Children, family, colleagues, church members, and friends were unable to hold back tears as they bid farewell to Dr. Fumilola Adefolalu during her burial. The tragic incident, where she lost her life at the hands of her housemaid, led to a somber interment at the Christian Cemetery on David Mark Road in Minna.
“Mummy, my heart was completely broken and shattered by the news of your death. I didn’t know it was possible for a heart to ache with so much pain, literally, and continue to beat. It still sounds unbelievable. I have so many questions but I know nothing could have prepared me for the agony, immense heartache, overwhelming thoughts, and traumatizing episodes that came with losing you.”
” My mother lived well and fully, she held nothing back. I am not your Maker but I am somewhat certain you gave your all and you lived fully. I believe you are enjoying the rest you talked about. That I will miss you Mummy is an understatement. We had very good memories and even more plans for the future, this is what hurts the most.”
“I miss our long gists already, your laughter, your prayers and your pampering me. You were there through every milestone and life season, every single one. Missing you is very painful but I am more thankful that I had you as a Mom for the time that I did and grateful for the memories,” she said.
Reading the biography, her son Seyi Adefolalu expressed the surreal feeling, admitting that he never anticipated ending the year in such a manner.
“Daddy could not see the man I would become. Now, you wouldn’t see the father I will become. Who shall I take my bride to now? Who shall cry with me when I become a daddy? You only but recently joked about the lady I would marry and now you wouldn’t see that too. This hurts really bad.
” Your voice, how can I forget, u didn’t really like that then but now I know. Your kisses, how can I forget, your hugs, your whippings, and your preachings, how can I forget? Words fail me, tears fail me, and dreams feel real but this can’t ever be real to me this can’t be the way I end this year but God knows. Iya Jesu, the nickname I just gave you. My strong woman. Goodnight. Rest in joy till we meet again,” he said.
Rev. Ojo Peters, the Senior Pastor of Voice of Mercy Ministry, affectionately referred to her as ‘Mama Mercy,’ praising her remarkable strength and efficient pastoral leadership at the branch where she served as a Resident Pastor.
Recalling the day she was found dead in her residence, Rev. Peters mentioned delivering the shortest sermon of his life. He expressed lingering questions without answers, emphasizing his belief in God’s purpose for everything.
While acknowledging the mystery surrounding her death, Peters emphasized that it is beyond human comprehension but affirmed his trust that God understands more than anyone else.