Dora Okafor, 92, of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, passed Sunday, October 28, 2018. Dora was born February 17, 1926. She entered Heaven’s gates on October 28, 2018.
A loving mother and homemaker, Dora was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays. For many years leading up to her passing, she collected a large library of cookbooks and first edition novels from around the world. She loved to watch food tutorials and cooking channels during her spare time.
Dora was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Ubaka Okafor Sr. She was also predeceased by her daughter Chigo Okafor and her two sisters, Nneka Okafor and Amarauchi Sullivan. Dora is survived by her sons Ani Okafor and Ubaka Okafor.
Her niece, Margarette Nduka lovingly cared for her in the last 10 years of her life while she battled cancer. The family would like to send her and everyone who cared for Dora their greatest and warmest gratitude. She was able to battle an extra 10 years due to the extra care she was given.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, 2500 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
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Celebration of Life Details:
3:00 pm
November 04, 2018
Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, 2500 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
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Vanna
Sep 22, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. At Revelation 21:3,4 it reminds us of a time we wont have to worry about getting sick and dying, does that sound good?
DH
Sep 22, 2020
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. At Revelation 21:3,4 it reminds us of a time we wont have to worry about getting sick and dying, does that sound good?
Such a beautiful example of warmth and living life fully. Please accept my deepest condolences. Gods Word gives us much hope. John 5: 28,29 promises the hope of seeing our lost loved ones again soon. And Revelation 21: 3,4 promises a time when we can be with our loved ones again right here on a paradise earth, when sickness, suffering and death will all be things of the past. Feel free to visit jw.org for more comfort from the scriptures. Your family is in our prayers. Please copy this link and watch this short comforting video. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/intros-for-the-ministry/is-there-hope-for-the-dead-intro/#?insight[search_id]=87200419-ad29-4ccc-a9d6-f94fb187b774&insight;[search_result_index]=0