Irene Araba Wright - Koram

My dearest Irene, I have been privileged to know you as my mentor, colleague but above all my friend.
You were truly beautiful and amazing person who supported me through out my professional and personal life sharing your wisdom, kindness and warmth.
I will be grateful forever for your presence in my life and your friendship.
I pray for your beautiful soul. Rest in Peace my dearest sister.

My sincere condolences to Irene's family.

Katarzyna

Irene was an intelligent and lovely woman who was always smiling. Irene liked to support people and she hated injustice. I worked with Irene in Waltham Forest where she was a valued member of my team. I miss Irene as we used to have lunch together at work. Rest well my dear friend at the bossom of the Lord. My sincere condolences to Irene's family.

Dear Irene, as someone special as you won’t be ever forgotten. You will remain in our hearts forever. I prey that in the midst of the sorrow we all find comfort in all the joyful memories shared.
With loving memories of Irene.
Lidia Love

Working closely with Maggie for coming on a decade, whilst I have never met the beautiful Irene, I feel like I had through Maggie and the stories she has shared with us.

She struck me as a strong but empathetic woman, a pillar or her family unit and wider community, and these are all traits that I see so strongly in her daughter.

My heart goes out to Maggie, Olu, Blessing, Joy, Emmanuel and all of Irene's family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace, and may her loved ones look back with the fondest of memories. Sending all my love and prayers

You have fought the good fight you have won the race. Now awaits you is the crown of righteousness. You are resting in the bossom of your Maker. You will always forever be in our hearts. Sleep well Ainry Irene. ON BEHALF OF CFM MOTHER OF ZION

I never had the pleasure of meeting Irene in person, but through my working relationship and friendship with Maggie over the last 10 years, I felt like I knew her. I knew Irene as a strong, compassionate woman whose love for her family shone brightly through the stories and memories Maggie shared. It’s clear she lived a life filled with grace, courage, and unwavering love for those around her. My heart goes out to Maggie, Olu, Joy, Blessing, Emanuel and all who loved Irene - may her memory continue to be a source of love, comfort and strength.

I had the honour and pleasure of meeting your beautiful mother on the 26th September 2016.
It was our first day at Anglia Ruskin University.
Miss Irene was a beautiful Lady, she was highly respected in our class.
When my beautiful mother passed away it was Miss Irene along with Mr Jonas who held me up in prayer 🙏🏿 it was Miss Irene's words of encouragement that enable me to continue with my studies and graduate with my class of 2019.
I have a so much to thank her for 🙏🏿💔
To her family who spoke so fondly, I send you my heart felt condolences.

Great mother, you left us at your appointed time. You have etched your name upon our hearts, and we carry your memory with us wherever we go. Some say you were simply a good person, but I say you were God’s battle axe an embodiment of Christ-like virtue. A true woman of God. Even a stranger, upon meeting you once, could attest to the divine presence you carried.
You were a woman deeply devoted to everything that concerned Apostolic Faith and Glorious Ministries. You regarded every member as part of your nuclear family, and you abhorred tribalism in all its forms. A role model, you radiated an infectious love that drew others in. Now, this pillar of love has returned home to the Lord.
"Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace."With your transition, we rejoice that heaven has gained another matriarch.
Maa Irene, as you were affectionately called by all if you had lived in biblical times, surely your name would have been recorded alongside the likes of Dorcas, Susanna, Mary Magdalene, and Joanna.
Sleep on, beloved. Now we know you are truly at home.
Your motherly and unconditional love helped us better understand the nurturing, feminine nature of God Almighty. You were a tree of peace; the fruits you bore ministered calm to our souls. Your gentle voice always brought peace to our troubled hearts.
Maa Irene always had words of wisdom and comfort to guide us through every critical decision in the ministry. Apostolic Faith will forever thank God for blessing us with a mother like you. Your deepest desire was to see the commission flourish in the direction God intended.
If a person’s earthly legacy can be measured by the number of lives they positively impacted, then you, without question, deserve a posthumous award as an Elder Stateswoman, a Grand Patron, a Mother, and a Great Leader of our time. You were a teacher, a motivator, an adviser, a philanthropist, an enthusiast, and a counselor. Words fall short in describing the depth of your character. In my humble opinion, you were truly from the lineage of the Proverbs 31 woman.
Rest well, Mum.Sleep well, Elder Irene.

Though you are no longer with us, the kindness you shared and the love you poured into others remain unforgettable. Your home was always open, your heart even more so. You touched lives simply by being yourself—gracious, giving, good and Godly.Your memory will always be a blessing.You will be forever missed and remembered.

I was very saddened and shocked to learn our beloved Irene Araba Koram has passed away peacefully. I shared many joyous moments with my niece, her infectious laughter lingered well after. She was kind, generous to a fault, compassionate, had time for everyone. Her devotion to God and her faith never wavered. My one regret was I last saw her when she was celebrating her 60th birthday taking many delightful photos of her. My condolences to her family, relations and friends who will sorely miss her. Dearest Irene, May the Lord look over you and Rest in Peace.

Aunty Irene was a beautiful, kind and gentle mother who loved the things concerning God.
Aunty Irene taught me that as I do the work of God, I should pray and ask God to beautify my life.
Aunty Irene was a strong believer in Kingdom building, this was demonstrated in her planning and decorating. Most importantly, thing had to be done meticulously.
Aunty may your soul rest in perfect peace.
Gone home but not forgotten.

My dear Irene,
I will forever remember the great memories of laughter, good food and our continuous work diligence with your genuine guidance. My sincere gratitude forever while u rest with our almighty.
We meet again someday.

I will miss my lovely neighbour Irene. It was always a joy to meet her and share wonderful chats. God bless her soul.

I will miss my lovely neighbour Irene. It was always a joy to meet her and share good chats. Bless her soul.

Life after death is glorious. Heaven is real. Sister Irene, rest on. You came, you fought and won. Hallelujah

My dearest Elder Irene, my dearest aunty as I fondly called you, words alone cannot express what a great role leader, anchor and support you were. You always had a smile on your face and always ready to teach and guide me with your great wealth of experience and words of wisdom. You were so passionate for the work of God and on many occasions we would discuss the many ways City of Faith as a ministry would accomplish the great vision God had given us. You were a woman of excellence and ensured everything was done to high standards. I truly admired your deep passion for the work of God. You served tirelessly and sacrificed so much for the work of God. We counselled many couples together and you brought so much wise counsel to the sessions. We cannot question God or know the reason why but one thing I know is that all God does is good and it has pleased Him at this time to call you home. My dear aunty, I will miss you so much but I know that we will meet again in glory. You have run your race well and now it's time for you to rest in the bossom of our Lord. Rest well my dearest aunty.

This truly Amazing and Unique Lady Mrs Irene Wright was my Specialist Practice Teacher in Hackney. She taught me to very High Standards. I will never forget .
My time as a Student Health Visitor under Mrs Wrights Supervision.Rest in Paradise and in Peace Dear Irene.
May Mrs Wright be a Memory to us All
I- Inspiring
R-Reassuring
E- Empowering
N-Neoteric/ Natural
E- Empathetic

Heart felt condolences to all her Family.

I got know Mama IRENE, when i joined City of Faith Ministry.
I can describe Mama as a woman full of Love, Discipline, Smiles and Passionate about the things of God.

Whoever encounters you will have a positive change in His or her life.

Your going to be with the Lord brought me a lot pain. But I take consolation in the fact that we will see each other again. I am happy for you that you are in a better place with the saints in the presence of the Lord. And I am more happy because I believe that my mother who went ahead of you about two and half years ago have met you by the grace of God.

Home is always a better place to be and i glad that you are at home with the Lord.

God bless for a life well lived.

Mum as I call her was kind. Though I didn’t get to know her much, my fondest memory was during Marg & Olu’s wedding where she showed me the most beautiful kindness I have ever seen despite the fact that she had never met me before.

Rest well beautiful mother!

Tribute from The Tribe of Judah Family*


Ma Irene,
Your kindness and generosity were like no other. I can never forget how you showed up with such grace, offering help without hesitation and sharing your wisdom so freely. I remember the little things—the thoughtful words, the gentle advice, the quiet strength you carried.

You didn’t just touch lives, you made a real difference in mine. I’m truly grateful that our paths crossed in this life. Knowing you has been a gift I’ll always treasure.

May the Almighty God grant you eternal rest and surround you with peace.
Thank you, Ma Irene… for everything.

Stevo


Your infectious smile was so welcoming
Your heart was so pure
You love everyone as your own
You were a true lady and a role model
You were God’s very own
I have stopped crying because I know you are in a better place. Sleep well saint of God
Lady Yvonne


Thank you, Auntie. You always had words of advice and so much wisdom to share with everyone who knew you. Your love and generosity knew no bounds. You’ve left a great mark on my life. Rest in perfect peace 🙏🏾🥰
Lady Char

We remember we honour and we carry you in our hearts ♥️. Friends are the family we choose and loosing we feel loosing part of ourselves. In the book of life you were our favourite ❤️ chapter. In the quiet moments may memories bring both tears and smiles until we meet again.

Lady Rose

You will be Sorely missed, Fare thee well, Rest well, in the bossom of the Lord.
Lady Jen

Dear Aunty,
Your light is not extinguished, but rather your lamp is put out because it is dawn. At sunrise your light will shine forth brighter than the evening lamp. 💫💫💫

Lady Cecilia

To my lovely beautiful aunty, even though yourblonger with us in the way I wish ,your spirit remain in every memory we share,every lesson you taught me and every life you touched. I miss you dearly,but I find comfort in knowing that your light will never fade. Rest well, my friend and my beautiful aunty. You may be gone from this world, but you live in my heart forever 💔 🙏🏼

Lady Be

A Tribute to Elder Irene
For Her Service in the City of Faith Ministry Welfare Department

With hands that served and heart that cared,
You led with love, so well prepared.
Through every trial, storm, and test,
You gave your all, you gave your best.

A voice of calm, a guiding light,
You turned our struggles into might.
With gentle strength and wisdom wide,
You walked with grace, right by our side.

You saw each need, you heard each call,
And made the time to care for all.
No task too small, no soul unseen—
That was the way of Elder Irene.

You built a bond, you shaped a team,
You led us all with hope and dreams.
And though the time has come to part,
Your legacy lives in every heart.

So rest, dear Elder, proud and true,
The seeds you sowed will long renew.
Your spirit shines, your love remains—
A blessing in our lives and veins.

Forever missed, forever near—
Our guiding star, our voice so clear.
We honour you, with love sincere,
Our Elder Irene—so precious, so dear.

Out of the many death announcement s during my lifetime, Irene's was particularly unbearable.
My niece will continue to remain in my memory as an extremely decent lady with an infectious personality of light, joy and sheer goodness.
Irene, Rest in Peace

Our Big Mummy Irene. Hmmmmn! What A Painful Loss. My first time of meeting You was in Barcelona Spain when You came for A Programme And I saw Your Generous and Great Contribution Of Making The Programme A Memorable Success. May Heavens Give Your Precious Family The Fortitude To Bear This Great Loss. Rest On Great Woman Of God. And Thank You So Much For Your Service To God And Humanity. We @T.R.O.Z.M.I Worldwide Barcelona Says REST ON GREAT CHRIST SOLDIER. PAINFUL THOUGH....BUT, WE CAN'T QUESTION GOD.

Sister Irene as we fondly call her at Anglia Ruskin law class of 2019 will be painfully missed for her generosity, kindness and warmth. She was naive when it came to judging people because she saw good in every one. If the voice of men be the voice of God, sister Irene is firmly and certainly by her creator now, a reward for her good account! Words are simply not enough to appreciate sister Irene, so I say adeu!

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Irene Koram, I also called her Mama Irene, I am still in shock and still can't believe you are gone. Losing someone close can be a difficult experience, and it's important to remember and celebrate their life.
Mrs. Koram was a remarkable individual who touched the hearts of many throughout her life. Personally she has been a great impact in my life with knowledge, and wisdom. She was known for her kindness, unwavering support, and dedication to her community and Church family. Her giving, warmth, wisdom and advice inspired those around her, and her legacy will continue to live on in the memories of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
As we remember Mrs. Irene Koram, let us celebrate the impact she had on our lives and the love she shared. Her spirit, smile, will surely be missed, but her contributions will be cherished and honored by all who were fortunate to cross her path. May her memory be a source of comfort and strength for everyone affected by her loss.
Fare thee well, you will be sorely missed. May your soul rest in perfect peace, rest well in the bosom of the Lord.

2 corinthians 5:8. To absent from the body is to present with the Lord. I am confident and so comforted. We shall be like Him when He appears. Glory Glory Forever more!!!!

*In Loving Memory of a Gifted Mother and a Counsellor*

You wore your hats like heaven’s crown,
With style and poise that won’t back down.
A Sunday queen in colours bold,
Your heart was warm, your spirit gold.

Your hat tipped just right, in perfect sway,
Still showing us God’s gentle way.With grateful hearts, we walk. Still carrying all the love you sowed

You’d hum a hymn, then smile so wide,
With faith and family by your side.
A gentle touch, a guiding hand,
You helped us all to understand.

We thank God for the gift you were,
For every lesson, every word.
Your kindness lingered, strong and deep,
A treasure we will always keep.

Your love was stitched in every thread,
In prayers, you whispered, tears you shed.

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25

Though now you rest in skies above,
We feel your grace. We feel your love.
And every time a breeze turns sweet,
It’s you, still walking down the street—

Thank you, Auntie, for all you gave—
For love, for strength, for how you stayed.
You live in us, both near and far—
Our steady light, our morning star.

Do not forget us, as you soar,
And always remember to pray with angels for us, as you did before.
You’re with us still, in every prayer—
Your love and faith forever there.💓🙏🏾

Linda

Beautiful Aunty, it is still hard to believe you’re gone. Your love, your encouraging words of wisdom, and your sincere, hopeful spirit uplifted me deeply. I am eternally grateful. May your beautiful Soul Rest in peace 🙏🏾🥰

It still had to be believed that your no more , but you remain in our hearts ♥️ my beautiful aunty 😍. Your wisdom ,guidance and kindness have shaped my path in ways words cannot express. Thank you for being a beacon of light in my life.you have left an inedible mark on my journey 🙏.

The following tributes are from colleagues who worked with Irene in Tower Hamlets and in City and Hackney Primary Care Trust.

1 Thessalonian 4: 13 reminds us that as Christians we mourn the loss of a loved one, but we live with the hope that we will see them again in glory. The following tributes show the high regard that Irene was held in by colleagues who viewed her as a friend.

When I first heard of Irene’s passing my mind went blank, I had not seen her for many years and then memories flooded back. I first met Irene when we worked in the health visiting service initially Tower Hamlets and then in Hackney. We became friends when we did our master’s degree at City University supporting each other by studying and revising together with Faith, particularly when we did the Research module. I remember Irene’s lovely big eyes, her smile, and the love she had for her family particularly her children Margaret and Joshua. One piece of advice she gave me was that no meal was complete without rice!
Marcia

My memory of Irene was an easy going and helpful person. Her knowledge of the HV service and it's needs were phenomenal. Working with her was like working with a friend who would support you through difficult times. That's not to say she wouldn't voice her own opinion if she felt it was needed but she always made her thoughts known with the services best interest at heart. She was a valued member of the team. She will be sorely missed
Monica

I have warm memories of Irene. Our first meeting was at a job interview we both applied for. We bonded then and support each other as new managers in the team. She was a Friend as well as colleague. She was kind and emotionally intelligent. She will be sorely missed She was a sharp dresser our Irene, fashion savvy
Chrispina

I remember Irene's ever ready smile. I also recall that, we bonded as managers over shared experiences of putting our hands up for a visit or a clinic when the team was short. She was a well -rounded health visitor who took her work seriously and insisted on practising to a high standard. It's sad to speak of her in the past tense, but I'm comforted that she had a strong faith which will be rewarded at the Resurrection. She is at rest. My condolences to her family.
Thelma Gage

I first met Irene in the late 1990s when we were both studying for our MSc in Nursing at City University. During that time, she was a great source of encouragement, particularly in inspiring me to pursue a career in Health Visiting. We worked together in Tower Hamlets before both moving on to Hackney. Irene had a generous and caring nature—she was always looking out for others, and her kindness truly left a mark. I cherish the memories of our conversations and laughter after Senior Managers meetings, especially our walks through the back streets of Hackney on our way to grab lunch. Irene will be deeply missed. She was not only a colleague but also a dear friend.
Irene was a believer in Christ. The hope is truly death does not have a final say in the life of a Christian. Until then rest well, Irene, till that resurrection morning!
Faith

Sincere condolences to Irene’s family -you may be gone from this world, but you are present with the Lord – Rest In Eternal Peace until we all meet again.

Sis Araba✨, even though by tradition you were my Sis-in-law,you took me in as your little sister n cared greatly for me n my family..thank you so much for all you did for us.. your entire generation,,(even the unborn ones) will always be highly favoured in Jesus Christ name.rest on till Resurrection ✨ morning dear sweet soul🤍

May her sweet gentle soul rest in peace May God’s perpetual light shine upon her. May the Holy Spirit comfort the family and beloved husband.
I knew Mrs Koran from about 2012 to 2014 in church her gentleness and charming smile captivated me. Always carrying herself and walking with dignity, she knew who she was in Christ.

A couple of photos down memory lane

Mr Koram, I am sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Sister Irene will always be remembered for her love, kindness and joy she brought to others. May her soul rest in peace.