Tribute by
Grandchildren: Esther

My earliest memory of “Mama” was when I moved to Cape Coast in year 3. The school year had started but as I did not have a school yet, I spent most of my days with her touring potential schools and making pastries, which she was exceptionally good at by the way. I finally gained admission to UCC primary school, and even though the news came in the middle of that day she was eager for me to start that same day.

She walked with me to class and reassured my nervous heart that everything would be okay. When we got to class there was no a desk for me, but that did not stop her, as she said: “my granddaughter will start today”.  She left the class and returned carrying a desk to everyone’s amazement. She then added, “my granddaughter will be comfortable”.

That love and care was always at the forefront of everything she did. Even in discipline, hearing “med)” had a way of softening us all up. She taught us to be bold, to be confident in our pursuit of our dreams and to laugh through the storms.  Her laughter was so audacious you couldn’t help but burst out laughing too.

Though you are no longer here with us, your memories will always live on within us. Thank you for everything. For holding us down in private and defending us publicly. Thank you for being “Mama” to us all.  Rest Well grandma!