A wife, abiyamọ tòótọ́, a friend, a lover of God, Selfless, genuinely blunt, very accommodating, unapologetically a servant of God.
A sister, an aunt, an excellent grandma. A wonderful teacher but always willing to learn. All these and more are who she was.
Set in her ways of Godliness and obedience to God’s word.
Never joked with eating fruits and WhatsApp broadcasts, which she always said was her easiest and quickest method of evangelism.
Everything for mummy was about God; every issue, situation, circumstance no matter how small, was a prayer point.
Heaven was her goal, and she lived her life ensuring she did not miss the ultimate goal – Heaven.
A mother’s tasks are never done. And heaven must have needed one. For angels came and took her hands and led her to God’s promised land. Although there is sadness, this we know: she is waiting there, her face aglow.
Iya Atoyebi, as we fondly call you, you TAUGHT US LOVE and how to fight. You gave us strength; you gave us might.
You fought for us all in various ways, not just as a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, or minister, for all you gave your best.
A stronger person could be hard to find, and in your heart, you were ALWAYS KIND.
We cannot begin to count the times she tolerated our moods, consoled our broken hearts & disappointments, endured our ups and downs, LISTENED to words confused by tears, and just simply understood and PRAYED with and for us, for no other reason than because SHE LOVED US.
We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we LOVED YOU DEARLY; in death we do the same.
It breaks our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, for a part of us went with you. You left us peaceful memories; your love will remain our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are ALWAYS at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing will seem the same again without you, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So, go in peace – you have earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts, we will ETERNALLY KEEP.
