Ijeoma Uchenna Mbanaso
I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. -John 11:25-26
Obituary
Ijeoma Uchenna Mbanaso was born on 9th of September, 1976 to her parents Augustus Ugwunna and Adaoha Mbanaso.
The first of 5 children, she was raised briefly in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom where she spent the first 5 years of her life. She moved back with her parents to Nigeria to begin her primary school education at Library Avenue Elementary School and then started her Secondary School Education in 1988. She attended St. Mary Magdalene for the first three years and then proceeded to attend St. Joseph’s Aba to complete her Secondary School Education. She subsequently went on to Abia State University to pursue a degree in Linguistics. Upon her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts, she served her community by working for the local government in the Census Council. After working for a few years, she embarked on furthering her education by commencing her Masters Degree at Howard University, Washington D.C. To the glory of God, her son, Jayden Harrison, was born on July 17, 2010. After securing her Masters Degree in Social Work in 2010, she moved to Houston to raise her son and establish her career. In 2017, she joined Energized for Excellence Academy, Inc and worked her way to become Vice Principal of the school.
A very important aspect of Ijeoma’s life was her work with Almighty God. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas which she joined in 2017. She was also a member of the ALL IN ministry division of the church.
From a young age and wherever she went, Ijeoma was full of kindness, graciousness and love. She had an incredible work ethic which allowed her to achieve anything she set her mind to. She delivered quality work and advocated for what she knew was right. She was tremendously loved and cherished by the students and staff at Energized for Excellence Academy.
Ijeoma Uchenna Mbanaso went to be with our Lord on July 26, 2024. She was 47 years at the time. She is survived by her son, Jayden, her Mother, Adaoha Mbanaso, her siblings Chinyere, Chidinma, Chimaobi and Omezikam. She is also survived by a myriad of Uncles, Aunties, Cousins, Relations and great friends.
Ijeoma was a gift to everyone who interacted with her and we thank God for the selfless life she lived. We shall cherish the countless memories we have of her. She leaves a legacy of service to God, profound kindness and unconditional love to her family and friends.
May her gentle soul rest in the bosom of Almighty God.
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September 11, 2024
Dear Chidi and the rest of the family of my dear tutor, Professor Mbanaso, you are strong in the strength of the Lord. Please accept my condolences as the good Lord comforts you all. Mummy, please be strong. Kaka
September 6, 2024
Rest in Perfect Peace. I believe in my heart that you are in a perfect and peaceful place. Adieu!!!!!!
September 4, 2024
I play with words as a teacher but frankly IJ,words have failed me to pen down not praises but tribute in your honor. Rest on dear sis till the resurrection morning. Good night beautiful soul 😭😭
September 4, 2024
Ij my friend I was so shocked to hear of your death, unbelievable so young and full of life . I saw you when I came for your dad's Thanksgiving and we gisted for hours on end. Hmmmm.
My friend I miss you . It is hard to say good bye.
Rest on dearest. ❤❤❤
My friend I miss you . It is hard to say good bye.
Rest on dearest. ❤❤❤
September 4, 2024
Ijay, your memory is forever in my heart. I miss you so much.
August 22, 2024
Hmmmm, I've been to this page severally but couldn't still muster the courage to pen down words....
Ijay, writing about you or referring you to the past is so painful.
Having lived in the same neighborhood and attended the same secondary school before you left for St. Joseph's, it was so easy to be friends with you. Your gentle and demure persona drew everyone close to you.
Back in the day,after secondary school while waiting for admission, you'll always come to my house because you had this computer lesson at Macaulay street that you went to. We'll gist and gist, reminiscing about all that happened around us.. call it girls talk, *smiles*, Oh Ijay! Even though we lost touch when we got admission into the university but I was so glad when you came on board our platform. It felt good to have you close. We spoke on the phone a few times . I never envisaged this happening to you! On that fateful morning when I received the chilling news of your passage, I couldn't believe it initially because no one seems to have heard. Oh death where is thy sting!😭.
Your name is Ijeoma. I'll say je ije gi nkeoma. I know you're resting in the bossom of our Lord Jesus where we shall meet to part no more.
Adieu beautiful!
Adieu Ijay!! You'll be greatly missed.
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Ijay, writing about you or referring you to the past is so painful.
Having lived in the same neighborhood and attended the same secondary school before you left for St. Joseph's, it was so easy to be friends with you. Your gentle and demure persona drew everyone close to you.
Back in the day,after secondary school while waiting for admission, you'll always come to my house because you had this computer lesson at Macaulay street that you went to. We'll gist and gist, reminiscing about all that happened around us.. call it girls talk, *smiles*, Oh Ijay! Even though we lost touch when we got admission into the university but I was so glad when you came on board our platform. It felt good to have you close. We spoke on the phone a few times . I never envisaged this happening to you! On that fateful morning when I received the chilling news of your passage, I couldn't believe it initially because no one seems to have heard. Oh death where is thy sting!😭.
Your name is Ijeoma. I'll say je ije gi nkeoma. I know you're resting in the bossom of our Lord Jesus where we shall meet to part no more.
Adieu beautiful!
Adieu Ijay!! You'll be greatly missed.
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August 16, 2024
My darling Aijay, oh death where is thy sting..... my beautiful friend is gone. My tears have been falling since I heard the sad news, I am still shocked. The thought of not seeing you anymore when I pop into Houston is what I cannot understand.
Aijay, you have been a very close friend from university my roommate, that's the beginning of our bond, then we were always together in Umuahia. You moved to Houston and we kept in touch and met up whenever I came into town.
I will miss you my love, I thank God I saw you albeit briefly but this shock will not put a damper on the love we shared.
You were a great friend with a beautiful soul.
May the good Lord grant your family the strength to bear this loss. I pray tha angels will be watching over Jayden I know he will not be able to understand what is going on I pray God wraps his arms around him to comfort him 🙏
Adieu my love, you are at peace in the bosom of the Lord.
I will continue to love you and cherish our memories together ❤️
Rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord 🙏🙏
Aijay, you have been a very close friend from university my roommate, that's the beginning of our bond, then we were always together in Umuahia. You moved to Houston and we kept in touch and met up whenever I came into town.
I will miss you my love, I thank God I saw you albeit briefly but this shock will not put a damper on the love we shared.
You were a great friend with a beautiful soul.
May the good Lord grant your family the strength to bear this loss. I pray tha angels will be watching over Jayden I know he will not be able to understand what is going on I pray God wraps his arms around him to comfort him 🙏
Adieu my love, you are at peace in the bosom of the Lord.
I will continue to love you and cherish our memories together ❤️
Rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord 🙏🙏
August 10, 2024
Ij, My Padded.....
I don't understand....
I'm confused. I still believe I'm having a nightmare. I'm trying to wake up. Padded is this why you didn't respond on my birthday..I couldn't understand... there I was again bombarding you with messages on the 28th of July.... My Padded...Hmmmmmmmmm
I'm confused..
Padded...my tears are hot...
Nwanyioma..My Nwanyioma..
My sister from another Mother. We've been sisters since we were 7years old....
My Padded...I'm speechless
Chidi Biscuit... please wake me up. Lorrrrrrd.Padded oooooooooooh. Ijeomaaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Memories flashing by..........From Library Avenue Primary school,to living next to each other in Ramat, to Secondary school through to University, visiting me and staying with me during my internship in Ramat sooooo many years later...with me in PH ,In Owerri ,In Lagos , in Houston, in Warrington in Ilford....
We would always find each other no matter what part of the world....Either you came to me or I came to you.
Padded...as your Sisters call you.
Beautiful Outside ,Even more so on the Inside....my sister..I love you soooooooomuch. This is not fair. Things were settling very well, I was so Super Proud of where you are now, Career wise and everything...I'm so sad.This is soooooo not fair. I can't stop crying. I cry myself to sleep. I love you Padded.
HMmmmmmmmm. I take comfort in knowing you are in Christ. We will all take care
of Jayden. I will continue to be your Sisters Sister. I pray for The Family I pray for Mummy, I pray for Omi and Chimaobi. I pray for Chinyere and Chidi Biscuit..Till we all meet again...Rest Easy....Rest...I love you I miss you.
I don't understand....
I'm confused. I still believe I'm having a nightmare. I'm trying to wake up. Padded is this why you didn't respond on my birthday..I couldn't understand... there I was again bombarding you with messages on the 28th of July.... My Padded...Hmmmmmmmmm
I'm confused..
Padded...my tears are hot...
Nwanyioma..My Nwanyioma..
My sister from another Mother. We've been sisters since we were 7years old....
My Padded...I'm speechless
Chidi Biscuit... please wake me up. Lorrrrrrd.Padded oooooooooooh. Ijeomaaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Memories flashing by..........From Library Avenue Primary school,to living next to each other in Ramat, to Secondary school through to University, visiting me and staying with me during my internship in Ramat sooooo many years later...with me in PH ,In Owerri ,In Lagos , in Houston, in Warrington in Ilford....
We would always find each other no matter what part of the world....Either you came to me or I came to you.
Padded...as your Sisters call you.
Beautiful Outside ,Even more so on the Inside....my sister..I love you soooooooomuch. This is not fair. Things were settling very well, I was so Super Proud of where you are now, Career wise and everything...I'm so sad.This is soooooo not fair. I can't stop crying. I cry myself to sleep. I love you Padded.
HMmmmmmmmm. I take comfort in knowing you are in Christ. We will all take care
of Jayden. I will continue to be your Sisters Sister. I pray for The Family I pray for Mummy, I pray for Omi and Chimaobi. I pray for Chinyere and Chidi Biscuit..Till we all meet again...Rest Easy....Rest...I love you I miss you.
August 10, 2024
Thank you for all your kind words to me, you were such an amazing soul. You are kind loving and always filled with smiles each day we talk. I know you have gone to be in a better place, may God Almighty grant you eternal rest. Amen… Adieu beautiful one 🌺
August 10, 2024
Dear Ij, death has dealt us an unforgettable punch.
So, all we have now are memories of your gentle, loving, easy going personality? This is so hard to accept.
We thank God for the opportunity to have been a part of your life and shared memories with you.
Rest in the blossom of the Lord, Ij.
Sleep on till we meet to part no more.
So, all we have now are memories of your gentle, loving, easy going personality? This is so hard to accept.
We thank God for the opportunity to have been a part of your life and shared memories with you.
Rest in the blossom of the Lord, Ij.
Sleep on till we meet to part no more.
August 8, 2024
IJ, only God knows why you left so soon. Your warm smile, gentle and easy going nature contribute to the sweet memories of you.
We are all in shock!!!
Adieu beautiful, your will always be remembered.
I pray God grants your beloved son, siblings and mother the fortitude to bear this huge loss.
We are all in shock!!!
Adieu beautiful, your will always be remembered.
I pray God grants your beloved son, siblings and mother the fortitude to bear this huge loss.
August 8, 2024
Ij, you were such a gentle soul, graceful and easy going.
If it were possible for us to reverse this, we would have.
We will miss you so much but will cherish all the few memories we made.
Rest on Ij.
If it were possible for us to reverse this, we would have.
We will miss you so much but will cherish all the few memories we made.
Rest on Ij.
August 8, 2024
IJ, we were classmates both in St Mary Magdalene Ang. Girls Seminary and at St. Joseph’s College Aba. You were such a graceful lady. Such sweet spirit. It’s so sad that you left us so soon. Nevertheless, we are grateful to God for the impact you made whilst here with us. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. 🙏🙏
August 8, 2024
It's so sad death had to take you away from your loved ones.Can God be questioned?No, He can't. He knows it all.
We can only be consoled by HIM.
Rest in the bosom of the Almighty till we see to part no more.
Adieu Ij.
Meg Chukwu.
We can only be consoled by HIM.
Rest in the bosom of the Almighty till we see to part no more.
Adieu Ij.
Meg Chukwu.
August 8, 2024
Ijeoma you are quite a lovely soul, I pray the Holy Spirit comforts your son and family. God continue to rest your soul
August 8, 2024
I wish I saw you the last time you came to the UK. I kept telling Kelly that next time you visit the Uk I would definitely meet up, never did I imagine that I will be hearing about your death in my lifetime. Ijeoma you are one of those people that I was very fond of.
I can’t believe that I will never get to meet up with you here on earth. This is so sad and heartbreaking.
May your beautiful and gentle soul rest in peace.
I can’t believe that I will never get to meet up with you here on earth. This is so sad and heartbreaking.
May your beautiful and gentle soul rest in peace.
August 7, 2024
Hmm, life is ephemeral! We were coursemates at the Abia State University, Uturu. You were a gentle and compassionate person. You exuded friendship and kindness. It is sad to learn of your passing. May the Lord comfort us - your family and friends, and grant your soul eternal rest.
August 7, 2024
IJ you were such a beautiful soul, soft spoken , so sad to hear that you have gone to be with your creator, Well it’s heavens gain, May God console your son and family. Adieu IJ
August 7, 2024
Our path crossed as coursemates at Absu and till date your saintly nature radiates.We lost an Angel but heaven gained.May your soul rest in peace.Ga ije gi nke oma
August 7, 2024
Ij Mbanaso is disheartening that as my class mate am sending a tribute to you. Our path crossed in St Joseph's college and the last time I saw you was when you came back for your dad's burial.Ij may your soul rest in peace 🙏
August 7, 2024
Is so sad that this rude shock of your demise came up. We can’t question God may your gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏 I knew you as a gentle and easy going fellow back then in our secondary school days. Go well pretty. May your family take heart and bear this great loss.
August 7, 2024
Ijay, it's so sad that you left this scene so early. We are comforted knowing that you are in a far better place. You blessed us with your beautiful personality. St. Joseph's College Aba - 93 set will definitely miss you. Keep resting in God's blossom till the resurrection morning. We will definitely see you again. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
August 7, 2024
I came across Ifeoma Mbanaso during our days in St Joseph's college Aba. The new of her death came to us in the group with a very huge shock. We all in the group chat of 93 class new when she visited for her dad's burial. Tho we didn't all meet with her one on one but her presence was felt that she was in Nigeria. Her chats with us made us feel at home. I bless God for us crossing part IJ Mbanaso keep resting in the Lord my dear friend and classmate. ❤️
August 7, 2024
Namesake m, but the quiet Ij. May your gentle soul RIP. St. Jo 93 set is grieving and we shall miss you. Till we meet to part no more.
August 7, 2024
" kelly girl" as you fondly call me and i call you 'Ije' Who else will call me by this name? Ije and i went to Sunday school together in Umuahia, went to St Mary Magdalene though we went to separate universities we were still friends you come to my house and so do I but you visited more .
I have loads to say but where do I start or stop , we took a funny trip to Aba to braid our hair back in the days that I can't forget . You come to my house always we stay gist and chill you are such a calm and infact had no energy to talk or even argue with any one that's how subtle and gentle you were .
I moved to UK and we kept in touch when you were in working in Umuahia, one of the days i travelled back and had a wedding you didnt hestiate to attend when i told you that's how reliable you are .
When you moved to the States much later we carried on as usual . 2yrs ago the strike prevented you from coming down to see me but last year we were together and we spent very quality time you didn't hesitate when I told you I had a wake as always you were more than happy to go with me to the Baptist church in Peckham where I sang the highest number of hymns at a go in my life which you loved ,something that is second nature to you .
We stayed till about 10pm something most people wouldn't do but you loved it with no complain just smiles . We went shopping the next day and we planned to go meet up with Jayden , Ije girl !
We had plans for this summer as we couldn't do much as planned last year I just can't describe how I feel Ije this is unbelievable.
Your last message to me was a love Emoji , it is very disheartening but you told me you loved me in May and I will forever cherish that .
Adieu sis I love you and i know you are with our lord , Ije may your gentle soul rest in peace and may our Lord be with you till we meet again Ije 🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have loads to say but where do I start or stop , we took a funny trip to Aba to braid our hair back in the days that I can't forget . You come to my house always we stay gist and chill you are such a calm and infact had no energy to talk or even argue with any one that's how subtle and gentle you were .
I moved to UK and we kept in touch when you were in working in Umuahia, one of the days i travelled back and had a wedding you didnt hestiate to attend when i told you that's how reliable you are .
When you moved to the States much later we carried on as usual . 2yrs ago the strike prevented you from coming down to see me but last year we were together and we spent very quality time you didn't hesitate when I told you I had a wake as always you were more than happy to go with me to the Baptist church in Peckham where I sang the highest number of hymns at a go in my life which you loved ,something that is second nature to you .
We stayed till about 10pm something most people wouldn't do but you loved it with no complain just smiles . We went shopping the next day and we planned to go meet up with Jayden , Ije girl !
We had plans for this summer as we couldn't do much as planned last year I just can't describe how I feel Ije this is unbelievable.
Your last message to me was a love Emoji , it is very disheartening but you told me you loved me in May and I will forever cherish that .
Adieu sis I love you and i know you are with our lord , Ije may your gentle soul rest in peace and may our Lord be with you till we meet again Ije 🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
August 7, 2024
So sad to hear this
Ijeoma, you're greatly loved and cherished but God loves you most. May God console your family especially your son at this grieving times and rest peacefully on sis.
Ijeoma, you're greatly loved and cherished but God loves you most. May God console your family especially your son at this grieving times and rest peacefully on sis.
August 7, 2024
Rest in peace Ij, you have gone too soon and will be greatly missed. However, we take heart that you are resting with our good Lord above. Adieu until we meet again 🙏
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We will come together to remember and pay tribute to a wonderful person. While we mourn the loss of Ije, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy she brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to a wonderful person. While we mourn the loss of Ije, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy she brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
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Second Baptist Church Chapel
6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, 77057
6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, 77057
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September 6, 2024/10am
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