Amen Mrs Lawal. Life has not been the same since she died but I trust God is in control

Aunty Jestina,

May your beautiful soul continue to Rest in Perfect Peace. May the love and peace of God continue to bless the family you left behind.

We all love you

Six years gone by but it still feels like yesterday. They said times heal but not in your case. Mummy I still feel the pain of loosing you. Things have never been the same since you left for the great beyond. Too much going on at one time. Still hear your voice. You went through a lot in this life and never live to enjoy the fruits of your labour. It is well and I believe you are in a better place now. May God forgive you, grant you eternal life, peace and father Abraham keep you in his bosom. I love so much my dear mama. Continue to RIPP you will forever missed

Wow 5 years already gone since you left to be with the Lord and it seems to me as like it just happened. Mummy your absence has caused me so much grief not even a day has been the same since you left. As a Christian I will not ask questions but sometimes I asked myself why so soon. I missed you and your grandkids too. May God forgive you for any wrong you may have done while you were on earth. I missed you so much and my heart still aches. You were the best mum any child will dream of. You did all you could to raise us to the point of selling your belongings to put food on the table. I feel upset and angry for people who don’t even know you to judge you the way they did. But have to deal with it now!!!! You and daddy was in the house but it was you who will single handed have to worry about what we eat , pay house rent and school fees. I still remembered how you use to struggle to ensure I attend the Annie Walsh. I feel your pain as am looking after my own kids who I even don’t have to worry too much financially. Missing you is an understatement. I remember the way you use to cry about Eku, Ms Enoh and Alafie, I used to feel sorry but only know how painful it is when you too joined them. Till we meet again may you continue to rest in perfect peace

Continue to rest in the boosom of the Lord. We miss you....

Happy birthday tomy dear beautiful mummy in heaven. I pray that God will continue to grant you internal rest in peace. My heart is broken, you left us the time we needed you most. We love you so much and you will for ever missed. RIPP❤❤❤.

Wow can’t believe it’s two years gone already. Mummy since you left things have never been the same. I feel pain in my heart every day. You suffered so much just to make us what we are today. I remembered you selling your clothes just to put food on the table. You did all you could as a mother to educate us. God I can’t ask you why because you know best, my heart is heavy I pray for God to have mercy upon you and forgive your sin. May your soul and the soul of Eku, Mr Orisha, Daddy, Ms Enoh and Alafie continue to RIPP. I MISS YOU ALL

Now the laborer's task is o'er
Author: John Ellerton (
1 Now the laborer's task is o'er;
Now the battle day is past;
Now upon the farther shore
Lands the voyager at last.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.


2 There the tears of earth are dried;
There its hidden things are clear;
There the work of life is tried
By a juster Judge than here.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

3 There the penitents, that turn
To the cross their dying eyes,
All the love of Jesus learn
At His feet in Paradise.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant sleeping.

4 There no more the powers of hell
Can prevail to mar their peace;
Christ the Lord shall guard them well,
He Who died for their release.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.

5 "Earth to earth, and dust to dust,"
Calmly now the words we say;
Left behind, we wait in trust
For the resurrection-day.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.
Amen.

GONE TOO SOON
Sister Jestina, Your memories linger on in our hearts, We miss you, but we are comforted, knowing you are in Heaven with the angels singing Hallelua. No more pain, no more tears, no more sorrows. Set free like a bird in the sky. We continue to pray for the loved ones you left behind. Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.

My Aunty Tina, I don't even know where to start, when you pass away I just didn't know what to do, since I came to this country I didn't have someone to look up to as a motherly figure so when you joined us in New York I was so happy and grateful for your presence, I confided in you on so many occasions and you where always there to listen to me, you gave me the best advice that you will give to your children, you were God fearing, funny, selfless, and beautiful. I will have you know that all the advice you gave me I will put into practice with God's help. miss you so so much, Papa and Thomas miss you as well, we pray that the lord will remember all your good deeds and grant you eternal life in Jesus name....

Aunty Jestina, always smiling, always gracious, and kind. Every health care professional who met you commented on what a lovely person you were and what a joy you were to care for. May your gentle soul forever rest in peace away from sickness, pain, and cruelty.
May your eternity be full of joy, peace, and rest.

Aunty Jestina, I never met you in person but I feel the loss as I know so much about you. You became a part of the Taiwo family through the care and love you gave our Mummy in Houston. My daughter Toyin also had the privilege of being involved in taking care of you while in New York. She said you looked good the last time she saw you.
Guess its time to take the rest you rightly deserve. The Lord has healed you in His own way.
The strife is over and it is well with your soul. Rest in perfect peace.

Dr. Muyiwa & Mrs. Fehinti Taiwo & family

IS IT TRUE
Is it true that Aunty Jestina, we shall see no more on this side of the great divide,
Is it true that the warmth of Aunty's smile shall no longer be felt by us,
Is it true that Aunty has traded this mortal life for the bliss of heaven,
You fought a good fight, Aunty, and it is now time to rest.
The battle is over, as your spirit departs this earth, we are left with the pleasant memories of such a lovely aunt, who went through a lot, stoically, but quietly enduring with her trade mark beautiful smile.
Sleep well Aunty Jestina, we miss you dearly.
    Tunji, Fola, Tise, Tewo & Teramoluwa Taiwo.

We will forever salute you MUMMY, because you been all we ever needed in our life. God gave us the best mum in the world. You taught us to never give up on our dreams but to persevere no matter how hard the storm may be. We will forever missy you mummy

It's hard waking up everyday knowing that you are no longer with us, I can't hold my tears anytime I looked at your pictures on this website.
We were hoping that you will beat the odds and relocate to the UK to live with your grand children who were eagerly waiting to meet you but sadly, you didn't get the chance to meet them and we will only have to tell them what a great mum you were.
You were such a nice mother-in-law always willing to extend a helping hand. You had great warmth and always greet people with a smile.
We will forever miss you.
Sleep on mummy until we meet again!

Mrs Jestina, I don't know you in person but I pray that your beautiful soul will rest in perfect peace. May God guide and continues to bless your families that you left behind and give them the strength to go through this big loss. What a beautiful woman.

Aunty Jestina as I always call you and she will answer softly with that beautiful voice I Will forever miss she's the strongest woman I know you suffer everything just like Job in the bible I know your sweet reward is in heaven we love you but Jesus love you more RIP

I find it hard to believe that you're gone forever. You were a gentle giant, soft spoken and a joy to be around. You were beautiful inside and out.
You took care of so many and loved so easily. You and I shared a special bond. I cherished your advice and our conversations. Take your rest Mamy Taylor, no more pain. May your gentle soul rest in eternal
peace.

Aunty Jestina,

You were a lovely lady. Always smiling. You touched our heart because of the care you gave to our mother. Under your care, she thrived. You were like a sister to her, therefore, you became an aunty to us. You will be greatly missed and may your gentle soul rest in peace


Fondly remembered by Oyebode & Dorothea Taiwo and family

I love you Mum may God grant you Eternal Rest In Peace. Till we meet again on Jesus feet

Aunty Jestina i know you just a little while.. not knowing you were truly my aunt. my stepmom sister. you are one of a kind...Words cannot expressed how i feel when i heard that God has called you to the other side.. your smiles, fun and passion will leave on me . sleep on and take your rest aunt Jes. AYO will miss you may God be with you .. bye bye aunt jestina God has a special place for you. RIP MY SMILING LADY.,

Aunty Jestina, such a beautiful soul and kind-spirited woman. I think of you now and remember you lovely smile and joyful laugh. Now that you have gone to be with the Father and are no longer fighting, good-bye and may your soul rest in eternal peace.

Mummy you were the truest, dearest, and more than a mum to me. I regard you as my friend, sister, adviser and confidant. You also became my dad after daddy died. You stood up as a mum for me to to be what I am today. And only God knows the inner strength you had come through with all my siblings. 
You were a PRECIOUS gift from God, so much beauty, love and patience you possessed. You touched my life in so many ways. Your strength and smile even in dark days made me realise I have an ANGEL besides me.
Mummy you heard God whisper, calling you home. You did not want to leave us. I saw your fight, you loved us so much that you held on tight, until all your strength was gone and you could no longer hold on. Finally you gave your hands to God and slipped away quietly with out saying Goodbye!

It is with a heavy and saddened heart that I write this tribute,
Sister Jestina was a beautiful soul inside out to those around her. She will be greatly missed. It was just like yesterday,when we learned of your illness, and going out of state for treatment. I remember we started praying right away for your recovery. Little did I know, that was going to be the last time seeing you. Even though we talked over the phone sometimes.I was still hoping to see you again. You fought a good fight, But the Lord called you to Himself. Now that you have gone to be with the Lord' out of this sinful world. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. We love you, but God loved you more.......

Gone from us that smiling face,
The cheerful pleasant ways,
The heart that won so many friends,
In bygone, happy days.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds
A helping hand for other needs
To a beautiful life,
comes a happy end
She died as she lived, everyone's friend.

May your gently soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Aunty Jestina