Tribute by
Brothers and Sisters

Sister Korkor, as we fondly called her, was not only our sister, but she was also our leader, mother, friend, advisor and counselor. Her death has therefore brought a big loss to the family. We would wish she had some more years to share with us, but it is not our call, the good Lord has a better heavenly assignment for her. What shall we say then, accept, alleluia to the heavenly call, and thank our sister for the love she shared with us, the mentorship she provided and the legacy of togetherness she fostered within the family.

As the eldest of all the siblings (maternal and paternal), our sister took up the mantle of leadership very early and lived up to the task. It was challenging being the pacesetter for a large family of 23 siblings and many relatives and friends who passed through our home. She learnt to help our parents, at an early age while at school, to provide food, clothing and discipline. She aided our mother to trade in all kinds of things – kenkey, fish, sugar, pepper, polythene bags and many other food items to cater for us. She sewed beautiful dresses for us even though she never had any formal training in dressmaking. She provided the first names of almost all of us at birth. She was the chief disciplinarian – very firm and fair, without which our parents would have had a very difficult task managing such a large family. She treated us very well and kindly and won our respect and admiration.

Knowing the value of education, she did not only consider her education, but contributed to the education of people within the family and beyond. She particularly took interest in the education of her  brothers and supported them to the secondary school level and beyond. We were encouraged when in her advanced age, she went ahead to obtain a Bachelor of Education degree and Diploma in Religious Studies at the University of Cape Coast.

Our sister was generous, hospitable and very modest, and displayed these characteristics to the highest level in her everyday life. She was also very humble and sincere in dealing with us, her younger siblings and indeed the entire family. She was never afraid to speak her mind and firm on her convictions. Our sister was always the first to call to find out how everyone was doing. It is painful to lose people with such qualities as they are rare.  But we are inspired to learn from her life and pass it on to the whole family.

She was indeed an angel sent to us by God to touch not only our lives, but those of the extended family, friends, the Church, and beyond. She has taught us that it is  never too early or too late to start learning and leading to impact lives.

We shall eternally be grateful for the mentoring role and the love she shared with us throughout her life. She has shown us the way and we have the faith that God will lead us on.  

We believe the Almighty God will keep her very well till we meet again in heaven.