Mummy, i know you are in a happy place, smiling down at the numerous children you have.

Mummy's smile, greetings, banters and genuine care from the balcony of 12, Alhaji Murtuala Animashaun Close will be greatly missed.

You fought a good fight and lived an amazing life.

Keep smiling, Mum.

"The memory of the righteous is blessed"

This is indeed true for mummy. My memory of her is one of love and a woman with a large heart. Her home on Babs Animashaun was always open to everyone. I've had lunch and dinner there many times. It took some time to actually know all of mummy's actual biological kids as everyone was welcome. We could all go in and out anytime. All the kids were brought up to be wonderful people. I pray that the legacy of love that mummy left behind will continue for generations to come.

Toyin Ayemowa

Thank you grandma, for your love and living a beautiful life. From the first day Ore invited me into her blessed home in 2008, she was so warm and hospitable. I always looked forward to Christmas dinners with the Dosumu family and her loving smile. May God comfort and uphold the family. Rest in power Granny ❤️

I met mummy through Wale and Bukola Adenuga when they got married and had to stay with her before they got there their own space. Mummy was very warm and accommodating. Always had a smile to welcome us. Rest in peace ma till we meet at the feet of Jesus.

Wow, your transition was met with rude shock. I believe God knows best. Like the hymn writer wrote "we shall understand it better by and by".

I remember with nostalgia the way you welcome us: Youth Fellowship Executive of New Estate Baptist Church, Surulere, Lagos to your home for our monthly night vigil. You were a mother to us all. Joining us at times for prayers and encouraging us to serve God without reservation.

Thank you for your love and counsel. It was part of our development while we were growing up.

May the Lord comfort the immediate and extended family left behind as well as your many children.

Odigba. We will meet someday at Jesus feet.

On behalf of the children of Grand Ma CAO OLUNUGA (a.k.a. Grand Ma Shomolu), we hereby convey our heartfelt condolences. Mummy Surulere, as we fondly call our loving Aunty, showered love and care on all of us. Her sweet smiles temporarily gives way to stern warning ONLY when we fall out of line. A Disciplinarian per Excellence, no wonder, she contributed immensely to the responsible adults we have all become. You deserve a good rest, till we meet, on the Resurrection morning..... Our Saint Triumphant !!!

Mummy, the first time we met you was when we came to spend Christmas at your home. It was a wonderful time with the family. You received us with open arms. You have fought the good fight and heaven has added a Saint. You have raised beautiful children and grandchildren to carry your legacy on. Rest in the bossom of your Lord.

It has been very sad news to hear of Aunty’s unexpected passing. Aunty was like a second mother to us and we miss her very much. She will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

She was always a wonderful and caring Aunty, a good support to us and a close friend to our mother, Clara Olabisi Ogunde (RIP), who was a dear cousin to her husband, Uncle.

We remember the good times we had at Aunty and Uncle’s house and how she would fuss over us whenever we went to visit. A particularly fond memory is how Aunty would often use the warm and endearing term “My Darling” with us. It is a memory that will always stay in our hearts.

Aunty was a truly wonderful kind soul and we will always remember her as a go to person who was a motherly presence in our lives. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.

Our thoughts and prayers are with dear Uncle as well as her children, our dear cousins, and the extended family.

From her nephews and nieces Shola, Lisa(Bunmi), Yinka and Rotimi. The children of Clara Olabisi Ogunde (RIP) and Otunba Adedoyin Olayide Ogunde (RIP) (Uncle’s close friend and a former school mate from Ijebu Ode Grammer School class of 1955).

Adieu Grandma...
Mummy as I fondly call her( Mummy Surulere) was a mother among mothers,my grandma, it is with a heavy heart I'm writing this, but who am I to question God, I believe you have gone to rest with your maker...
Mummy was good to a fault, she gives her all irrespective of whoever it is, thank you for all the advice and morals you taught me, you will be greatly missed Mummy.

It is with gratitude to God for life well spent in Christ and humanity that I am writing this tribute on behalf of the Adelana's and my family. Mummy Surulere was indeed a Mother in Israel, abiyamo aboja gborogboro . Heaven has gained a very beautiful soul. Mummy is kind, loving, accommodating and reflects the true love of Christ, highly hospitable.
You are indeed a wonderful mum, thank you for all your love towards our children, when you came over to UK you took very good care of my children, nephews and nieces. I will never forget the Christmas we were in Nigeria with all the children and we came to Surulere with Toks and all the children, they had a great time with their Grandma, which they still fondly remember.
Little did I know that the 2 days spent with you during Wole's dad funeral was the last. You have a very special place in our hearts.
Mummy we love you so much, may your beautiful soul continue to rest in Peace till we meet again to part no more.
Adieu.

God bless u ma... Rest well with the Lord

Mummy so sad to hear you are gone. Your demise came to me and my family as a shock because any time I asked after you and daddy, I will be told you both are doing great. God knows why He called you home at this time, we cannot question Him because He loves you more. You were such a beautiful and loving woman. Rest on, we will miss you.

Dear great mummy, you have lived a life worthy of emulation, the life that really touched every soul that get access to you during your life time. Your memory will forever remain in us. Mummy rest in perfect peace in the blossom of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lanre, Samuel, Rebecca, Peter &Joshua Olabode

Word will never be enough to express who and what you are to us, you are a big tree in the family of Olabode. The reality of your departure to greater glory is still difficult to fathom. We love you but Jesus loves you most, so we say till we meet again, we believe you're resting in the blossom of the Lord Jesus. Sleep on sleep well Dear Mummy.
Pastor&Mrs Taiwo Olabode

Grandma, so sad to hear you are gone and resting in the bossom of the Lord. You are such a gentle and loving Grandma. I still remember when i always drop off Folakemi at your place and you take very good care of her like your own.
You will surely be missed and never be forgotten till we meet again.
Adieu Grandma.

Grandma, I just can't find the right words to express how much I feel and missing you. You are indeed a mother in Zion. I cherish every moment with you, the counsel, motherly advise you do give me from time to time and encouragement like my biological mum.
The vacuum you created in our hearts will forever be felt, unless the Holy Spirit takes control. I have been planning and hoping to bring my family along to pay you a surprise visit someday soon, before the ugly news of your exit got to me.
All the same, we can't question God why He called you back home now. Just be rest assured that we will meet someday to path no more in paradise. Rest on grandma.
My heartfelt condolences to the Dosumu family as a whole and your grand children as well. The good Lord will grant them all, the fortitude to bear this vacuum you have created in their and our lives.
Rest on grandma!

Dearest mummy,I preferred calling you grandma bcos you were the most soft, gentle,calm and kind hearted Landlady I have ever met. Then realised my kids and your grandchildren were in the same school,even my daughter and ponmile were classmates,saw the way you always take good care of your grandchildren and make out time for them whenever the school had a function,then I became more comfortable and closer to you. You would make out time to check on me at the shop ,sometimes call just to know how I'm doing and all. I was still thinking to myself that I need to call grandma to know how she's doing during the lockdown and before I could,you called me yourself the very week you passed on,I was so shocked to get the news of your demise when I got to the shop the following week. Grandma you are one in a million,will surely miss you dearly. Continue to blossom in the hands of the lord. We love you but we know you have gone to a better place, God loves you more.....

It's so sad to believe she's gone. She was a shining light in the lives of many and a ray of sunshine to everyone she came across. She will be dearly missed but we trust she is in a better place with the Lord.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dosunmu family.

Tutu & Chinedu Anazodo

I remember the first time I met you in Lagos, Nigeria. Mummy you stood by the balcony with all smiles on your face. Though I didn’t have enough time to spend with you, but your wonderful stories are that which can never be forgotten. I know you are resting with the angels, heaven could not wait any longer. Rest on mummy till we meet to part no more. ❤️

A special light for someone special.

Mummy, you always make me feel special, always caring.

In honour of a life so beautiful lived, may you carry all the special moments and cherished memories in your heart today and always.

With love and fond memories
Biola Adagun and family

Oh sweet Grand mother.
Even if I didn't get to spend so much time with her, the little I spent was worth it. What a caring mother!, Sweet inside out. The memories of the little moments I spent with her will always remain with me.
Goodnight Grand mummy.
Oladapo Oluwatomisin (grandniece)

Sweet Mother, your departure gave us no notice. A good mother is not easily come by. You are a good mother to a fault. Your touch in our lives makes your departure create a vacuum no one else will fill. Mummy, though we love you and miss you, Christ our Lord loves you
more. Mama, rest in the bossom of our Lord till resurrection morning when we shall see again.
Good night.
Oladapo Oluwasegun (Nephew).

Mama knowing you has been a great blessing to me, you've been so caring, thoughtful and dear to me. Always so willing to give a hand......my friend was grateful for helping her to school when she could not find any means of transport, this is just one of many to talk about you. You have been someone able to comfort and cheer one. Not many can do all you've done. And that's something am grateful for. Sleep well mama.
from your niece
Oluwakemi Olabode

Iyami owon, when i heard of your departure, it was a great shock to me. I remembered how you showered me with love and took me as your daughter no once did you take me as your sister in-law. It just dawn on me that your coming to my husband's 70th birthday was to say goodbye to us.
Mama mi too to, Goodnight.
From your daughter (Sister in-law)
Mrs Esther Olabode

Sister mi owon, your departure was a great shock to me, you are more than a sister to me. You are a mother who loved to be of help to everyone that come to you. You are so caring and gave hope to people who had lost all hope. A great leader that pushed people to get the top. You are always there for me anytime I needed your help,your time and your advice.
Mama, you left a great legacy which many will follow. You are gone but I know and believe that we shall meet again to part no more, Mama rere......sunre o.
Your loving brother
Pastor D.B. Olabode

Dear Grandma,
    We were just getting to know each other so well,your gentle smile whenever we saw will forever be printed in my heart.I never knew you were leaving so soon when you insisted I change my name from Hannah to Joanna...I guess you did not want your name to be forgotten in the Olabode family...I am comforted with the fact that you are in a better place..Rest on Mama
Your niece....Olabode Johanna

TRIBUTE TO A DEAR MUMMY
   Mummy, you lived the life of a good Christian. You were so pleasant and showed love to anybody that came across you. You always looked for the best in others and gave your best to those around you. I will never forget the warm welcome you always gave me and my family whenever you see us.
Abiyamo aboja gborogboro.
Sunre o.

I knew of your kindness, strength and love for your family before I ever met you. Kike and I would always casual talk as teenagers  she didn't even realise what I gleaned from those stories.
When I finally met you, you had the kindest smile. Your smile reached your eyes. You didn't need to but you showed me so much warmth in brief visits to your home. They stayed with me. I saw how you treated and spoke to others. Family and relationships was very important to you. I could clearly see though you did not alter a word about that to me. After all actions they say speaks louder than words.
Recently during lockdown, I came across a letter my mum wrote to me in the 90s. She mentioned fondly how both of you spoke for ages over the phone as if you had been old friends or even met before then.
That's how I remember you, always welcoming, you found ways to remove barriers and made others comfortable.
You left an amazing family behind.
I'm glad I knew you.
Sleep well Ma.
Love,
Yetunde Theresa Onayemi (nee Ojo). Kikelomo's secondary school mate 

Dear mummy,
I have sweet memories of your smile, gentleness and warmth. You raised your children well: your husband is blessed to have Married you. You supported daddy very well. Tokunboh and Kike are examples of how wonderful you were as a mum. Rest on in the bosom of our lord mummy. Good night

I did not know you directly ma; you were a mother to my dear friend Kike and thus, I benefitted from your wise counsel on so many occasions. Thank you for those wisdom nuggets.
Rest now in the bosom of our Lord Jesus. Sun re Mama!

Bye-bye wonderful Mummy. No matter how long anyone may live in this sinful world, we all have that inevitable debt, that is, Death, to pay. However, to me, it seems that it has been too soon for you to embark on this Eternal journey, considering how good you were to humanity.

Frankly, I am still very much at sea to comprehend the reality that you have gone for good and therefore, I will no longer hear your inspiring voice anymore as I used to, when we spoke regularly on the phone. Mummy, you were such a wonderful, caring, loving, humble and God-fearing mother. 

Your seed of respect for all and sundry, honesty and humility par excellence can visibly be seen as imparted to all your children whom l have had occassion to interact with and without any regret.

For example, since I met Mrs [Dns] Sola Sofowora, who happens to be one of the very responsible Ministers of our Ministry for over a decade now, and that was even before God brought me to know you, l immediately saw the humble upbringing she had from Mummy & Daddy Dosumu when I finally met with you.

I can still remember vividly how you demonstrated your motherly love and care on me during one of my visits to Nigeria when I visited your house in Lagos. You indeed spoilt me by overloading with assorted foodstuff gifts for my family back in South Africa as if you were the producer of them, but then, that was how generous you were.

Mummy, there is no doubt that our association with you was indeed very short but your memory will remain evergreen in my family. I am sure that at resurrection, we shall all meet to part no more in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.

Congratulations for having come to the market (the world) to do your bit of 'trading' and you have successfully completed your own assignment and have now returned home in peace.

Goodnight wonderful Mummy as you rest perfectly in God's bossom.

For and on behalf of Dele & Margaret BRAIMOH. [South Africa]

Big Mummy always smiled whenever I saw her and would pray for you without fail.....clearly a large vacuum that will be hard to fill. Rest In Peace Ma.

We normally refer to her as mama Dosumu at the NDC (Neighbourhood Discipleship Centre) which meets at the Dosumus quite sometime before my wife and I joined about 7 years ago. Whao! I did not realise it was that long ago. Ever since the first day, I had admired her gait which was royalty and her stepping which was poetry in motion.
She will call me, "daddy Ore, ki le fe?" That is out of the spread she had prepared for the food fellowship which followed after Discipleship meeting.
Ever caring, asking after our children. Oh, she loved children as evidenced by her grandchildren always around her.
She loved the Lord. She would always reassure all who care to listen that the Lord was more than able.
Of course she will be missed by all, especially baba Dosumu. My prayer is that the Holy Spirit, who is our Comforter and Counsellor will Comfort and Counsel each and everyone of us, but most especially baba Dosumu for this separation as it were.

I may have never met you, but I believe I see all of you in your daughter Adesola. You giving birth to Ade has blessed me with a mom and friend, the unconditional love of Christ is embedded in her, and it is through your teachings and God's grace. Rest in Peace mom, your work is finished!

She was fondly called mummy and loved by everyone around her. She was at the last 'Faith Clinic, of The Agape Community Baptist Church which held on Wednesday, 20th March, 2020. She said the last prayer  at the meeting and everybody said Amen. None of us had the inkling that, that prayer was indeed her final blessing for us. Suddenly, the alarm blew and her voice was heard no more. Apparently, she passed on the next day of our meeting. Wow!
No doubt, she is resting in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Death indeed is inevitable, faceless and merciless. Or how else can we describe the snatching of  such a lovely woman of faith from our hands? A patient, loving, selfless and obedient servant of God. A Counsellor of Counsellors, she was a virtuous woman, an epitome of godly submission, hard working and always caring for every member of her family even her grandchildren, to the point of death.
Though she lived 77 years here on earth, her gait was that of a 40year old.
Mama lived for Christ, loved Christ and accomodated Him at the centre of her heart. I remember vividly her gentle romantic voice, always counseling like the aged woman described in  Titus 2, verses 3-5
Oh! What a rare gem! Oh! What a loss to humanity!
We will surely miss her.
Heaven had gained one of the illustrous daughters of man, our solace is that she knew Christ, she loved Christ, She served Christ  and she lived for Christ.
Continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord.

Mummy was a very kind woman full of energy. I remember visiting the house and even standing downstairs with Sesan and Titi and sometimes going up and down Muritala Animashaun while mummy watched lovingly. You will be missed.

I pray for divine grace and strength for Daddy Dosumu and the entire family. No one can fill the vacuum except God and that is who we lay it all down to.

Grandma! Aka Mama Dos!
All we have left are your memories and they are indeed beautiful ones. I appreciate how you served as a mother, even to strangers and a role model to look up to.
I pray for the grace and patience that God gave you to raise generations of amazing and outstanding children and children's children.
Thank you for showing us how to support and raise Godly families with great values.
Thank you for showing us what a virtuous woman is.
Thank you for exhibiting admirable and godly values.
Thank you for opening the doors of your home and your heart to everyone.
Never will be forgotten. Rest in the arms of your saviour. Well done, good and faithful servant!

Where do I begin? I met mummy for the first time when I came to deliver a message from Kike while we were still at the University of Ibadan. Mum not only gave me food stuff for Kike but also gave me some as well.

She had a way of making you feel welcomed and relaxed at the same time. I always found myself wishing she was at home every time I visited the house.You could tell her anything and her advise was always priceless.

Mummy, you will be greatly missed. You touched so many lives and I am sure there will be a long queue in heaven on that day, testifying of the difference you made in their lives. Rest in peace in the bossom of your father. I love you!

Aunty was always warm and welcoming. She was and remains much loved and will be greatly missed. May she rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.

We were part of the NDC of The Agape Community Baptist Church that meets in the Dosumu's house over a decade ago, where Mummy Dosumu (as we call her) plays, not just host but mother of, and to all.
Her hugs were passionate and warm. Her heart as large as limitless, accommodating all life issues shared with her. Her table set to feed as many a mouth as were available and without fuss. Her hands never idle, always busy; from zobo production, to giving grandma's love to babies & trodders so moms can go about their daily bread. Her soul in constant hunger and thirst for the Almighty--worship, praises, prayers and meditation on the word.
And now, she's resting. A well deserved rest in the bossom of her Father and Lord.
So sudden, so sad, so... Yet, she'd rather be there than here...
You will be sorely missed for all you were, for all you did and for the lives you touched.
Goodnight Mummy

Honestly I don't even know how or where to begin. Mummy as we fondly called her, was a mother every child would pray to have. Loving, caring, godly, gentle, beautiful, sweet, as well as fun to be with.

When I heard of your death, what came to my mind was your hospitality at Isire when all of us came with Kike to celebrate you and Dad's Birthday.

I pray that the family you left behind will not be divided, that the Lord will protect each and everyone of them in Jesus name.

Adieu mum.

I met mummy twice but before then I had heard so much about her. How she took care of cousins, nephews, nieces and other family members. My friend and ex-colleague lost her mum when she was little and she talked so much about how mummy supported her dad to raise her.
Your life gets some of us thinking on what we want to be remembered for. Continue to rest well ma and may God continue to keep all that you have left behind. May he grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Good night ma.

Earth has one gentle soul less and Heaven one Angel more. You were a blessing to the family. Caring, warm and ever smiling. Your Home was a Haven to all.                 You have fought the good fight. Sure the race is won. A loss to the family but Heavens gain. Your warmth and smiles will surely be missed . Continue to rest in the Bosom of the Almighty God.

I met her whilst still in the university visiting Kike during one of the holidays. She welcomed me like I was a son, took to me like a friend....even to calling me by my nickname Dicta as against my real name....there was always something to eat whenever I came...so much I'd sleep off  sometimes .....I was ALWAYS that much at home with her.....she was that sweet! Even as the years passed and I barely saw her, she always remembered Dicta. Over the years, we'd kept in touch through Kike and once in a long while have a chat on Kike's phone. She was a mother, a friend, confidant, simple and blessed. She will be missed....... sorely!!
Kike, she's gone to rest and handed the baton over to you guys, you have to finish strong like she did!

She would always be celebrated!

DICTA.

Mummy had a beautiful soul. She was always so warm and kind and loving. Even when she just smiled, there was a warmth behind the smile that made one feel better. Our loss is heaven’s gain. She is truly at home with the angels. 

Dear mummy you're are a lovely caring mother I can never forget the role you played In my life. May the winds of Heaven blow softy and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you ad wish that you were here Sunree. 
(Mama Toks) God love you most

I met mom few years ago when she visited South Africa as a simple, humble, amiable and unassuming woman. It is true that death is inevitable...mama you came and left at God's own appointed time. You have lived a fulfilled life and left behind legacy that will speak for you. Mom indeed your life was exemplary with simplicity, humility and uncommon patience. Mom, your exit from the world is a loss to those of us who were so fond of you ..with words like ( pele my dear )but we are glad that Heaven has gained a beautiful soul and you are at peace with God. You will forever remain in our hearts.
Love J

Dear mummy Falolu and later became mummy Adelabu as my siblings and I fondly called you; I just want to thank you for the etiquette imparted into us and a taste of motherly love from you while we grew up coming for holidays at Falolu in the 70s, this can't go unremembered. I hope mothers, old and young could learn from your exampilary life in keeping their homes. Sleep well in His bosom.....titi di owuro ajinde.

Dear mana Dos, nobody wants to loose their mother, especially one as caring, loving, selfless and helpful as you. You were a support system to many, you didn't even have to know them as long as they needed help, you were available. You left some giant shoes to be filled. Memories of you will ever linger in our hearts mama. Rest in peace sweet mother!

Abiola Sofola

Tribute to my dear Mama.
What can I jot down to a wonderful Mummy that keep on smiling and making hope alive and left us without a goodbye.
Your memories are alive in my heart every time I think about you.
A great, caring, accommodating and wonderful woman is gone, my mom Adebisi is missing you already.
I just want to say, keep on shining for the lord and give a beautiful kiss to my dad (Akolawole) and uncle ‘Motoye and say we missed them a lot.
Until we meet again at the foot of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sun re oooo Mama dada.