Sister Jessie, it's not the number of days that you live, but the life you live, how much you give. You gave your best by the legancies you've left in this globe. You've left solid footprints even if some don't acknowledge that, our God will understand and say well done.You loved your beloved Konye and I know you are happy God called you home there. Be our witness there in our Father's Kingdom. This time we won't hear you dancing and shouting ; There in Konye but up in Heaven! Rest in God's bossom. Diale itoe

It's always a blow when you receive news of a lost loved one, but you are told that the loved one is a woman that nurtured, cared and loved you so dearly to where you both share the same name is a astonishing.
You are overcome with a wave of emotions and you don't even know how to feel. When I was told the news of my grandmother's passing, I didn't even believe it. A woman who carried a healthy lifestyle and took care of herself couldn't have passed so suddenly out of nowhere. With this happening, it is a huge reminder that not everyday is promised. While on Earth, you must follow God's path for you.
Ms. Jessie Motuba aka Kaka was a wonderful woman full of energy and joy, always putting a smile on my face when I was down. She was a woman of her word and an outstanding role model for me. I'm so fortunate that God allowed to share heartfelt, meaningful moments with her while she was on Earth.
May her soul rest in peace and I love you.

Kaka, the last thing you did before going to the airport in 2011 was to leave a beautiful picture of you as a young lady in a special spot in my room. little did I know that would be the last gift you would give me . I was so shocked and sad to hear about your sudden death. Kaka, I will miss our walks together and our little love fights.
   Goodbye Grandma, may your soul rest in perfect peace. Your Grandson Ernest Motuba Jr.

A family glue and mentor bows out
Kaka or aunty Jessie was unique. She made every body feel needed and special especially me. She cared. She put her interests second to others. She really loved her family and friends. With her gone someone has to step into those very big shoes else the center may not hold and things might fall apart. Kaka was simple yet most knowledgeable and so unassuming. Her kindness new no boundaries/limits! I was going to call her and scold her as I usually did as she was my closest paternal aunt and I relished in the thought and privilege that came with that. I am sure I was the only one who could talk to her rudely and go unscathed. We had just talked over the phone and spirits were high, with plans for the school in Konye moving into a fast lane with the approaching new school year. The next day she sent an SMS. It was all about an orphan and I transcribe: hdlo hope als wel @ work/home w hol makers plse Linda Namaso family orphan she’ll tel her tail - Fri 10 Jul 2015, 14:07. Heres Lindas no. 670587984 love Njomi Baki - Fri 10 Jul 2015, 14:22.
That SMS was the reason I planned to scold her for not telling me when we talked a day before and just dumping a problem on my lap. Then the next day in the office, I chickened out of the idea of scolding her as I remembered that the brother did same thing severally to me. Maybe it was genetic though in the case of my father, I suspected it was a way to show off that he had a son who could do things for people - at least so I thought. I instead took up the phone and called LINDA. Such was the superlatively altruistic Aunt and Mother we have forfeited to the call of our Creator. So sudden so surreal but true! Crying would do no good, neither would regret, for we just have to thank GOD for giving us the chance to enjoy such a beautiful-at-heart earthly angel. NJOMI & ADIEU KAKA 
Your Nephew: Tata Obase Motuba

The news of your passing, without any notice, still seems like a most silly joke. But gone you are to reunion with your beloved parents and sisters. You were a truly wonderful mom and you will forever be missed by all of us. A mother you were but also my most special friend. The times we spent together alone were the most formative of my childhood. Even as a child our conversations, no matter how light or heavy the topic, always began and ended with jokes. No matter how much space separated us, you were the one I turned for advice and assurance when things were not working for me. You are gone from this world but I know you will always be around as our guiding spirit. Its only knowledge of this which can provide some comfort that I will never see you again, never hear you ask what Mister Monsieur was up to. So long with eternal love. Your son Liliput aka Lyonga

MOM YOU ENRICHED OUR LIVES WITH YOUR KINDNESS AND SELFLESSNESS. YOU LIVED A SELF FULFILLED LIFE, ACHIEVING ALL YOUR SET GOALS. YOU SHOWED ALL OF US AN UNIMAGINABLE LOVE AND THE TRUE MEANING OF ONENESS. YOU REMAINED THE FAMILY'S MOM AND DAD ALL THESE YEARS AND WE TRULY THANK YOU. YOU HAVE TRANSITIONED TO BE WITH YOUR DAD, MOM, AND TWO SISTERS WHO YOU VERY MUCH MISSED AND ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT. WE KNOW YOU ARE IN A VERY SPECIAL PLACE BUT WE WILL MISS YOU A LOT. AS YOU GO, PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY AND INTERCED FOR THOSE YOU HAVE LEFT BEHIND, SHOWER US FROM THE HEAVENS WITH BLESSINGS, AND GIVE US THE WISDOM TO FOLLOW YOUR RULES OF LIFE. MOM TILL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY THE LORD GRANT YOU A SPECIAL PLACE IN HIS KINGDOM. YOUR SON.