BY PRINCE SUNNY EBHOJIAYE
It was indeed a celebration of life and tributes galore, for Mrs Mary Onyenowo. Johnson Obeya during the wake keep ceremony in their home in Lagos and Benue state where the final burial is currently going on, at the time of filing the report of the event. Johnson Obeya, an associate Editor of City Express News, in a deeply emotional tributes to his late wife, Mrs. Mary Onyemowo Johnson Obeya, recalled cherished moments shared with his wife, describing her as a beloved loving partner whose memory would remain indelible in his hearts forever. He narrated untold encountered with the late wife. He said, what began as a chance meeting , he recalled, eventually blossom into a life long journey of love and companionship. Little did I know that this simple encounter will mark the beginning of a remark able love story, he said. According to Johnson Obeya, ‘my sugar in my tea is the greatest support system, my partner in every plan and every love dream’.
The children also payed glowing tributes to their mother, celebrating her values, guidance, sacrifice and the lasting impact she made in their lives. Earlier, at the funeral service held at the funeral ground, the officiating clergy man offered prayers for the family members, hymns and worship songs were sung and homily delivered like the same synagogue church of all nations delivered. The officiating minister at the funeral service charged the children to emulate the good virtues and the philanthropist legacy left behind by their mother in order to move the family name forward. Johnson described his late wife as a trusted wife and best friend. We are comfortable in the knowledge that you are going to rest in peace in the blossom of the Almighty God. Johnson Obeya emotionally broke down with tears, until we meet again, but you will forever be in our hearts until we meet again. Bravo Mary the love of my life. Mrs. Mary Johnson survived by five good children: Moses Ofuwicho Johnson Obeya, David Onyegbulu Johnson Obeya, Matthew Onyegbulu Johnson Obeya, Noah Ifhotodu Johnson Obeya, Joseph Odje Johnson Obeya. The husband late brother children under her care: Master Daniel Odugbe Stephen Obeya, Miss. Mary Stephen Obeya Biological Sister and Brother Sunday Akor Gabriel Okoriko Odoh, Elizabeth Gabriel Okoriko Odoh Mrs. Esther John Kelhi, Alice Gabriel Okoriko Odoh TRIBUTE BY THE CHILDREN: Moses, David, Mathew, Noah and Joseph: Mommy, you are the apple of our eyes, and we love you so much, but God your Creator cherish you most mum. Humm, mummy we thank you for your sincere care and advice with moral training and instructions in the way of the Lord you always give us. With your heart determination, you want the best for us but we cannot question God for your early exit, but the Almighty knows the best. Your beautiful memory will ever continue to remain bright up in our hearts. We also thank God that you are an active devoted Christian. We grew up under the ministry of our father in the Lord Prophet T.B. Joshua and our mummy in the Lord Pastor Mrs. Evelyn T.B. Joshua the leader of Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN). Signed by Moses Ofuwicho Johnson for the children.
TRIBUTES BY MRS. JANE ONWUZILIKE C. (MUMMY SARAH & FAMILY) Mrs. Mary O. Johnson Obeya, we love you and your peace, but God considered you precious to Him than we do. As you know I recognized you as a blood sister from different biological mother. Your gentle approach and your inner most sincere relationship will forever dwell in my heart. Mrs. Mary Obeya, you are very honest, dependable and reliable as a person to associate with based on our observation within the period you worked with us. My late sister Mary with effect from nursery mother section of the SCOAN, you remained whom you are in good attitude as a daughter of the most High God under the ministry of Prophet T.B. Joshua. Your words of encouragement will never depart from my heart. May your kind heart and beautiful soul rest in peace with God. Signed by Mrs. Jane Engineer Collins Onwuzulike C.