Oyeyebi 'Margaret' Molokwu
July 14, 1944 — November 12, 2021
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Oyeyebi 'Margaret' Molokwu
Princess Oyeyebi 'Margaret' Molokwu affectionately known as (Iya Dike, Mama Dike, Iya Ibo, Iya Adura, Mommy Boston) to mention a few, was born in Lagos, Nigeria on July 14, 1944, the 2nd daughter of the late Pa Samuel Oyetola Akanni of Eesa Offa and Ganho Badagry descent and Mama Regina Sonate Oyediran nee Sojinu of Whekomeh, Badagry descent.
She began her early education at Our Lady of Apostles primary/secondary school and earned certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was an active member of Christian Ladies Friendly Society @ Folawiyo Bankole Memorial Methodist church in Lagos, Nigeria.
She loved to travel. She was also a fashion designer and seamstress with a most memorable note that she designed and made the dresses for Miriam Makeba's famous FESTAC 77 performances in Lagos, Nigeria.
She first migrated to the United Kingdom where she lived for 15 years and then on to the United States in April of 1998. While here in the States, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and was passionate about caring for others.
Cooking and feeding her family and friends was Margaret's visible gesture and sign of love. She was a magnificent and generous cook with something always ready to offer anyone who came to her home. Her Christian faith was central to her throughout her life. She believed nothing was impossible with God. She was an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Melrose, Massachusetts, where she served as an elder and was active in both the Women's Group and Wisdom Group. She was a much loved and respected church member and church mother.
Aside from her biological children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, she has amassed an uncountable number of additional children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom were all actively present in her life until the very end.
A true friend to many and mother to the community, her sunset, on Friday, November 12, 2021, was shocking for us all, but we know she fought a good fight and finished her course. She kept her Christian faith to the end. We will miss her smile, laughter, encouragement, wisdom, and love tremendously.
In addition to her late husband, Dr. Louis D. Molokwu she was pre-deceased by their son, Louis 'Junior' Molokwu and her brother, Mr. Oye Oyediran. She leaves behind her children, William 'Dike' Molokwu of Taunton, MA; Obi G. Molokwu (wife Althea) of New Britain, CT; Richard N. Molokwu (wife Ann-Marie) of Malden, MA and Belinda O. Okereke (husband Nnamdi) of Lagos, Nigeria; her grandchildren, William Jr., Ashely, Alicia (husband Charles Hill), Alexis, Aliyah and Alexander, Ariana, Patrick, Adrian, Olivia and Jilian; her great-grandchildren, Magnus and Adeline; two sisters Mrs. Oyebola M. Adesina and Mrs. Oyetowun Akin-Lawanson both in Lagos, Nigeria and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
CALL TO GLORY
The Entire families of Molokwu and Oyediran with gratitude to God Almighty, announce the home call of our dear mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunty, Princess Oyeyebi Margaret Molokwu (NEE Oyediran). Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
Friday November 26th, 2021:
Wake/Service of Songs @ Redeem Christian Church of God, 316 Upham St., Melrose, MA4 - 8pm
Saturday November 27th, 2021:
Funeral/Homegoing Service @ Redeem Christian Church of God, 316 Upham St. Melrose, MA 10am prompt.
Interment @ Forestdale Cemetery, Malden, MA.
Reception follows immediately at Anthony's at 105 Canal Street, Malden, MA 02148
May her Sweet soul rest in perfect peace.
LIVESTREAM
For those unable to attend in person, the Molokwu and Oyediran families invite you to join them remotely via livestream. The services will be live on Friday at 4pm, and continue on Saturday at 10am. Please use the following link:
https://my.gather.app/family/oyeyebi-margaret-molokwu
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Past Services
Visitation
Friday, November 26, 2021
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Redeemed Christian Church of God
Homegoing Service
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
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