO MORE!!!.
MA HELEN, chaiii, you doam well well!.
UNTIL I GOT TO THE HOUSE AND COULD NOT HEAR YOUR BEAUTIFUL BUT UNIQUE VOICE WHICH WAS ALWAYS WELCOMING EACH TIME YOU SAW ME, THAT I KNEW IT WAS REAL!!! MY Special Sister, our renowned Midwife, so loving, so direct, never differentiated, but stood for the truth, is NO MORE!!!
I CAN ASK AND ASK WHY????, AND I KNOW THE ANSWER WILL ALWAYS  BE, "It's  God's will"
ALL I WILL DO IS CONTINUE TO SING TO YOU!..
  "Lay down my sweet SISTER!
Lay down and take your rest!
I wanna lay your head upon your Saviour's breast!
I love you but Jesus loves you best!
   I BID YOU GOOD NIGHT.........
  Good night Mama,
   See you in HEAVEN!!!!

Grace.

Where do I start? Where do I end? What do I say?

I will start by thanking God almighty for giving me a very special elder sister who is also my friend and my mother. I would have not wished having someone else in that role in my life. Thank you Lord

I call you Mami because you are my mother you call me 'Kah' because I am your grandma but we worked as one. We planned and executed our plans as one. We were not just sisters; we were best friends and look alike.Thank God and you yourself for giving me the opportunity to be by you the last days of your life. You did not hand over to me the way I would have loved you to. Worse still I do not yet know who will replace you in my life. Whom shall I call to discuss issues with? Anyway, I am grateful to God for all the years we spent together as sisters.

Please Mami help present my situation God to give me all I need to continue where you stopped. I promise to do

my best. I would am your look alike I will continue to answer the name "Ma Helen" whenever I am mistaken for you. You ran a good race, you fought a good fight and I know your reward is there for you in Heaven. Rest in Perfect Peace my Sweet Mother. I will miss you all the remaining days of my life. "ADIEU"

Your Sister, daughter

and Grandmother

Alice Ndofor (Kah Manyi)

My dearest wife (Mummy)

My life will never be the same without you from the moment I learnt you have passed away. We have lived for several years without any problem even if there was any problem we solved it with love. Youhave left me, but I say it’s God’s will which nobody can change. You did all you could to build our immediate and external families.

You stood like a fig tree in the middle of the market that everyone hid the sun under.From Santa where you worked to Yaoundé where you retired,you gathered people.

You will have nothing to regret wherever youare for the children you brought forth, you gave all a reason to call you “Mummy”.

I am behind to continue the task you have left for me until destiny stops me. When I was sick, you took me to India and back and never stopped taking me from one hospital to the next. What more can a husband expect from a wife like you even when you were not all that strong.

Mummy!While in the hospitalI could not think for a single moment that you will leave me.Itshocked me!. My love! You have left me to accept my fate and the children and I will mourn you in happiness.

Mummy! My heart bleeds for you but I have a conviction-that you died in the Lord and I am certain that you have gone back to the Almighty God our creator. I know I love you very much but GOD Almighty loves you better.

I want to use this opportunity to thank God Almighty for the time we spent together.

SAFE JOURNEY MUMMY! I LOVE YOU!

Boma Oliver Fon

(HUSBAND)