Prominent traditional ruler and philanthropist, the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Osun State, Oba (Dr) Adedokun Abolarin is bereaved – he recently lost his mother, Mama Mary Ibiteye Abolarin who died aged 92.
The demise of the Matriarch of Abolarin Family was confirmed by Oba Abolarin in a telephone interview, saying she died peacefully in her sleep.
Said the monarch: “Mummy died the way she predicted almost 25 years ago. No major illness! Routinely, a medical doctor saw her a day preceding her death and certified her okay for her age, she slept later in the night and didn’t wake up. She died at her appointed time with her Maker.”
He continued: “A radiant soul, a loving heart, Mama’s sojourn on earth was a life well-lived with legacies to impart. Her 92 years on earth were truly a blessing filled with industry, patience, and love shining through.
“With unwavering devotion, my mummy served the Lord, she was a faithful servant, with a heart forever adored. Her candour was refreshing, her spirit bold, and woman of principle, never to grow cold. Mummy, you were not just diplomatic, not like us, Igbomina, Oyo, Ibadan!!”
According to him, Mama showed kindness to family and friends, leaving behind fond memories that will forever be shared.
The late Mama Abolarin, Nee Olayomi, who hailed from Ile Aro Owa, Ipoti-Ekiti, was born on October 26, 1932 and transited on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
She started life as a teacher and later engaged in trading from 1960.
She was blessed with wonderful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her first child, Elder Oladapo Abolarin, an Environmentalist and one-time Director of Forestry in Osun State, pre-deceased her in 2014, leaving behind the immediate brother, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Adedokun Abolarin and four siblings.
The monarch is followed by Mrs Omolayo Bamiduro, a retired Nurse, Abimbola Farinola, a school teacher and Bamidele Durotade Abolarin who is popularly called Super Dee. He is an Ibadan based, legal practitioner.
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