Abiola Atinuke Adesanya
October 5, 1968 ~ July 2, 2024
ABIOLA ATINUKE ADESANYA, age 55, was born on the 5th of October 1968 in Oshogbo, Oyo State, Nigeria to Elizabeth and the late Israel Ayeni.
“Biola”, as she was fondly called, had a B.A. in English (from the University of Ilorin), an M.A. in Language Arts (from the University of Ibadan), and an MBA in Business Administration (from Lagos Business School). For many years, she worked as an IT Service Delivery and Project Manager while running her business. She was an advocate for justice and fairness everywhere she worked. Countless times, she advocated for changes for those who could not fight for themselves, leveraging her positions and influences in her career to ensure that the voices of the poor and the less privileged were heard and considered, even if it would have cost her losing her positions.
Biola had been a member of Victory Church in Norcross, Georgia since 2007. She was a caring and loving mother who believed that children must be raised with not only love and care but also the fear and nurture of the Lord and so she served in the Nursery department of Victory Kids and Guest Experience before she became ill.
While growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, she attended Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC) formerly known as The Latter Rain Assembly (LRA) where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Saviour. Biola and her husband met at LRA and got married on the 23rd of March 2000 and were part of the LRA choir and Technology group/team for many years before their relocation to Atlanta, Georgia in 2007.
Biola was a giver, selfless, tough, honest, and believed that “All men can win by righteousness” - a phrase that became her mantra and that was taught by her former Pastor Tunde Bakare. Biola always put others first and herself last and her family will always remember her as the glue that held them together. She was loved by all and will be missed by all.
She is survived by her husband Wale, her daughter Nimi, and her son, Lade. She is also survived by her mother Elizabeth, sister, brothers, nephews, and nieces.
Please join us in celebrating her life this Saturday morning.
REVELATION 21:1-5 NIV
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth, "for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. 5 Then He who sat on the throne
said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful."
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Abiola mi owon, as I fondly addressed you whenever we spoke on phone. We attended the same High School in Akure, and you were my dormitory neighbor in final year. Having lost touch since then, I’ll always recall my joy when I saw you in a lineup at the Bank in Lagos in mid-2000s. So we stayed in touch even after you relocated to US, through my first US visit in 2008 when you guided me in that unfamiliar system. You even asked me to represent you at your brother’s burial after I returned to Nigeria. We shared troubles and in 2016 you told me about your diagnosis. Hmmm. Efforts to assist didn’t yield the expected results. We lost touch, in spite of trying other avenues to reach yyou.I googled your name yesterday night and saw your obituary. Haa! So life is over? This isn’t? Rest in peace, Abiola, Atinuke.
This is so sad. We the Feggicolla family of 83 tried to reach out but didn’t even know how to and where to access you I woke up this morning to read your obituary. This is really shocking. I pray you rest in peace. May God comfort and console your family.
This is so sad,you fought you conquered,Biola may you find solace at the bottom of the Almighty till we meet to part no more
Sist Biola, it is a rude shock for me to hear about your departure to be with your maker just now. My last meeting with you was December 2019 when you hosted me to dinner before my departure to airport on that day.
I never knew it was going to be our last meeting.
Your passing was a painful one, but we take solace in your good deeds and pray that all the loved ones you left behind will derive strength to bear the loss IJMN.
Rest on, on the bosom of the Lord.
It’s shocking I just heard of this some few minute ago. And this happened since 2024. I knew her from where she was working (SSL); SSL was consultant to Boulous where I worked then and subsequently at LRA, Latter Rain Assembly at Akiko Rd ogba. She was also in the Technology Group Department before they traveled to the US. Well, that’s life.
We pray God will continue to strengthen everybody she left behind. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
My heart felt condolences to the Adesanyas, I just got the news this morning through a friend who also just heard yesterday. May the Lord continue to comfort you all.
Biola was like a sister to me back then in Soft Solutions in Lagos Nigeria. She was intrumental to what would have been my first trip abroad for training. Although, it did not happen at the first attempt. Biola was a kind and a strong woman.
I will never forget one meeting we attended together in a client’s place. She was the only woman in the office of the man and she being a network engineer needed to check the personal computer of the client. So Biola reached into her bag and brought out her screw driver and the man said, what are you guys doing here that the only woman among us all is the person with the tool in her hand bag.
Biola loved God and was always resolute in whatever she believed was true.
Rest on woman, your memory is blessed.
It saddened my heart to learn of your demise. You were an amazing person, humility personified. A lover of God and a person of integrity to the core. You touched so many lives- mine included. I remembered the days of SSL. The day I requested to follow you home and since then I became a regular passenger. You were a goal getter and as you pursue your goal you carry people that surround you along.
The kindest, loveliest, most selfless person you will ever meet. You were smart, intelligent, and always there for anyone who needed it. You have made your own impact on earth. You have fulfilled your purpose. We can’t question God.
May the Lord console all your beloved, especially your beloved husband, your children and your aged mother.
“Forever in our hearts,” “Gone but never forgotten”
Adieu! Mrs, Biola Adesanya till we meet again at Jesus feet.
Babe,
It took me this long to finally post on your memorial page since your passing to Glory. Not only was I deeply affected by your passing, but I also struggled to find the right words to convey how much you meant to everyone and how profoundly your exit impacted us all. While you were physically with us, I tried countless times to show my appreciation and express my love for you, but you’ve always reassured me that my efforts are enough for you.
We understand that you’re in a better place now, with God himself, your maker resting after all the hard work you’ve put in. However, we still miss you. We miss your honesty, laughter, boldness, confidence, love and passion for seeing others do well and excel in life. You are such a rare gem, a special person with unique personalities that we all loved and cherished. We thank God for the way He made you specially for this family. You gave yourself away faithfully, selflessly as a wife, and as a mother to your wonderful children.
We understood that you weren’t always perfect and had flaws as expected of everyone, but we also knew that you were extremely generous, selfless, kindhearted, merciful, and always forgiving.
We shared together lots of dreams and desires, and some of which were accomplished while you were with us and some after. I sincerely hope I will be able to fulfill the rest with God’s help and with your continued support from above.
I had loved you, will continue to do so, and let everyone know how your life changed many lives.
“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life… Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Proverbs 31:10-11, 28-21 NLT
Your Hubby (in your words)
Time is a funny thing. One year ago today, my family and I’s lives were changed forever when my mom passed away and moved on to Heaven. To be honest, I questioned God many times, asking why it had to be my mom, especially since our family had been praying constantly for a year for her healing. However, I believe that God works all things for the good of those who love Him. My mom is in a better and more joyous place with her Heavenly Father.
This past year has been one of remembrance. I often think about what my mom would have said in different situations and reflect on random moments from my childhood where her influence was strong. It has also been a year of contemplating the future. There will be many moments and milestones in my life when my mom won’t be physically present, yet I find great comfort in knowing that she is watching over me in Heaven and celebrating with me.
Mom, I love you, I miss you, and I strive to make you proud of the woman you raised me to be.
Love,
Nimi
Although I’ve had a year to mourn, it still feels like a shock to me. At times I’ve tried to distract and busy myself to escape the pain, but there is nothing that can stop it. I choose to remember the gift that you were to me while you were alive. There aren’t many words that could adequately describe the beautiful soul that you were. A kind, honest, generous woman is accurate, but how can I fully describe the depth of love you had for your family and others? Even though I know I’ll see you again, it still seems so far away, you know I’m still your impatient son. I came across an old video of you, and I realized that I would never hear your voice again until my day comes. Regardless of what I’m missing from you, I know you’re still watching me, and you’ll be beside me spiritually as I achieve everything you would want me to achieve and more. Thank you for appearing me in my dreams, and having those discussions with me to give me hope. Thank you for the 20 years of love you displayed for me, thank you for bringing me into this world, thank you for a million more things that I will name for anyone who chooses to listen. Your character and love has made me who I am.
Your loving son, TiOluwalade Adesanya