[02/06, 22:44] Odunfa: TRIBUTE TO AN AMAZING MOTHER AND PATRONESS.
Chief (Mrs) Frances Adebajo has been Patroness of the Christian Unity Band of Nigeria (CUBN), Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral(AVMCC) since the inception of the Society in 1981. She has ever since stood by us in all situations, thick and thin.
Our dear Patroness, we shall miss her strong, solid and affectionate motherly support. She inspired and propelled our Society into the various laudable and enviable achievements we have recorded as a Society both within and outside AVMCC. Indeed, Mama, prayerfully, morally and financially supported us during the construction and dedication of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Agiliti which the Bishop assigned to us to build in 1996. She attended virtually all our Anniversary celebrations and other activities of the Society. The very few occasions she couldn't, she would send a representative. In all these events she supported us morally and financially. On one occasion, she even committed her sons to contribute to a particular project.
Mama was a role model in the Church. A regular church attendee she was always punctual hence it was possible for her to "have her seat" at all services even though it was not reserved for her. We were proud of her. She was perceived as a Matriarch in the Church.
As a Patroness she played her part even to personal level such as calling some members on their birthdays and calling to console bereaved members. When asked how she knew the birthdays, she revealed that she got them from the weekly church bulletins .Just before her demise, she requested for the names, telephone numbers and birthdays of all our members. Alas, she did not live to use them. It is sorely painful that she left us on the eve of her 90th birthday and the Society's 40th Anniversary, both of which we had planned to elaborately celebrate with her in a grand style. God knows best!
We acknowledge the Grace of God in her life to live up to the periphery of 90 years in good health and with her senses alert.
Our Mama, our Patroness, we love you but God loves you more. You left your indelible footprints in the sand of time for which we shall forever remember you.
Good night, Adieu!
Sun re o.
Our hearty condolence goes to the children, all mature adults, who have been her sole support since her husband, Pa Adebajo, departed to the life beyond.
May God reward your labour of love and care.
Mr C D Dosunmu and Prof Sunday Odunfa
Immediate past President and current President, Christian Unity Band. AVMCC