The Family and Friends of Evangelist Olufunmilayo Gladys Ayinke (Nee Adedokun) wish to appreciate everyone's support and presence at the funeral programs of our mother, sister and friend on Friday and Saturday 5th and 6th of April, 2024.
The Wake Keep which was done on Friday at Ori-Oke Igbedide, Bako Bus Stop via Omi Adio, Apata, Ibadan.
Buried on Saturday at Triumphant Baptist Church Cemetery, Itafaji, Wire and Cable, Owode Apata, Ibadan, Nigeria.
May the almighty God bless you all.
BIOGRAPHY:
Evangelist Olufunmilayo Gladys Ayinke is a native of Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria to which her both parents belong.
She was born on June 12th, 1945 into the families of Pa. James Adedokun Ogunremi (a farmer, an importer and exporter of farm products as well as an interpreter for the British Co-farmers and marketers; Omo Omu Efon Laaye a.k.a Abalake sere owo, Goolu Baba Oruka and Late Madam Apaje Adedokun (Nee- Alagbajo; an hair dresser, business woman, farmer and farm products seller) of Eruwa, Ganborologun Compound; Eso Ikoyi, Omo Adiile d’ogun.
In 1957 at age twelve (12), she was taken to her father’s elder sister place (Mrs Olanrewaju) at Igboora, Ibarapa center, Oyo State, where she was subjected to so much challenging lifestyle and hardship as a result of which she ran back to her biological parents in January 1960 while she lost her mother the same year in September 1960.
She had her Elementary Education at Temidire Ago Ajala Primary School between 1960 to 1966. She was promoted to primary two (2) after her first term in primary one (1) because of her extremely outstanding brilliancy and performance. She was the Senior Girl, Athletic Representative for both Senior and Junior Classes as well as the school song instructor.
She served at Ayete Clinic Ibrapa North Local Government, Oyo State as a mid-wife where she took delivery of several children.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
She came 2nd Position in the Ibarapa axis Athletics Competition and was presented gift by Mr. Babalege of Eruwa, the sponsor of Yoruba Race Competition Program.
She proceeded into acquiring Skills; she had her fashion designing training school at Singer Sewing Company of Elizabeth Road, Mokola Ibadan under the supervision of Mrs Ladeinde, the CEO of the company.
MARITAL JOURNEY
She first got married to Late Chief Adegoke Adewole Solomon Ajani in Ayete and later marry Alhaji Fasasi Dunmola Okesooto in Ayete, Ibarapa North Local Government, Oyo State.
HER HAPPIEST DAY IN HER EARLY YEARS
The memorable day in her early years was the day her second Daughter, late Adejoke Adegoke received Three (3) different awards in her first examination at Tapa Baptist School, Tapa Ibarapa, Oyo State for the following performance:- 1st Position, School Early Arrival and Neatness.
REDEDICATION OF LIFE TO CHRIST
She rededicated her life to Christ in year 1995 at Salem Gospel Mission International.
CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT
She is a favoured Child of God, who subjected herself to trainings in a quest to develop her knowledge of God and her faith in Him. She had opportunities to serve the almighty God in various capacities in the Baptist Church as well as in different other denominations and inter-denominational groups such as: Salem Gospel Mission International and Teknon Chapel - under the leadership of Revd. Milton Hola Adekunle Adebamb where She went through Baptismal Class Training, Workers in Training, Courses on Evangelism and Homiletics Study; where she served as the Youth Matron, Altar Minister and Interpreter and a Dramatist with memorable stage play titled ‘IGBAGBO REWESI (Weakened Faith)
HER SERVICE AT THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD
She went through workers in training, Baptismal Training and School of Discipleship Training. She served at RCCG His Sanctuary Parish Under the Leadership of Pastor Paul Agboola under the area headquarter RCCG Holy Ghost area under the leadership of Pastor Femi Ogbontiba and Pastor M.A Anifowose.
She also served at RCCG Joy Centre Eleyele Ibadan under the leadership of Pastor Ayejimi
She is a Sunday School Teacher, Altar Minister, Guirdian and counselor and interpreter at RCCG Praise Chapel, Omiyale Quarters, Aleshiloye under the leadership of Pastor and Pastor Mrs Isaac Oriade.
CHRISTIAN AWAKE CHURCH (C.A.C) Igbedide Mountain Bako via Omi Adio, Ibadan.
She is also a matron, a counselor and workers’ trainer of C.A.C Igbedide Mountain till her moment of departure from this world.
With a grateful heart we want to express our profound gratitude to you, for your love, prayer and support towards the success of our mother's final burial program. It wouldn't have been easy doing it alone if not your support, this support is huge and we cannot take it for granted. God shall bless you greatly in return. Amen. Thank you so much
Announcer: Pastor Olanrewaju Okesooto (Son)