Pastor Dr Mrs Olufunke Adegbeyeni

Hmm… I am still quite dazed by this loss.
I first met our dear mummy, Dr. Mrs. Funke Adegbeyeni, in 1983, shortly after my youth service. At the time, her younger brother, Jimmy Olaborede, was my fiancé, and I travelled all the way from Benue State to Lagos for a pre-wedding visit at her home. I can never forget how warmly she received me. She showered me with such generous material gifts and genuine kindness. Although the wedding did not eventually hold, that encounter left an enduring impression on my heart.
Our paths crossed again years later, in 1993, when I began working at Lagos State Polytechnic. She had just retired from the institution, but through the influence of remarkable women of God, Dr. Mrs. Ronke Adeseye, Pastor Mrs. Funke Ibigbami, and Mrs. Joyce Kio, who deeply loved and nurtured younger women, I was introduced to the Sisters’ Fellowship. To my pleasant surprise, Dr. Mrs. Adegbeyeni was present at my very first meeting. You can imagine my joy!
It was always a delight whenever it was her turn to host. Her hospitality was exceptional. Everything about those gatherings was warm, beautiful, and truly delightful.
It is indeed painful that Mama has left us so soon. Her kindness, generosity, and loving spirit will never be forgotten.
You have run the race, you have fought the battle, you have won a crown.
Adieu! Adieu!! Adieu!!!
Dr. Abiola Idowu Akinkugbe (Ọmọ Bami Godwin)

_A Tribute to Our Late Sister, Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Adegbeyeni_

Today, we speak of our eldest sister, fondly called Aunty Funke. As the first child of Late Chief Claudius Akinfolarin Olaborede's family,her life was a quiet force that shaped all of us.

Dr. Mrs. Adegbeyeni was strong-willed in the best sense of the word. Once she believed something was right, she stood firm, not with noise or argument, but with the steady resolve of someone who lived by principle. That strength gave the rest of us courage to stand too.

She was upright and highly disciplined. Integrity wasn’t something she talked about—it was how she lived. Her word was her bond, and her daily habits reflected a life ordered by purpose and respect for herself and others. In a world that often cuts corners, she chose the harder but honest path every time.

Kindness and generosity flowed from her naturally. She gave without keeping score—of her time, her resources, her advice, and her heart. Many of us can trace moments where her support changed the direction of our lives, often without her ever mentioning it again.

Above all, she was a Christian model. Her faith was not confined to Sundays. It showed in her patience, her forgiveness, her humility, and the way she carried herself when life was heavy. She lived her belief, and in doing so, pointed many of us back to what matters.

As the first child, she set a standard we all measured ourselves against. Even now, her discipline, generosity, and unwavering faith continue to guide us.

We grieve her absence deeply. But we are better people for having been loved and led by her. May her memory be a blessing, and may we honor her by living with the same strength, kindness, and uprightness she showed us every day.

Rest well, big sister. Your legacy lives in us.


Olumide Olaborede
for the Olaborede’s family.

*TRIBUTE TO MY BOSS, MY FRIEND, MY CONFIDANT, MY PRAYER PARTNER AND MY SISTER!*

Pastor, Dr. (Mrs) Olufunke Adegbeyeni.

She walked into the small office in Isolo, looking elegant and pretty. I was Ag. Coordinator of the Department. She came from Yaba College of Technology to assume the office of pioneer Head of the Department of Social Studies (or something) Lagos State College of Science and Technology, Isolo, (LACOSTECH) which later became Lagos State Polytechnic, (LASPOTECH) Isolo, and is now Lagos State University of Science and Technology, (LASUSTECH) Ikorodu.

So, Mrs. Funke Adegbeyeni walked into my life in 1980 as my Boss. I welcomed her warmly, gave a brief and took her on a tour of the Campus. Within the next few hours of our interaction, I knew I'd found a Friend and a Role Model. I admired her calm disposition, her charming personality and her poise.

In my boss, I saw a smooth and thorough Administrator; strict but gentle and humane. She taught me to be responsible by giving me responsibilities far above my office and qualifications. I learnt quiet wisdom on how to relate with people at different levels. She was brilliant,
ingenious and resourceful. She was part of the Management Team that got LACOSTECH transformed to LASPOTECH with five Schools. (Faculties) She soon became the Director (Dean) of the School of Management and Business Studies (SMBS) the largest faculty to date.
When consultations and talks began on moving the Polytechnic to the permanent site in Ikorodu, she gave wise counsel that SMBS should be the last to move so that that the necessary equipment and infra structure for Engineering, Environmental Studies and the Sciences would be procured by the government first and foremost. SMBS, she opined, needed only chalk and board. Unknowingly, (in her sagacity) she preserved Isolo Campus to date. It would have disappeared like Ikosi Campus. What awesome clairvoyance! What wisdom!

In my friend, I found a compassionate listener, a sagacious counsellor, a compulsive giver, a selfless and unconditional lover.
I saw an achiever; a determined go-getter, undaunted by circumstances or detractors. She determined and got her PhD! She determined to be an author and she wrote, encouraged and mentored writers. She determined to start a school and she ended up founding so many.

I saw a wonderful daughter of Zion, totally sold out to Jesus! Sharing confidences and praying together came to us naturally. We held hands in agreement, committing our lives, our homes, our children, our dreams, hopes and aspirations into God's able hands. We prayed *Laurels Academy* into existence; prayed for staff and students, prayed for the spirit of dedication, excellence and loyalty. God comforted and increased our faith with quick answers to prayers! It was amazing, baffling and humbling all at the same time.

In her, I found the senior sister that I (maybe unconsciously) longed for. I followed her like a devotee: to Unilag to pursue her admission to her PhD, went with her to see her supervisor on many occasions, went with her to Akowonjo and virtually everywhere.
And so she did for me. What touched me most was her following me to the morgue at General Hospital, Ikeja (now LASUTH) to pick up my Mum's body for burial in December 2003. She had gone with me to Ijebu 10 years earlier to bury my Dad. She gave her all into relationships.

When she decided to go on voluntary retirement in the early '90s, she told me she wouldn't want her retirement to sever the relationship with me and our other sisters in the system. Not only that, the altar fires we lit up must not be quenched. So she started the *Breakfast Sisters Fellowship* Our focus was to pray regularly and reach out to the needy. Mission was her passion. About 3 or 4 years ago, she had a burden to build a separate altar to intercede solely for Nigeria and she started *Team Esther* meeting every last Saturday of the month. We didn't miss any Saturday since inception. We met on Saturday, 28th March, 2026 and she kept insisting on seeing my face. I can still hear her voice: Mrs. Adeseye, mi o r'oju yin! She wanted to see the face for the last time! None of us suspected it at the time! She didn't look sick! Her voice didn't show any signs of weakness!

She addressed me as Mrs. Adeseye from day one of our meeting till she breathed her last. All attempts to get her to call me 'Ronke failed. She was humility and modesty personified!

Another wonder is how my sister passed on to glory! Several, uncountable times in our sharing moments, we both expressed the desire to SLEEP and SLIP quickly and quietly into eternity, landing gently at the feet of Jesus! I was pleasantly amazed when the children reported her departure! My sister was a woman of faith to the end! Halleeelluuuyah!

... *Let me die the death of the righteous, and my end be like his.*
Numbers 23:10

Rest on, sweet Sister, in your Saviour 's Arms!
You have lived well, making every moment count!
I've lost my Boss, my Friend and Sister! My loss however, is heaven's gain! That's my comfort.

Pastor Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Adegbeyeni God’s Vessel of Honour Has Entered Eternal Rest

The news of your transition to glory came as a deep shock to me. Just a few weeks before your departure, you marked your 80th birthday on March 20. I had been looking forward to receiving an invitation to celebrate that remarkable milestone with you. I sent you a birthday message, which you promptly and warmly acknowledged. I was still basking in the joy and anticipation of celebrating with you when the news of your passing reached me.

You were a wonderful sister and a cherished friend. I have known you for over 25 years, from the time you began worshipping at RCCG Dominion Sanctuary, Acme Road, Ikeja-Ogba. I deeply treasured our fellowship and friendship, especially as fellow educators and members of the Elders’ Choir.

Your life was truly exemplary. You served God with your substance, your time, and unwavering dedication. Your zeal and passion for rural mission work were exceptional. You poured yourself out, tirelessly visiting and planting churches in remote villages as well as in urban centers.

As an educator and a proprietor of schools, you made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives. Your humility was remarkable—you related graciously even with those younger than you. Your generosity knew no bounds; you gave sacrificially to individuals and to the work of God.

You were a woman of faith and prayer, a caring wife, a loving mother, and a devoted grandmother. You passed on peacefully, leaving behind a powerful testimony captured in 2 Timothy 4:7:“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

My family and I will surely miss you. You have gone ahead to rest until that glorious resurrection morning when we shall meet again at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Goodnight, my dear friend and sister. Rest on in perfect peace.

What a loss! Mummy,
We look forward to when death will be no more and all those in the memorial tomb will come back to life.
May God's will be done.

Funmi
Secretary
Laurels Academy

Mummy your death came to me and the entire Laurels Academy Akowonjo as a rude shock.
Your life of discipline and excellence touch will always remain in our heart. You impacted in us spirit of determination,hardwork and total dependence on God.
Your legacies speaks on.
Till we meet at the bossom of Christ.
VP Admin Laurels Academy.

I celebrate mummy’s beautiful life and her legacy.
We thank God for giving us the opportunity to witness a life well lived and her beautiful family.
May God bless her soul eternally.

Our dear Prof.,
On behalf of Northpointe Estates Residents Association, we commiserate with you and the entire family, as we pray God’s comfort abounds to you all on the passing of Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Adegbeyeni.
We thank God for the purposeful and fulfilling life she lived and the legacy she bequeathed, including blessed memories to keep you until you meet again to part no more, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen!

Chairman, Northpointe Estates Residents' Association

To a life well lived. To God be the glory.
The Almighty God giveth and also taketh. Glory be to His Holy Name.

A truly loving person, concerned about others, true child and lover of God.

My Mummy, it still feels like a dream. You were such an amazing human being, mother to so many of us, wisdom overload, a true child of God.
Love you forever and ever.

Words cannot express the way I feel about your transition to a better and everlasting restful place. I thank God for your life and the moments knowing you as I grew up as a teenager. You were an inspiration to me personally. The way you were able to bring us all up. I thank God for your life and I know you are now in the presence of our gracious Lord. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Ma, I thank God for the life you lived and the impact you made. I pray you rest in eternal peace, always rejoicing with the angels, amen.

In our relationship of over 40 years, Sister Adegbeyeni wore many hats. She was a colleague, an adviser, a mentor and a true friend, and we shared a fulfilling Christian fellowship. She was an exemplary woman of God- steadfast, prayerful and full of compassion. She was generous to a fault.
I am deeply grateful for the years we shared, for the love She gave, and for the example she set.
Rest in peace Sis. You will be deeply missed.
Dr. Jacqueline Shogbon

I Mrs David Roseline on behalf of Redeemer’s Nursery and Primary School Oko-Abe appreciate our late mummy’s effort on her missionary work she had done. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

I Ademola Victoria on behalf of Redeemer’s Nursery & Primary, Oko-Abe express our heartfelt. We will so much miss Mama, she has fought a good fight. Rest in perfect peace.

This came to us as a shock, we just heard of it yesterday night. Oh Mummy, may you rest in the blossom of the Lord Jesus Christ and may we meet again. Rest in peace.

What a sad news. We shall miss you Aunty. May your soul rest in peace.

May your soul rest in a perfect peace. Amen.

Mother with a gentle soul, so humble, good heart. Saw you last in Feb with a nice and gentle smile, so that is my last day. R.I.P.
We shall miss you so much.

Your transition was a rude shock but thank God for a life well spent. Rest on!

The news was too shocking. That feels almost unbelievable. It’s still like a dream. Yes, you were 80, but I can boldly say it’s too soon, sooner than I could ever imagine.
You made so much impact on everyone that crossed your path. Retired from ministry, but still continue in the service of God.
This parting is too sudden, but God knows better. We missed you greatly as an individual, as a family and Church of God.
But we are comforted that you are in the bosom of our Lord. Rest on. Great soldier of God. You remain in my heart.

Dear Mum, it was a very shock one, when I heard about your death. All I know is that it is well with all you have left behind. I pray that all be comforted. Your memory will live in my heart forever.

Mummy, I was looking forward to seeing you come back from your trip. O ye Olorun. It is well.
Rest well in the bosom of our Lord.

Mummy, Mummy indeed you were not just to me but to all of us at TMC. This was not anything I thought of. I will always remember our evangelism trip and how you always got ready before all of us, your children.

Mummy, you didn’t give any hint that you were leaving. Your passing into glory came as a great shock. We were looking forward to celebrating your 80th birthday when you return.
But you decided to go to our heavenly home from the UK. We will really miss your free grace and anointing of God upon your life, your words of wisdom and life of impact in life and in the Kingdom.
We are comforted because we know you have gone to be with our Father in heaven. At the fullness of time we will meet to part no more.
Rest in peace until we meet again in heaven.

May the perpetual light continue to shine upon her soul.

The Lord is indeed the Author and Finisher of our faith. Glory be to you Lord Almighty for keeping your daughter firmly in the faith to the very end on this side of eternity. Thank you for the great rewards and crown you have reserved for her in your kingdom. HALLELUJAH.

Mum, continue to rest in peace.
It’s exactly 9 months today that I lost my son, you stood by me through thick and thin.
You left me for one day but called me every time to encourage.
Mum I will miss you greatly. Take care of my son for me. Adieu Mum.

Olufunke Adegbeyeni, continue to rest in perfect peace of our Almighty IJCMN – Amen.

I celebrate an exemplary, exceptional and a Mummy loaded with grace, brain, beauty and discipline.
You inspired me greatly and I appreciated working with you as the Secretary to the School Board (LP119 RCCG).
I will miss you so much and rest sweet ma.

Mama was a God’s general. She came, she saw and she conquered.
A devout Christian, a mother and a disciplinarian par excellence.
I will surely miss you. Keep on resting in the Lord.

Mummy was my best figure in church. She sat beside me in the front row at the church. Humility personified. Thank you for living a good life of eternal impact.

Mummy thank you so much for the gift of you. You’ll be sorely missed. Eternal rest O Lord.

Rest well Mama, you have been so impactful and a good mother to all.

Rest well my beloved mummy.

Mummy goodnight, we will meet at the feet of Jesus. May your soul rest in perfect peace ma.

Thanks and praise to God for Mummy’s life.
She lived her life for the service of God and mankind, she left a good legacy.
May the good Lord grant the family the fortitude to bear her loss. Adieu Mama. Continue to rest in the bosom of your maker.

Dear sir,

CONDOLENCE LETTER

We thank God for the life of your dear wife, Late Pastor Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Adegbeyeni. On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of Page International Finance Company Limited, please accept our heartfelt condolences as you remember her time on this side of eternity.

Her legacy will undoubtedly live on through the values she impacted on those who knew her. May you find comfort in those memories and in the love and support of those around you.

During this period of grief, please know that our thoughts are with you and your entire family.

May her sour rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Yours faithfully,

TRIBUTE TO PASTOR DR. MRS. OLUFUNKE ADEGBEYENI

In Support of Our Patron, Prof. Emmanuel Adegbeyeni

With heavy hearts, we of the Idanre Highlanders Club join our Patron, Prof. Adegbeyeni, to mourn the transition to glory of his beloved wife, Pastor Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Adegbeyeni.

Mama was more than a wife and mother she was a shepherd, a scholar, and a servant-leader whose life preached louder than words.

As Pastor and Doctor, she ministered to both body and soul, combining medical expertise with godly compassion. Many found healing, counsel, and hope through her hands and her prayers.

To our Patron, she was a pillar of strength and wisdom through the years. Behind every stride Prof. Adegbeyeni made for Idanre and for humanity, Mama stood praying, supporting, and Inspiring. Her grace, humility, and quiet sacrifice made their home a haven and her impact a blessing to countless lives.

The Idanre Highlanders Club has lost a matriarch. Though she held no official title in the Club, her influence was felt in the calm counsel she gave our Patron, and in the values of service and excellence she embodied.

We do not mourn as those without hope, for we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mama has fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith. Her crown awaits her.

Prof. Sir, we stand with you in this season of grief. May the God of all comfort uphold you, the children, and the entire family. May the Holy Spirit strengthen you daily, and may the memories of Mama's love and laughter bring you peace.

Sleep well, Pastor Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Adegbeyeni. Your works follow you. Your legacy lives on.

On behalf of the President, Executives, and entire members of Idanre Highlanders Club.

Mummy, words fail me to express my feelings right now. God has our best interest at heart, this is why HE has to take you home now. I will miss you.

Accept my condolences

Heartfelt condolence

Abiodun O. Akintola extends condolences to the family.

My mummy, my grandma, short of words, may your soul rest in peace.
Love you Grandma.

My dear Ma, a friend and sister indeed – ever caring and concerned about humanity, beautiful in and out and loving to the end even if not seeing regularly.
You have indeed run a good race and there awaits for you a crown of glory with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ whom you loved so very much and not ashamed to declare so! RIP!!!

Mummy, this was not our agreement. On your birthday you told us the Breakfast Sisters, you were coming very soon to celebrate your birthday. God knows the best and do the best.
Continue to rest in the bosom of the Almighty God that you served.

To God the Almighty we ascribe glory, and praise and thanks for the impactful and exemplary life of our Dear Pastor (Mummy) Adegbeyeni!
She was Chairperson of our LP119 (RCCG) Mission Schools Board, even from inception under LPR4.
Her setting up, running and preserving the institutions were exemplary and we just bless the good Lord for her life!

What a sad loss. Rest in perfect peace, my lovely beautiful sister.

Dear Ma,
You left a real impact on this world; losing you is sad but I know you are in a better place.
Rest well Ma.

Ah Mummy, we will miss the unique warmth that your presence offers in the house. We would love to have you live much longer with us but the omniscient God knows better.
Rest on Mama.

Ha Mummy,
I am still perplexed by your quiet but peaceful exit. Indeed you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race and kept the faith.
Rest on Mummy.
We shall miss your love, care, support and godly example.

Dear mummy,
You came, you saw and you conquered: thank you for your immense love and goodwill. Bye for now.

Pst. Adegbeyeni,
It was a big shock to me to hear your passing on. May your soul continue to rest in the well deserved rest in the Lord your Saviour.

Dear Mama Funmi,
We are going to miss you a lot. May your beautiful soul rest in peace.

Mummy Adegbeyeni has gone to be with the Lord.
We all shall miss her; she was a good wife, mother and a very good Christian servant of her Lord and Master unto the end of time.
We love and miss her but God loves her more.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord in Jesus Mighty Name.

Dear beloved mother,
We cannot forget your contributions to our lives, counselling, mentoring and correcting us.
We love you but God loves you more.
Sleep well our mother.

Adieu beloved mother and counselor. Your memories will continue forever. Rest peacefully in the bosom of your maker. Sun re O!!!

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. You were, you are and you will ever be precious not only in our sight but also in our hearts. Your passing is indeed a great loss to us left behind, but I know, is a greater gain to heaven.
You lived a life worthy of emulation, you excelled in all spheres and by all standards. You cared for and nurtured your children in the fear of the Lord. Many thousands more have benefitted from your motherly care and affection.
You served your maker well as a pastor with exemplary faith, even in the face of death, you were resolute in your faith in God. You have fought the good fight and finished your race par excellence.
Mummy, you are sourly missed but your memories, we will forever treasure, with the consolation that you are resting well, free of pain in the bosom of Lord.
Rest thee well till we meet again.

The world feels a little quieter, a little heavier, with the passing of a true matriarch—an extraordinary woman whose presence commanded respect and whose legacy will echo for generations.

Mummy, you are a woman of strength—firm, disciplined, and unwavering in your standards.

Many knew you as strict, but those who truly encountered your heart understood that your firmness was rooted in fairness, justice, and a deep desire to see others grow into their best selves.

You did not bend for convenience, yet you stood tall for what was right. In you mummy, integrity was not just a virtue—it was a way of life.

An academic in every sense! You were a custodian of knowledge, a builder of minds, and a torchbearer of excellence.

You shaped lives not only through what you taught but through how you lived—intentionally, purposefully, and with dignity.

Your words carried weight, your actions spoke louder, and your standards challenged many to rise higher.

But beyond your intellect and discipline was a heart wholly devoted to God. Mummy. served the Lord with everything you had—your time, your strength, your resources, and your very being.

Mummy, your faith was not hidden; it was evident, active, and impactful. Your works for the Kingdom stretched far and wide—beyond boundaries, beyond limitations—touching lives across the river and far beyond what eyes could see.

Today, I do not just mourn your passing—I honor a life well lived. A life poured out in service, in truth, and in unwavering devotion to both humanity and God.

Though you may no longer walk among us, your legacy remains—alive in the lives you shaped, the church and schools you built, the values you instilled, and the faith you so boldly lived.

Rest well, great matriarch.
Your work here is done, but your impact will never fade.