Mrs Adedayo Adeniyi

"HONEY POT": MRS F. A. ADENIYI (1931-2018)

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No doubt, Mama Florence Adedayo Adeniyi was a faithful Christian, wife, mother who gave a remarkable account of herself in other fronts to the glory of God. Her husband, Professor Adeoye Adeniyi called her "honey pot" because she attracted all and sundry. It was a beautiful farewell service that was held for her at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ilorin on the 5th of October, 2018 in Ilorin.

Mrs Felicia Adedayo Ibilola Adeniyi was sired by one of the early Christians who took up full-time calling in the vineyard, Rev & Mrs Samuel Atiba Adegbite of Oyo royal family. She was a mother, wife, grandma and an in-law in a million. She attended Baptist Girl's College Idi-Aba, Abeokuta and Rachel McMillan College of Education of the University of London as one of the beneficiaries of the Western Nigerian Education Scholarship Scheme (1952-1956).

The professional calling of Mummy as she was popularly called, made her a great teacher and mentor at Du Beuvoire Infant/Nursery School, London; Church of England Infant/Junior School, Sheffield (1967-1972); University of Ibadan Staff School (1961-62); Ogbomoso Girls High School (1963-1966); University of Ibadan Staff School; foundation Headmistress at Orita Meta Baptist Nursery/Primary School; Foundation Headmistress at the Staff School of University of Ilorin.

Her career, carriage and integrated enviable dispositions complemented her marriage to the suave, revered and quintessential Professor Adeoye Adeniyi, an accomplished Professor of Medicine and onetime Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Over the years through to their graceful old age and until death actually separated them, they remained a cute and inspiring coupe to behold. Baba and Mama got married 65 years ago and God blessed the holy matrimony with accomplished children.

Mummy Adeniyi had a strong Baptist background together with her beloved husband. As dedicated members of the Baptist Church, they remained devout Christians and showed good examples to fellow Christians.

Naturally like most successful career teachers of her time, Mrs Adeniyi was a disciplinarian which was a blessing to everyone who passed through her tutelage. Her biological children, relations and students have so many testimonies today to the glory of God.

In the home front, her children called her “chef extraordinaire”; to them her kitchen was almost “hallowed grounds”' where she was at her magical best and her cooking was non parreil. She was indeed “honey pot” to her beloved family. If you have met mummy, saw and associated closely with her, you just have to give kudos to the eloquent, smart, stylish, graceful, home maker. She was an accomplished, fulfilled and supportive wife of the very pleasant Baba, Prof Adeoye Adeniyi.

What else can one say to a graceful about exemplar that has rested in the lord, than to pray for her beloved family that she left behind. Baba Adeoye is particularly on my mind now that his soulmate, best friend and an unequaled companion had gone forever.  Ki Olorun tu Baba ninu, ki Oluwa si duro ti won.

Remembering how mummy danced to good music at her 80th birthday celebration in 2011, the memory left me no iota of doubt that she was a cool jolly good fellow in her elements. Her time came on August 14th, 2018 an her boy was laid to rest in Ilorin on October 5th 2018. May her gentle soul rest in peace, amen. Ehin mummy a dara o. O di gba ma.


FINAL RITES FOR MUMMY ADENIYI
On Friday, 5th October 2018, the body of Mrs Florence Adedayo Adeniyi was laid to rest after a befitting funeral service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sabo-Oke, Ilorin in Kwara-State of Nigeria.

Funeral Service

 

Interment

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Reception