There aren’t words to describe the type of person you were to friends, family and loved ones. The way you captivated others, with a smile on your face and joy in your steps was one none could emulate. Not only did you brighten any room you entered, you were the shinning beacon with which we all aspired. Your quick wit and strong passion where second to none. Truly a diamond. We miss you dearly, but we know that this is not the end, and I have no doubt you are sitting in heaven, with the Lord God. You are always in our hearts and we will always miss you.

Dear Grandma,

I want to start off by giving praise to the Lord for the amazing and wondrous life He gave you.

The love and support you had shown to me over the years is next to none and I will always cherish our long chats about how I can get better at pursuing what I want in life. You had always looked out for me in everything, when times seemed hard in my studies you were always there to call me and check up on me to see how I am progressing and I will forever love the support you continously gave to me.

The way you had led this family is something special, I am so proud to hold the Omotowa name, and I will keep fighting day in and day out to uphold the Omotowa traditions that you so bravely upheld for us. I fight so hard today to repay the way you fought so hard for this family to get where we all are today.

I miss you everyday and I will continue to miss you. I love you with all my heart Grandma.

Your death was a sharp pain in my heart, you took me as your daughter and not as a daughter in-law. You were a wonderful mother in-law, a devoted Christian, loving and caring.
  When we lose a loved one, the beautiful memories of the deceased becomes one's consolation. I am grateful to God for your life and time.
   Mummy, I would have loved to still have you around to still enjoy the fruits of your labour but God knows best.
     Thank God for using you to take care of Tolu, Ibukun and Seyi. The three of them will really miss you, Seyi will keep to heart your fond of calling him THE BIG BOY.
  I will miss our talks and your advice, it pains my heart more because I have no one to run to now when my heart is heavy.
  We love you but God loves you more. May your gentle soul rest in the bossom of our God.
          MAMA ONINU RE SUN RE O
   

Dear Grandma

I can't believe you are gone forever
Mummy said you have gone to meet Jesus in heaven. I know you are in a better place now but I will always miss you, the way you always call me "SEYI SEYI THE BIG BOY" and the time we spent together. Thank you grandma for the love and care and even tho you are gone now, you will forever remain in my heart.
                   I love you Grandma

Dear, Grandma
  I never expected to write a tribute for you so early, you were always full of life, I remember when you came to our house and we prayed together, I miss those times.
  You were a good and God fearing woman,the best grandma anyone would have ever asked for. We miss you every time you travel and we await your return anxiously everytime but we didn't know that you wouldn't come back to us again.
   You will forever be in our hearts, we love you Grandma but God loves you more, LIVE ON.
                       Adieu, Grandma.


By Ibukun omotowa(Girl).

I miss you very dearly grandma. I love you.

When I started my journey of life with your son, Dele, my father advised me to visit his parents and know who they were, how Dele interacted with the parents, and what the whole family relationships entailed. I will never forget how warmly and lovingly you embraced and related to me. Mommy, though you are not my biological mom, you did for me well above and beyond what many biological mothers would, even, do for their daughters. I remember responding to my mother that you did not have a mother-in-law relationship with me when you were cooking and helping me in the kitchen and my mother called me out about it, saying that I should not let you do such and such in the kitchen or around the house.

Mommy, you are more than a mother-in-law to me. I always told friends and relatives that our relationship was that of a mother and daughter. You gave me the privilege and the freedom to express myself as needed; I never had to hide my feelings due to your lovingness toward me. Despite all your placement, accolades, and educational achievements, you were Godly, humble, caring, supportive, and compassionate toward me and your grandchildren. You were an exemplar of a mother-in-law. I am thankful for having you as the mother of my husband. I appreciate you; when you were being taken to the hospital on that fateful Sunday, I thought my cries and prayers could extend your years on this side of life…God loves you more, mom. Rest in your Lord until we meet to part no more. 

It saddens my heart that you are gone
It hurts more because you left too soon without a goodbye
You really were a special woman, we have all been touched one way or the other by the strength, acuity and beauty of your soul.
Thank you for your love, care and everything you’ve done for me, I will forever be thankful 
I know you are in a better place now, time may pass and fade away but memories of you will forever remain
I miss you and I love you Grandma
even tho you are gone now, you will forever remain in our hearts
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace
Good bye Grandma, till we meet again

Abiyaamo Tooto,

I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain. Blessed to have you as mother in law.You are the best mother in law .You will never be forgotten,Every moment spent with you will forever be a treasure.

Most of my friends pray for their children to have mother in law like you .
You are epitome of godliness.You are embodiment of love,humility and faith.

Life brings tears,smiles and memories.

The tears will dry and smiles will fade but Memories live forever.
Mummy,the memories shared with you will forever be with us.

One of the things that is very sure is you have fought a good fight of faith and you won.

Mummy,your departure remind me that life is like a stage,even the best dancer will leave the stage.

Mummy,Continue to rest in the Lord till we all meet to part no more.

Love you mummy.

I miss you Grandma and your yoruba teaching sessions with me. Everybody at home miss
you and I am sad that I will not see you again, because you have gone to meet Jesus like Grandpa.

Rest in Peace Grandma

Recently, I just lost my beloved grandmother and I will miss her terribly..

She was one special woman and the loss of her is felt deeply by many, even though she lived a full life. Still, I can’t believe our lovely Grandma was taken away from us. I will miss my Grandmother, but her spirit and strength, lives on in each of us and in the lives that she touched. She lives on in me and in all those who have been touched by the love, strength, conviction, wisdom and beauty of her soul. RIP Grandma

Dear one and only mother-in-law, it is still hard to believe that you are gone. The shock of your demise hit us all like a tsunami. It was so unexpected, because you were so strong, healthy and full of life.

The heartbreak we felt while attempting to resuscitate you when we found you lifeless still hurts a lot.

I will give my all to have you back with us in a heartbeat. The tears keeps flowing endlessly, as everything about your stay with us reminds me of you everywhere I turn to in my house but I am consoled by the fact that you are resting with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

I loved you from the very first time I walked into your home, the love kept growing with each day of knowing you.

I have always looked up to you because you were a solid rock and you are the strongest woman I know. We have been through storms together and came out stronger.

Your love for God, your honesty, your humility, your love for your children, grandchildren and everyone around you has really shaped our lives and that of our generations to come.

You were my biggest encourager, you always cheered me on even on the days that I wasn’t feeling my best.

You were the best disciplinarian I knew and you trained all your children in the love of God. Your respect and love for every human you meet is a model to me. You give the best advise in life and I have never gone wrong following all that you have taught me.

Every time you visited, we were always looking forward to hosting you and making your stay memorable.

We love and miss you grandma. If only our tears could bring you back we are sure you will still be here strong as ever, ready to spend the next 5 decades with us.

In my next life, I will still choose you to be my mother in-law because you are the best any daughter can wish for.

You were my dear prayer partner and I still feel humbled and blessed for the precious times we spent together seeking the face of the Lord on issues, which bothered you. There were a lot of times you have specifically asked me to pray for you and I feel so blessed that I will carry the rewards of such great moments forever.

I love you grandma and will always carry you in my heart. I pray that in due time we will meet in paradise to part no more singing hallelujah day and night to our maker Jesus Christ.

It is with a heavy heart that I am giving this tribute and a wake up call to all, that time is so short.

To me, Mummy was a mother and a friend. Her friendliness, generosity and kindhearted nature have so greatly impacted my life.

Her willingness to always help, advice, care and support to everyone that came across her can never be underrated or go unnoticed.

I am tremendously blessed by you Mummy, your humble virtues will serve as priceless life lessons, that I am eternally grateful for. The care and love you shown towards your grandchildren cannot be quantified, I am very grateful. You were a rare gem, beautiful in and out.

Mummy, I am sad you are gone so soon, but I am consoled that you have gone to be with the Lord. Looking at the Godly life you lived, I believe you have fulfilled your God-given purpose with no regrets. You have raised Godly children and I pray those of us left behind will also fulfil our God-given purpose by continuing in impacting our world positively.

My prayer to the whole Family is that May the Lord God Almighty preserve and keep us all safe in His Mighty Hand. May He grant us the fortitude and strength to bear this great loss.

Love you so dearly Mummy, Till we meet again at His feet.

My grandmother was a giant among men. The first PhD holder in our family, she was the catalyst for a higher echelon of excellence that the Omotowas began to aspire to. Accomplishing graduate education in a foreign nation while you have a family to think about is something I cannot personally fathom; but I - as well as each of my siblings and cousins - am a product of the legacy Grandma helped to securely establish but was only partially able to witness. With the progress our family has made thus far, I cannot even imagine the advances she, unfortunately, does not get to see with us, but will surely experience with us in spirit.

I love you Grandma - I miss you and all the moments we do not get to share so profoundly. Please know that everything I become will be in part because of who you were. A o pade lese Jesu; and when we do, I hope that I have made you proud.

Grandma,

The smile on your face and kindness in your heart was always so inviting. You created an atmosphere filled with love, joy, and happiness that will truly truly be missed. It's still so painful to believe that you're gone, but I find comfort knowing that you are still smiling as you look at all of us from Heaven. I love you and miss you grandma.

Blessed Grandma Ilorin,

You are a beautiful beautiful spirit. Your high expectations and your warmth were motivation as I moved through my young adult life. Your wisdom, perspective, and encouragement helped me navigate a perilous time and your words were a guiding force. Your influence helped make me into the man I am today. I love you more than words will ever be able to capture. I thank you, I thank you, I thank you. Your memory lives on eternally. I love you grandma.

I miss you, my dear and irreplaceable mother. You gave me succor and guidance before I was known to the world. Your tender caring directed me to the knowledge of God. Your steadfast love constantly wrapped around me in the moments of my travails. You traveled to high mountains and low valleys to seek and to protect me, as a bird carefully builds a nest to raise her own. Indeed, you spent your time to worship and glorify God in the raising of your family. There were the moments that you spent to carefully explain your experience and difficult circumstances in life to me, so that I could understand that God’s love for me is enduring through out my life. I love you and miss you. Now, you have transformed from flesh into beautiful memory that will be with me for the rest of my journey here on earth. Now, you don’t make mistakes anymore, and your memory is even closer to me than in your flesh. Therefore, I will run my race carefully, along with my siblings, and our mates and gifts (children) in this life, with your memory constantly about us, until we meet again in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ forever. Rest in peace, mother.

My mum, you meant the world to me; my rock! A wonderful treasure that can never be replaced. You nurtured me with tender love and supported me all the way in life. One in a billion and the best mother I could have ever prayed for. I will never forget the precious times we shared. I will always cherish memories of your deep care, love, warmth and kindness. You led us in the Lord with dedication and relationship with God, and set us high moral standard. You were accommodating, compassionate and welcoming of others. I cannot thank you enough for how you supported our father through his last days and your sacrifices. I wish your light would have continued to shine in this world for many decades to come but God knows better why you were called home at this time. To us you left too soon but we know God’s appointed time is always perfect. We are pained and sore but consoled that you are with the Lord and reunited with our dad. Those we love dont go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near. Always loved, always missed and always dear. Your spirit will live on forever in my heart and mind, to walk and guide me through my life. You will remain unforgettable until we meet again in the bosom of the Lord.

                  MUMMY YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE
                        
Mummy you are truly irreplaceable.. You were a precious gift and gemstone from God with so much beauty, grace, love, compassion and patience. You touched the lives of so many people in various dimensions and their recounts of how you did this touched my heart in so many ways. Your strength and smile even on seemingly dark days made me realize that I had a true angel as a Mother for which I remain eternally grateful to our Almighty God.

You were the truest, dearest and more than a mother to me. You combined the role of mother, father and quiet wise counselor since when we lost dad. You stood alone for 17 years after dad passed on, and only God knows the inner strength you had to come through all those years without him and coping with us all in our various places across the globe.

I could remember as a little child how you were very concerned and took care of your parents at Aiyetoro-Gbedde & Ilorin till they passed on at various times, in obedience to our Lord’s commandment to honour our fathers and mothers. I am thankful to God that I had the grace and opportunity to also do this for dad and you within my human capacity.

I am thankful to you and dad for the right values and upbringing you inculcated in us and thankful to Almighty God that these core values helped in molding all our lives to where all your children are today. We pray to replicate these also to our children.

You were a woman of many parts, a unifier touching lives positively in differing ways. This is evident in the recount of experiences shared of your impacts by your brother, sister, your extended family members, your in-laws, your friends, church members, dad’s friends, family friends, your children, daughters in-law, son in-law, your grandchildren, your students etc.

I testify that you are a great loving mother, quiet, humble with good heart and deep genuine concern for welfare of your brethren, often times to your own discomfort.

You heard God’s whisper calling you home, you did not want to leave me, I witnessed it and confirm that you loved us so much by choosing how you left us peacefully and finally giving your hands to God, slipping away quietly to be Almighty God, your maker without telling us bye.

You were a committed true Christian; dedicated to bible reading, prayers and fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ. I am comforted and fully persuaded that you are resting peacefully with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

I will miss your constant wise counsel, unifying voice, your regimented exercise routine, your presence in our lives… It is unbelievable you left us so suddenly, we expected to have you around till you were 100 years, but God Giveth life and Takes it. He does as he pleases and we cannot question him.

Adieu mummy, rest peacefully now in company of Dad and our Lord Jesus Christ until we all reunite to part no more. Our love for you remains forever.

“If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a top quality bunch for me,
Place them in my mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from Seyi”

Mumm...., you have been a light on my pathway , a pillar of strength for me, a good example of how to live a good Godly life... You are a star, shinning unto all around you. Its heavy to contemplate your departure from our midst, but I am consoled by the assurance that you are resting gloriously with Our Lord JESUS CHRIST
......I love you Mumm....

Dearest mummy, you are a wonderful soul, always there for all who came to you for help with kind words and wise advice. You are always open to all and your hospitality made everyone feel important. You are the most loving, humble, compassionate, understanding mum and one of the most beautiful souls one could ever meet. Your endless love and prayers has always been a pillar for us..You taught us to serve the lord with all our heart..You are indeed the best mother anyone could ever ask for. We will forever miss you sweet mummy..