Adejoke Osunkoya

Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83085211629?pwd=d0txcURWVTg1TFp2WlNsdHNjL25BZz09 password:126324 Birth: Mrs. Comfort Adejoke Osunkoya nee Ogunbote, was born in Lagos on the 20th of October, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Ogunbote of OKelamurem, in Ijebu. She was an only child, who sadly lost both parents in close succession, and was orphaned before school age. She had to be taken to Ijebu to live with her grandparents, in Ijebu-Ogbo. Education: Her earliest education was at Ijebu-Ogbo, within two years of which she became gravely ill and had to drop out of school. Fortunately, her auntie, Mrs. Araba, visited from Lagos and saw her ailing state, and decided to take her back to Lagos to nurse her back to good health. Shortly after that, one of her father’s good friends from the same town (Oke Lamuren) went home and appealed to her grandparents to allow him look after her in Lagos. He was given consent by her grandparents to do so. On her return to Lagos, she was enrolled at Christ Church Cathedral School, where she completed her primary education. She immediately enrolled in a four-year sewing institute at Kakawa, Lagos, and graduated as a seamstress. She setup her own thriving sewing business, in 1957. Career: Adejoke had a very successful career for decades, sewing school uniforms & fashionable clothing to those who requested these services from her! Marital Life: Adejoke met Mr. Abiodun Olukayode Osunkoya, the love of her life, in 1958. They got married on her birthday, the 20th of October, 1960. They were married for 61 years & their marriage was blessed with children & multiple grandchildren. Adejoke was an enigma; extremely intelligent and a hard worker. She loved and was very devoted to taking good care of her children, grandchildren and others who required her maternal care. Earlier on in her marriage, at the formative years, she sometimes had to do it alone, mainly because her husband was a civil servant who was routinely transferred out of Lagos. Post Career: In 1982, Adejoke changed her career from seamstress to trading, traveling abroad to purchase material to sell at home in Lagos, Nigeria. She was well traveled & always well groomed. A true fashionista, she knew her fashion & what was in season to sell. She did this until 1986, when she added on distributorship. She was a registered Dicon salt distributor, until her retirement in 2000. Christian Life: Adejoke was a member of Anglican Youth fellowship at St. Andrew Church in Oke Popo, Lagos, a member of the sidesmen and lady collector of the church. Earlier in her married life, they started attending St. Paul’s Breadfruit and joined the torch bearer society of the church. She remained active in the church society until her death. Adejoke served her God humbly and diligently. She is survived by her husband, children, and grandchildren. As a remarkable gem and true servant of Almighty God, she will be thoroughly missed. May her soul rest in most perfect peace. Amen

Adejoke Osunkoya

October 20, 1935 - May 21, 2021