By Our Reporter
The remains of late Mrs Felicia Nwakanmu Ojeh have been laid to rest in her home town, Igbodo in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, amidst tears by children, relatives, well wishes and several others who came in contact with her in while on earth.
At the funeral service in honour, christians were reminded of the need to ‘pursue righteousness and live a holy life as commanded by God in order to resurrect in Christ when death comes’.
Reverend Cannon Jonathan Ikpoyi gave the admonition in a sermon during the service held at the Saint Georges Anglican Church, Igbodo Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
Reverend Cannon Jonathan urged christians to live right, back their faith with action, and strive to fulfil their purpose on earth, as death comes without warning.
He said death was a mere transit from the earth, noting that as there was resurrection after death, Christians should endeavour to live soberly, righteously and Godly to attain eternity.
The cleric stressed that the late Felicia Ojeh had concluded her passage on earth and urged the family to take solace in the fact that she lived a worthy life.
The service attended by family members and well-wishers, featured Bible readings by the son of the deceased, Mr Chiedu Ojeh.
The body was later interred in the family compound at Ndobu, Igbodo, Ika North East Local Government Area amidst sorrow and tears.
Family members, including Chiedu Ojeh, in separate interviews described their late mother as intelligent, selfless, easy going, humble and God fearing.
They said their late mother gave them the necessary support they needed in life and prayed God to grant her soul eternal rest.
Friends and well wishers commiserated with the family members of the deceased, as they bid their mother farewell in song and dance.
Her final journey to eternity began on Thursday 29th December 2022, with a Service of Songs at her residence, Ndobu quarters Igbodo which had in attendance; family members, Anglican Church community, relatives, friends to the children and well wishers.
The Late Mrs Felicia Nwakanmu was aged 80 and survived by four children, many grand children and several relatives, among who are; Mr Hycenth Ojeh, Mrs Rose Tochukwu (Née Ojeh), Mr festus Chinedu Ojeh and Mrs faith Idimma (Née Ojeh).
The final burial rites of the octogenarian who was a devout Christian and community leader, also featured entertainment of guests with Anioma music maestro, Chief Ogbuogu leading other entertainers.