Elder Efunike Idowu Oludokun-Olulana

I still think of you every day. so many things we left unsaid and uncleared. But i thank God all the same. I still remembered today, whenever you're correcting us as children, you'd angrily say "you children cannot kill me, I did not kill my mother; my mother died at eighty-two, I too, will live to that age and even beyond". How prophetic. You lived to Eighty-Seven. You were indeed a strong woman, with God-give strength. Continue to rest in the Lord Sisi Nike.

Our Florence Nightingale is gone to be with the LORD. Hallelujah and glory and honour to your name. Praise God for your legacy of diligent services to God and man. You taught us to serve humanity unconditionally doing it as to God and not man. Praise the Lord for a Woman of great faith in the LORD. Thank God for your sojourn here on earth and the grace to return home to your maker. Forever in our hearts with gratitude for your legacy. Sleep on ma.

I miss Mama dearly!
I miss her smiles and warm embrace! I miss her prayers! I miss her love! I miss turning back to see her sitting behind me and hailing me with a thumbs up. I still sit on the special seat Mama gave me in church. May God comfort all her children and indeed all of us her other children.

Mama was my FRIEND! She was so loving and never failed to express her deep admiration for me and my children. She was a virtous, cheerful,God-fearing and generous mother & always prayed for me & blessed me. I rest assured she is in heaven. Thank God for the beautiful life she lived, I am really going to miss her.

My family met the Ojedokun's in 1982, when we moved to Sawmill in ifako. I noticed mummy's strength and calmness. She never seemed fazed by life's issues. She was loving to us all as teenagers,and her total devotion to God and her family was amazing. I bless God for the impactful life she lived. I also bless God for preserving her to see her children prosper. I pray her soul finds peace with her maker. Sleep well dear mum.

Adieu Mama Fálànà
You were one of the nurse tutors I adored at the school of nursing LUTH Idi Araba
You were a great teacher, a counselor and a mother figure to us. You always aspire to bring out the best in us. Your smile and soft voice made you much more approachable.
I will always remember the day you invited me to spend the weekend with you at your gbagada home. It was really a great honor and unique privilege for a student to be invited to spend weekend with a tutor.
A memory I will forever cherish.
As one of the pioneer student at the nursing department university of Ibadan my Alma mater, I dove my cap for you.
You left an undeniable impression to many students that passed through your tutelage.
We bless God for a life well lived
May your gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Dearest Grandma,
Where do I even begin as I have so many fond memories of you back in the days? First, was your ever radiant smile, your peaceful aura, your neatness( u were so anti-dirt) lol. I remember the days we would come visiting at Gbagada. I always looked forward to those visits. You were such a godly and loving mother yet very firm in your discipline and this has reflected in the lives of your children and Grand children. You raised my 1st mentors in life ever, aunt Foluso and aunt Lola.I am forever grateful our paths crossed. There's so much to write but I guess I have to pause it here. You lived a very good life and we take solace in the fact that you served the Lord till the very end. Rest on grandma. I can never forget you.

To God be all the Glory as we celebrate the Exit and life of A Gracious,Dutiful and Smiling Nurse
Professional ,who served humanity and served the Lord till her very end.
She was a Great Nurse
I met Grandma in School of Nursing LUTH in 1972 when she was one of our Tutors when my set(July 72 set of LUTH) started our Nursing Career.
Her Comportment,Gracious style of walking with her usual beautiful smile,endowed some of us to her anytime we were in need of counselling as we move on in the course of our Nursing studies.
Very Approachable and kind.
In later years,when some of us meet,she has always been delighted to know our Career progress and highly delighted that we are serving the Lord as professionals.
She exhibited motivating and inspiring advice and help to student nurses and young nurses while a tutor anytime she was contacted for assistance.
As she takes her deserved rest in Christ, May the Comforting Grace of the Almighty rest upon her families,church and all loved ones in Jesus name.

Mummy Falana, ever smiling......you lived well with your neighbours on Ope-Odu Street. May your gentle soul rest in the bossom of the Lord.

Grandma! Known to be a lover of God, prayerful, warm, wise, and full of quiet strength, she had a way of making you feel seen and loved, irrespective of who you were.
I’ll always be grateful for your prayers and blessings, stories, and her gentle presence. She leaves behind a legacy of love that lives on in all of us who were lucky enough to know her.
Rest in the bosom of the Lord, Grandma. You will always be remembered with deep affection and respect.

A glorious general
Words fails me to write about all that we shared while you're still around.
You were my friend,my mummy,my host,my prayer partner,my confidant,my counselor.
The love you shared,the counsel you gave,your smile,your jokes,your encouragements will forever be cherished.
You came,you lived,you fought,you won. You're a victor.A triumphant general indeed.
Last time we spoke earlier this year,you wouldn't even let me talk, you were just praying for me,for so long,not knowing you were saying good bye..Mummy Adenike, God bless your soul❤

My Mother-In-Law,
The first time I met you, you treated me like your own daughter. You were a woman with deep kindness, gentleness, and patience.
One of my most cherished memories is how you connected with my son. When you came to visit my family in 2023-2024, before we even left the airport, you two had already formed a bond that words can't fully explain. Watching your relationship blossom and how much your grandson adored you will be a memory I will cherish forever.
During your visit with us in Canada, we created beautiful memories I will forever hold close. We went strawberry picking at the farm, laughed together while riding an ATV with Joshua, celebrated birthdays, and took many car rides together while you and Joshua laughed and enjoyed each other in the back seat. You and Joshua were inseparable, you both gave each other joy. He eagerly waited for you to wake up each day so he could greet you, and to start getting into your stuff that you had to quickly hide. You experienced many firsts with your grandson, Joshua started walking, talking and potty training with you.
Your children and grandchildren adored you. You had a special way of making each of them feel loved, seen, and celebrated. Your joy was contagious—your love of music was evident; I would often find you singing and dancing with your son and grandson.
You taught me how to make amala, with stew and okra, one of your favorite meals that you and your grandson often enjoyed together. I will forever be grateful for the loving, caring, supportive, and patient son you raised, that I am happy to call my husband.
I feel the weight of your loss deeply, but we will celebrate the incredible legacy you left behind. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Until we meet again.
Love Stacie

I am grateful to God and my mother for giving me the life to experience how beautiful your love is. You are the strongest person I ever met. You supported me, sacrificed the pleasures of life for me, and defended me. You disciplined me when I was wrong. Thank you for your endless care, undying love and sacrifices. You made me know impossible is nothing, you were my teacher, my friend and my Confidant. You made me know God can do anything, you led me to Christ. I have a million memories of our time spent together, from when you came visiting me at command Ipaja, bringing me delicious Jollof rice, which the aroma will go through the whole dormitory I stayed. I remember all the efforts you put into me graduating from OSU. You showed me what true love means. Whenever I was sick you were ready to die for me to be healed, you taught me the power of vigils. I remember so many of your sayings, some were “There is no hopeless situation, only people that feel hopeless about the situation they are in” another one was “ Awolu mate omo won ara re ni” and lots more. I will miss you so much Iya Ireti.
In my life I always thought my mentality was my greatest strength, that nobody and nothing could affect me, boy was I wrong. I miss you every day. Your smile, your soft voice. You were always cheerful and ready to help. You taught me how to be generous, I remember your many different envelopes that carried money. You taught me how to save and the benefit of investing in real estate. I remember when we went to watch the Europa league Finals and I bought you an Atalanta Jersey and an Italia track suit. Luckily Atalanta won. I remember when we supported different political candidates during the 2007 and 2011 elections. I remember all the outings I took you to, then all my friends started saying Ireti and his girlfriend. You loved Music and know how to dance, Iya Ireti you had the moves. Your love for music and dancing is so evident in all my children till date, play music and my children start dancing.
You will forever be in my heart and life; I will forever love you Iya mi. I am so happy that so many times I always told you “Mummy I love you” Omo kaiye se oju eni, omo sopo ita, omo iya alaro .
Sun Re ooo

Your boy Ireti Falana

Our mummy Olulana was truly a daughter of Zion. She was a dedicated worker in Maranatha church. She loved all of us, and we all loved her dearly. She demonstrated her love for God by building special house in her compound for house fellowship purpose only. She was a good counselor and a prayer warrior. She was a foundation member of Maranatha Elders fellowship. She was highly involved in all major activities in the church. She was a role model for both elders and young members of Maranatha Church.
We sorrowfully missed her but God loved her most, may her gentle soul rest in peace until we shall meet again at the feet of our dear Lord, Jesus Christ when we shall part no more. Adeu our dear Mama Olulana.
Pastor (Elder) Joseph Agboighale,
Coordinator RCCG Rg19 Council of Elders,
DSA Acme.

Mummy Olulana as i fondly called you. Your demise came as a shock as I heard the information that you were in Canada.
I called your number so many times and it rang & and sometimes no network.
You were a total woman, a prayer warrior, an ambassador, for Chirst. You were beautiful, very neat, a good house keeper, a soul winner who created big space in her house for fellowship.
I will so much miss her because there will be no one to call me mama yard anymore.
Adieu Mama,
Dcns. Mojisola Agboighale.

ADIEU GRANDMA

Mummy Olulana was a wonderful and a good mother who loves everyone and care for them.
Grandma was a unique leader and a good teacher, I was fortunate to be under her training and teachings in several occasion which has helped me in one way or the other.
Grandma was commited and dedicated to the things of God.
Her house is opened for House Fellowship.
My family will surely miss you and the entire Sunshine House Fellowship centre.
We love you but God loves you more.
Sleep on Grandma and keep resting till the resurrection morning.

Rest in Peace .

A Tribute to Grandma Mummy Olunike Olulana

I sincerely appreciate the special grace of God upon the life of Mummy Olulana. She's a lover of God, she taught me in Believer's class in church, she's a mother of good life with open arms accepting you the way you are, she's a contributor to the things of God physically, spiritually, financially, in all areas she's there to support the work of God.

Grandma is a woman of great faith, I could remember sharing with me during her health challenging period how she trust God for healing and God intervene with healing. She's a woman of prayer, compassion, love, care, and she encourages too as a teacher of the word of God.

I will miss you Grandma so much because we still call and talk distance wasn't a barrier but now you're with the one that loves you most. It is well. I wished you witness my wedding but God's appointed time cannot be changed. You have played your part well, we'll try to do ours too to see again by God's grace.

Grandma I miss you so much because you never refrain sharing your life with me in order to do better and you are always asking for the mercies of God. You are so conscious of the fact and truth that it's by God's mercy we'll make it to the end which I believe God has granted you.

Good night Grandma.
Rest on till we meet again and path no more.

Peace.

Your friend, HOD. daughter, teacher, mentor as she fondly call me.
Funmilayo Ale (Believer's Class, Maranatha Church)

A TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA EFUNIKE OLUDOKUN-OLULANA

How do I begin to describe you, Grandma?
You were one of the most amazing souls I have ever known—so sweet, loving, and peaceful.
Your smile was infectious, always full of warmth and reassurance.
You were genuine to the core, living each day with a grateful heart.

You were transparent in a way that was rare. Even the divine secrets that God revealed to you, you often shared with me in quiet confidence.
Your faith was not just something you professed—it was something you lived. Through your forgiving spirit and peaceful nature, you showed us what true Christianity looks like.

It is no surprise that the Lord prepared you far ahead of time for your journey home. He gave you the grace to visit loved ones across the globe in good health, knowing your time was near. You were not taken by surprise—God, in His mercy, walked you gently toward eternity. That alone gives me peace and joy, knowing you are now in the presence of your Maker, singing Hallelujah with the saints triumphant.

Your love for God and His servants ran deep. Despite your age and physical limitations, you longed to be in church, to worship, to fellowship. Every time you came, you made it a point to speak with me—offering words of appreciation, encouragement, and sometimes concern. Your love was always sincere and deeply felt.

Grandma, I will miss you more than words can say.
Your warm embrace, your kind words, and your majestic dance before the Lord will forever live in my heart.

Rest well in the bosom of your Maker, until we meet again to part no more.

Adieu, Grandma.

Pastor 'Kunle Olaniyi

Mummy is a precious gift from God,a great tutor in the school of nursing(LUTH). A Tutor per excellence, thanks for the knowledge you impacted to me. Rest on future per excellence

Mummy Olulana was very close to the enlarged OYELOLA FAMILY since our early years together at the C & S Church (Movement), AYO NI O, Surulere. She was then one of the Women’s Church Leaders and she served her roles wonderfully.
At that time also, she was a lecturer at the LUTH, School of Nursing, Idi- Araba where she impacted her students and the Church.
Much later and by cheer coincidence, we became fellow worshippers at the RCCG Maranatha Chapel (as it was then known) when we moved to Ifako Gbagada. Ever since the bond between our two families grew stronger and stronger.
We will miss mama dearly.
Our consolation is that mama served the Lord with all her heart.
May the good Lord repose her soul and comfort Tunde & his siblings in Jesus name.
ADIEU MAMA OLULANA.
ELDER OLUSEGUN & ELDER (MRS) TAIWO OYELOLA

Sweet Mummy. Your smile is always captivating. You fought a good fight. You won. Victory is yours. You lived an exemplary live. I will miss you Mummy. Rest in the Lord.

Mama Olulana has finally gone to rest with the Lord! Many of us members of Elders Fellowship of RCCG Maranatha Church, Gbagada met her as a very active Worker in the Church despite her advanced age. She was in the group that welcomed First Timers to the Church every Sunday. She took a leading role. (On a personal note, she was the one who welcomed me to Maranatha Church in the year 2004).
She was always attending the Workers meetings on Sundays even till she was 80! I remember a Sunday morning that she came late for Workers meeting in her 70s, she was punished by standing at the back of the Church Hall along with other late comers. I personally went to take her to her seat. She was so humble that she never complained.
At her 70th birthday, her children and many other friends and elders followed her to Church for the Thanksgiving Service. The Pastors leading the Service did not accord her special recognition on the occasion but I never heard her complaining.
Among the Elders Fellowship, she attended the activities regularly playing her role as a senior elder. She always followed us regularly to the yearly National Elders Congress. Members would remember her sending her luggage ahead of her to the Church even if she was coming late.
She was very humble. She never boasted of being highly educated, only a few of us knew she was a University graduate in her professional field.
When she had health challenge in her 70s, she kept this to herself. I personally encouraged her to make an appeal to the Pastorate for financial assistance when she was undergoing medical treatment for many years. Thank God, she went through the medical treatment successfully.
We members of Maranatha Elders Fellowship have really missed her especially over the last few years when she had to go and stay with her children because of advancing age. We can boldly say that you lived a practical Christian life and you were a good example to most of us.
Adieu Mama. Have a joyful rest in the bossom of your maker. Your legacy shall endure and generations after shall call you blessed.

Dr Olayioye Odetayo
Past Chairman of Maranatha Elders Fellowship.

To God be all glory for your life Aunty....as we fondly call you ma. A great teacher,mentor, mother, pacifier , Christ filled personality.you were.. To have met you ma in the Sch.of Nursing in May '71, you became my guardian,sweet mum to confide in....
Ahh..you were always a succour to me & mine... with your soft, cool voice & pleasant smiles. ...you led me to more solid spiritual life in which I am enjoying the unquantifiable grace of God today.
You lived a selfless, passionate life...cannot write it all
Rest on peacefully in the bosom of your Creator..till we meet on the resurrection day

A Tribute to Mrs Olulana

It was a true privilege to know Elder Efunike Oludokun-Olulana, as a mentor, a devoted lecturer, and a shining example of what it means to be a nurse. She was the very embodiment of diligence and compassion, a nightingale nurse to the core. Her eloquence, radiant smile, and unwavering faith in the Lord were qualities I deeply admired.

During our time in the School of Nursing, she nurtured us with wisdom, kindness, and care that left a lasting impression on our hearts and minds. Her belief in us and her dedication to our growth will never be forgotten.

Thank you, Ma, for your love, your guidance, and your faith. You touched our lives in profound ways, and we remain forever grateful.

Rest peacefully in the Lord’s embrace, Ma.
My heartfelt condolences to your children and family.
Adieu, beloved mentor.

Mama Fálànà, now Olulana, ,was my senior colleague at SON ,LUTH in the early eigthies.
A pleasant great role model, straight forward educator.Mama was like a mother figure to all of us who joined the teaching staff in those years, kind hearted and full of compassion for students and her colleagues.
May Angels accompany you as you go back to your eternal home.Rest on ma till resurrection day.Good night our elegant trainer.Mrs V. O.Olaoke .J.P.

Hmmmm.
Grandma Olulana as we do call. What attracted me to you when I met you at Maranatha was your beautiful smile. Then you gave out your house for a house fellowship centre indeed it's a place to fellowship the love you showered on us spread through the children and we took ourselves as a true family of God just like thehouse fellowship anthem.

You are such a good soul to reckon with, you are so accommodating, generous, peaceful, most of all you are so passionate in the things of God, am sure the Elder's forum in Maranatha will surely miss you.I thank God that you know Christ in your life time. Grandma the legacy you left will continue and your memory will forever remain in our hearts. May we find solace in Christ till we meet in Paradise.

Mayowa Ogunmokun

Mommy,
Your love, warmth, and the genuineness of your faith was unmistakable! You embraced everyone that you interacted with, with grace and kindness.

You were an immense blessing, support and covering for Seun and I at a pivotal time in our lives, in an unforgettable way. This is a testament of your love, the beauty of your character, strength and wisdom.

We are so thankful for your life and know that you are resting in the bosom of our savior Jesus Christ and cheering us on. Farewell for now from this side of eternity till we are all reunited forever in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ.

ANOTHER NIGHTINGALE GOES HOME
You were not in LUTH when I was training but when I came back from England & started working in the School of Nursing I met you ..There was an aura around you that showed positive difference from others apart from your natural eversmiling face .
I say 'natural ' as it never carry any pretence
Secondly the the way you carry yourself (steps) .I have decided to use present Tense as the qualities were there till the end..
One day you asked me the secondary school I attended I told you you got up from your seat came & coddled me & nodded that you thought so . It still didn't click until you asked for the year & said when you finished
Immediately I started calling sister as that was the norm
I had to remember protocol has to be followed at meetings in the School for many years
You were straightforward strict but loving genuine & accountable quiet & respectful
You replicated yourself as your children showed quite a lot of your characters on their young ages
I praise God for His faithfulness in your life 🙏 Adeu sister Nike continue resting in blossom of your Creator till Resurrection Morning

Mama Falana now Mama Olulana, my great Tutor and a mother figure in SON LUTH. She was so nice and a mentor to her students. A Great Uite. She will be forever remembered for her good deeds. Nursing Profession has lost one of her great Educator. Eternal rest grant unto her O'Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace. Amen 🙏. Adieu Mama oni nu re.

Mama,you will be greatly missed. Continue to rest in the blossom of the Lord. We love you but God love you more

She was a nice and warm person, a true child of God. Who radiated kindness.

TRIBUTE TO MUMMY NIKE OLULANA
I met "Ye Mi" as I fondly called her many years ago at the RCCG Maranatha Church. The first attraction was that we both were in the Nursing profession. We became close and I saw that God had brought me in contact with a great woman of God, loving mother, prayer warrior, teacher of the word, mentor, and counselor.
Mama was a super nurse. She was in the first set of BSc. Nursing graduate program having been admitted to the University of Ibadan in 1965...Great U. I. Great. She thereafter worked as a Nurse Tutor at LUTH. I would have been one of her students if I had done my nursing training at LUTH.
"Ye Mi" You were deeply committed to your Christian faith, your profession your family and your love for all who came across you. You demonstrated the rare ability to showcase your strength by overlooking the fault of others.
You took me as a friend and family member. Not minding the age and professional difference between us "Ye Mi" would always call me to find out how my family and I were faring.... That is the woman you were... caring and loving.
We shared a lot of experiences (the good and the not so good) and hilarious moments. Your house was a place of comfort for me and others.
Good night "Ye Mi" You have fought the good fight, you have kept the faith. You built a legacy of integrity, humility, service to God and to humanity. We pray that those of us who had the honor and privilege
to be acquainted with you will be able to carry on with these legacies.
You didn't just pass through this world, to the best of your ability, you touched it, you blessed it, you lived it, you changed it.
Fare thee well sweet "Ye Mi", Heaven has indeed gained a great soul, a super woman and a loving mother. My gist partner, you will sorely be missed.
Adieu! Adieu!! Adieu!!! Ye Mi. Rest on in the
bosom of Jesus🙏🙏🙏

My dear cheerful mummy Olulana🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
You were an epitome of strength and courage, a true lover of God. You were indeed a good, kind, loving mother. You were a giver to a fault! Mummy Olulana you will truly be missed most especially at the Sunshine fellowship in which you were our host. Thank you for letting God use you yo give us space in your apartment. You're such an inspiration to us and we are proud to have gotten a sweet loving soul among us. You are no more today but you'll forever be missed and remembered in all ways. Rest in Power mummy Olulana till we meet to part no more🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

Gandonu Oluwafikemi

You were a true anchor mommy. Dependable, committed and loving. You held all children that came your way as if they were yours.
You stood with us in the very low moments of life and encouraged on with the word of God.
The sting of your death leaves a vacuum. We miss you here but we are rest assured you are with angels in a far better body where pain and sorrow have no place.
Adieu mom, till we meet again at the feet of Jesus

Dear mom,
We are confident we will see you againsmd there will be no more sorrow or pain. You've been a mom to Funke and I. Through all our challenges, you stood with us and encouraged us. We are a family today because of you. We miss you mom!

A TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED GRANDMA.

Some people leave a mark so deep that even time can not erase,
You were one of them. You didn’t just raise a daughter; you gave me a sister. Your kindness, prayers, and unwavering love wrapped around me like a warm embrace. You welcomed me as your own, always lifting me up with your words and presence. Thank you for the unceasing prayers and words of advice which has help me navigate through life.
Your love and legacy will forever remain in our hearts.

Rest on GRANDMA.

EMELDA UMOH

Mummy Olulana was everything to me. She was my friend, gist partner, confidant, prayer champion and a true mother.
She never gets tired of me. A lover of children, a true believer of Christ, she loved attending church programs, even in her old age, she doesn't like missing Holy Ghost service at the Redemption City.
Grandma's house is always open for Counseling, prayers, sharing the word of God and learning from her wealth of wisdom.
Mama's love for the children is extremely high. She was a cheerful giver even if you tell her no, she will still give.
She volunteered a space for house fellowship in her compound for over 20 years now.
Grandma lived a fulfilled, Godly, humbled and a good life worth of emulation. Her legacy lived on.
Missing her is constant, but we take a solace in God that we will meet at the Resurrection morning that we part no more.
We love you so much, but God loves you more.
Rest on Great Icon...
Abiyamo tooto....
O digba oo....
O digbere...
Titi a o fi pade lese Jesu....
Maa sun laya Olugbala re.
Adiu my Sweet Mummy 😋

Mum was the greatest. Missing her dearly!