EULOGY FOR A DEAR CLASSMATE, FRIEND AND SISTER.
We, the Class of 1971 from the prestigious Saker Baptist College-Victoria, today Limbe, got into the above college the same day with Mercy Tataw nee Egbe.
Most of us were meeting for the first time except those who went to the same Primary School. We were all young, vibrant and excited to be in the great “School by the Sea”. We soon coined our own class name (as it is the tradition in Saker), “The Mayors of The Palace“.
We were molded to grow up loving each other as sisters and that we are till date .The Lord used each of us to be a blessing to the other. We had perculiar ways and the Administration didn’t take long in noticing that. To us and some tutors, we were simply the ‘BEST’.
Our dear sister, Mercy, whom we are mourning, was on the calm, cool side. She was soft spoken, gentle, kindhearted, caring, motherly, all attributes which certainly caught the eyes of her late husband, Albert. As a daughter of a Police Commissioner, her pleated uniform was always well starched and ironed.
After the five quality years in Saker we continued being each other’s keeper. Mercy’s best moments were when we were together either for our yearly Annual General Meetings or on other special occasions. In fact the last time most of us saw her was a couple of years ago during the funeral of one of our Grandmas. Mercy was to travel to the U.K in the evening of that same day. Could she separate from us? We kept reminding her to leave but, my word!, she enjoyed every minute of that day with us. Finally, she very reluctantly left for the airport. That was the last time most of us saw her, but thanks to social media, we were constantly in touch through our forum.
Yes, she told us she was going into hospital and as usual, we shared prayers, wished her a quick recovery hoping she will walk in and out of the hospital in no time. But No! No! We only got news that she had passed on. What a bombshell, what a shock!
Dear Lord, we thank you for all the moments we shared together, moments we shall ever treasure. We also thank you Father, for all your love and kindness towards our sister throughout her earthly life.
At this time of deep grief, we want to assure our sister’s children that we are praying to the Father of all comfort to give them comfort. We shall sorely miss her but knowing she is no more in pains, we gladly commit her soul to God Almighty.
Boh Mercy, Rest In the Lord till we meet to part no more.
Fondly,
“Mayors of the Palace “
“Class of 1971”.