In loving memory

Grace Bolaji Adetayo

19652026

Service

21 April 2026

Their story

Grace Bolaji Adetayo was a woman who loved her people well. She was warm, steady, and always present in the ways that mattered. Her home carried her touch, from the food she cooked to the way she welcomed people, listened to them, corrected them, and made them feel cared for.

She had a quiet strength about her. She did not need to say too much before you knew where she stood. Her love showed in the small things: checking on family, remembering what people needed, giving advice, praying, laughing, and doing what had to be done without making a show of it.

Grace will be remembered by the people who knew her closely, not just for what she did, but for how she made them feel. Loved. Guided. Protected. At home. Her name remains with her family, and her memory will continue to sit gently in every story they tell about her.

Photographs

9 pictures from their life.

Messages

80 messages from those who loved them.

Nkechi Madu

Childhood friend

Mama, you finished strong. Now rest in the arms of the One you served.

about 2 months ago

Henry Udo

Goddaughter

A good name is better than riches, and she left us a beautiful one.

about 2 months ago

Chika Obi

Childhood friend

Sending love and prayers to the Adetayo family. She lived a life that mattered.

about 2 months ago

Chinedu Okafor

Goddaughter

Her hands were never empty and her door was never closed. Rest on, Mama.

about 2 months ago

Nkechi Madu

Goddaughter

Aunty Grace, heaven has gained an angel. We will miss your laughter.

about 2 months ago

Ngozi Okeke

Family friend

Our family will forever be grateful for the love she poured into us.

about 2 months ago

Obinna Chukwu

Former student

I cannot believe she is gone. She had so much love left to give.

2 months ago

Funmilayo Ojo

Niece

May God grant the family the strength to bear this great loss.

2 months ago

Damilola Akande

Family friend

Thank you for the years of kindness, Mama. We will honour your memory.

2 months ago

Morenike Dada

Niece

Such a gentle soul. The Adetayo family is in our prayers.

2 months ago

Bode Ajayi

Niece

She turned every house she entered into a home. Adieu, dear mother.

2 months ago

Chinedu Okafor

Childhood friend

I cannot believe she is gone. She had so much love left to give.

2 months ago

Uche Nnamdi

Neighbour

Our family will forever be grateful for the love she poured into us.

2 months ago

Tunde Oladipo

Former student

A pillar has fallen. The community will not be the same without her.

2 months ago

Bode Ajayi

Niece

Words fail me. She was a mother, a mentor and a friend to so many.

2 months ago

Chinwe Eze

Sister

Grace by name, grace by nature. She lived up to every letter of it.

2 months ago

Chinedu Okafor

Goddaughter

Goodnight, Mama Grace. Thank you for showing us how to love well.

2 months ago

Bisi Akinwale

Niece

Orun rere ni o ma a sun, Mama. You ran a good race.

2 months ago

Henry Udo

Childhood friend

Sun re o, Mama Grace. You were a light to everyone who knew you.

3 months ago

Chinwe Eze

Sister

Mummy Grace was everybody's mummy. The whole street mourns her today.

3 months ago

Bisi Akinwale

Cousin

Rest in the bosom of the Lord. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

3 months ago

Obinna Chukwu

Church member

Her hands were never empty and her door was never closed. Rest on, Mama.

3 months ago

Emeka Nwankwo

Sister

The choir will not sound the same without her voice. Sleep well, Mama Grace.

3 months ago

Simisola Lawson

Sister

Goodnight, Mama Grace. Thank you for showing us how to love well.

3 months ago

Ngozi Okeke

Colleague

Such a gentle soul. The Adetayo family is in our prayers.

3 months ago

Titilayo Bankole

Nephew

Sun re o, Mama Grace. You were a light to everyone who knew you.

3 months ago

Funmilayo Ojo

Cousin

The Lord gives and the Lord takes. May He comfort the entire family.

3 months ago

Segun Afolabi

Childhood friend

May her gentle soul find perfect rest. Strength to her children.

3 months ago

Ngozi Okeke

Family friend

Heaven is richer, earth is poorer. We celebrate a life well lived.

3 months ago

Yetunde Balogun

Neighbour

We are comforted knowing her labour of love was not in vain.

3 months ago

Uche Nnamdi

In-law

Adieu beautiful soul. Your light shone on everyone around you.

3 months ago

Kunle Martins

Neighbour

The Lord gives and the Lord takes. May He comfort the entire family.

3 months ago

Wale Coker

Niece

Rest in peace, ma. Your prayers carried this family for many years.

3 months ago

Funmilayo Ojo

Cousin

Thank you for the years of kindness, Mama. We will honour your memory.

3 months ago

Damilola Akande

Colleague

May God grant the family the strength to bear this great loss.

3 months ago

Yetunde Balogun

In-law

My heart is heavy. She welcomed me into her home like her own child.

3 months ago

Abimbola Sanni

Neighbour

Until we meet again, sleep well. Your memory is a blessing to us.

3 months ago

Yetunde Balogun

Neighbour

From all of us at the church, we send our deepest condolences. She was loved.

3 months ago

Adebayo Ogundimu

Church member

Aunty Grace, heaven has gained an angel. We will miss your laughter.

3 months ago

Nkechi Madu

Childhood friend

She prayed for me when I had no one. I owe her so much. Rest in peace.

3 months ago

Tunde Oladipo

Church member

I will always remember her Sunday meals and her warm smile. Adieu, Mama Grace.

3 months ago

Tunde Oladipo

Church member

A good name is better than riches, and she left us a beautiful one.

3 months ago

Folake Adeyemi

Family friend

Until we meet again, sleep well. Your memory is a blessing to us.

3 months ago

Adebayo Ogundimu

Former student

Mama, you finished strong. Now rest in the arms of the One you served.

3 months ago

Ronke Fashola

Former student

Her faith never wavered, even in the hardest times. What a woman.

3 months ago

Toyin Alabi

Colleague

Rest in peace, ma. Your prayers carried this family for many years.

3 months ago

Ronke Fashola

Church member

Grace by name, grace by nature. She lived up to every letter of it.

3 months ago

Gbenga Solanke

Neighbour

I still hear her voice telling me to keep going. I will carry that forever.

3 months ago

Emeka Nwankwo

Sister

Mama Grace, you taught me what dignity and patience look like. Thank you.

3 months ago

Ifeanyi Eze

Nephew

She prayed for me when I had no one. I owe her so much. Rest in peace.

4 months ago

Abimbola Sanni

Neighbour

She gave the best advice and the warmest hugs. I will miss her dearly.

4 months ago

Adaeze Okonkwo

Church member

The choir will not sound the same without her voice. Sleep well, Mama Grace.

4 months ago

Chika Obi

Goddaughter

Mama Grace, you taught me what dignity and patience look like. Thank you.

4 months ago

Adaeze Okonkwo

Former student

You mothered everyone, not just your own. Thank you for loving us all.

4 months ago

Adebayo Ogundimu

Church member

Eku ise rere, Mama. You served your God and your people faithfully.

4 months ago

Folake Adeyemi

Colleague

Words fail me. She was a mother, a mentor and a friend to so many.

4 months ago

Simisola Lawson

Nephew

A virtuous woman whose worth was far above rubies. Rest well, Mama.

4 months ago

Chinwe Eze

Nephew

Her faith never wavered, even in the hardest times. What a woman.

4 months ago

Gbenga Solanke

In-law

Orun rere ni o ma a sun, Mama. You ran a good race.

4 months ago

Ifeanyi Eze

Sister

Eku ise rere, Mama. You served your God and your people faithfully.

4 months ago

Bode Ajayi

Cousin

She gave the best advice and the warmest hugs. I will miss her dearly.

4 months ago

Kemi Adewale

Colleague

She fed strangers and clothed the needy without ever asking for thanks.

4 months ago

Ronke Fashola

Former student

May her gentle soul find perfect rest. Strength to her children.

4 months ago

Toyin Alabi

Colleague

My heart is heavy. She welcomed me into her home like her own child.

4 months ago

Segun Afolabi

Goddaughter

Mummy Grace was everybody's mummy. The whole street mourns her today.

4 months ago

Abimbola Sanni

In-law

She turned every house she entered into a home. Adieu, dear mother.

4 months ago

Kemi Adewale

Family friend

I still hear her voice telling me to keep going. I will carry that forever.

4 months ago

Titilayo Bankole

Nephew

A pillar has fallen. The community will not be the same without her.

4 months ago

Titilayo Bankole

Sister

I will always remember her Sunday meals and her warm smile. Adieu, Mama Grace.

4 months ago

Wale Coker

Cousin

We are comforted knowing her labour of love was not in vain.

4 months ago

Obinna Chukwu

Former student

A virtuous woman whose worth was far above rubies. Rest well, Mama.

4 months ago

Kunle Martins

In-law

We grieve, but we know where she is. Sleep in the Lord, Grace Adetayo.

4 months ago

Morenike Dada

Cousin

Heaven is richer, earth is poorer. We celebrate a life well lived.

4 months ago

Chika Obi

Childhood friend

You mothered everyone, not just your own. Thank you for loving us all.

4 months ago

Morenike Dada

Niece

Adieu beautiful soul. Your light shone on everyone around you.

4 months ago

Toyin Alabi

Family friend

From all of us at the church, we send our deepest condolences. She was loved.

4 months ago

Kemi Adewale

Family friend

Rest in the bosom of the Lord. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

4 months ago

Emeka Nwankwo

Nephew

Sending love and prayers to the Adetayo family. She lived a life that mattered.

4 months ago

Damilola Akande

Colleague

We grieve, but we know where she is. Sleep in the Lord, Grace Adetayo.

4 months ago

Gbenga Solanke

In-law

She fed strangers and clothed the needy without ever asking for thanks.

5 months ago

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