Luba Marietta Ibrahim
November 16, 1972 ~ September 10, 2021
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Luba Marietta Ibrahim (nee Sengova) passed away on September 10, 2021 at the age of 48 years.
Luba was born in Njala in the Moyamba District of Sierra Leone on November 16 1972 to Drs. Joko Matthew and Theresa Carmel Sengova, and was raised in both Sierra Leone and the United States. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 1994 with a B.S. in Mathematics and in 1995 with a B.S. in Physics. She received her M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Charleston later that same year. Luba spent most of her professional life as an educator, teaching at the High School and College level. She was an Associate Professor of Mathematics in the School of STEM at Georgia Highlands College, Rome Georgia, and taught at the Marietta location. She had previous appointments as an Instructor of Mathematics at Kennesaw State University and Gainesville College.
She was married to Abdul Adeyemi Ibrahim for 17 years and was a loving and devoted mother to their daughter Anissa. Luba was kind, gentle-spirited, warm, funny, loving and caring. She would always light up the room with her trademark smile, and would provide leadership without craving the spotlight. Luba was known as the bridge-builder in her immediate and extended family and among her friends. She has received several commendations from students and for her teaching has received the “Caught in the Act of Great Teaching” Award from Georgia Highlands College. Luba was a woman of strong faith, something she relied on during her illness and in her last days.
Luba is preceded in death by her mother Theresa Carmel Sengova. She is survived by her husband Adeyemi Ibrahim, her daughter Anissa, her father Joko Sengova, her twin sister Jabu Sengova, sisters Sando Rogers and Nyabua Sengova, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and in-laws. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and those whose lives she touched.
A funeral service will be held at 8:30 am on Saturday the 25th September 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4300 King Springs Road, Smyrna, Georgia. She will be laid to rest at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park, 1861 Dallas Highway, Marietta GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.
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I miss you, so much. ❤️
Your sweet and gentle voice will surely be missed. RIP dear “Mighty Luba” Aunty Moira and Uncle Nic.
I so love Luba!! She was such a beautiful and calm spirited woman. Such a gentle soul who will be dearly missed. “ GOD, for you are Sovereign, thank you for Luba. You sent your son Jesus to die on the cross so that we may be saved. Thank you for receiving Luba into your heavenly kingdom. Thank you for loaning her to us for 48 years as we know that she always belonged to you first. And dear GOD, comfort her family; give them peace, in Jesus name.” I love you my dearest Luubbbb, Rest in Heaven my dear friend, rest. ✝️🙏🏽 Phaedra McKenzie, Carmen, Sidney
Sis as you used to call me. Your beautiful smile and warmth embraced in welcoming me with your gentle soul will forever stay in my heart. Watching super bowl will never be the same because you was my teacher in understanding the game. A true teacher at heart. May the Angels welcome you with a lovely embrace because that what you gave to everyone you encounter on this earth. Rest In Peace, peaceful soul. Little sis ( Mary Kemoh)
We had long talks watching our girls play! We bonded over our love for them and became sisters in Christ. Luba, your soft spoken words of wisdom, your kindness, your grace will be physically missed but your memories will carry me until we meet again. Our father has welcomed you home into His loving arms. Until we meet again, Your sister! Stacey
Sis as you used to call me, I will never forget your warmth embrace as you welcomed me with your beautiful smile and gentle spirit. Rest In Peace sis
Dear family and friends of Luba Ibrahim, you have gained an angel. A brief conversation with Luba means you leave with a world of knowledge. Luba manned the SJSS alumnae website with such passion, always ready to give an serve. May her gentle soul RIP
Luba was a longstanding and faithful member of the Saint Joseph’s Secondary School Alumni Association Southeastern branch. She served for many years as Secretary for the association and was currently serving as the Assistant Social Media Secretary. Her passing leaves a huge void in our sisterhood. She epitomized our school motto Esto Fidelis (be thou faithful). May she rest in perfect peace.
Missing you loads my dear Luba. I ‘m honored to share 48 years of your life. Thank you for your beautiful smile, your strength, inspiration, the beautiful memories we created. I choose to hold on to those & keep you with me . I simply miss you. Love you always. Aunty Joan. 💕
It was an honor to know Luba. She was truly a beautiful sister of faith and will be missed.
Luba was a friend that turned into my sister. She was probably one of the most hopeful women I have ever known. She was a fighter and she cherished the relationships she had in her life. I spent hours talking with Luba some weeks when commuting back and forth to work and we shared so many life stories. I miss you so very much Luba and I know that this void will remain as is. You will be forever loved Luba and always missed. May God grant you perfect rest.
Wonderful spirit, gracious soul. Ay Luba, we will miss you. Thank You for your example of honest, humble service. I will never forget the sheer delight on your face, when Simini surprised You with the Above and Beyond Award at the summer 2016, Inter Alumnae Dinner Dance, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of our beloved Convent. Thanks be to God. We will cherish your achievements, always. Esto Fidelis- Be Thou Faithful Linie
On behalf of Sowdatu and Sheik Deen, we extend our condolences to the entire family of Luba Ibrahim. May she Rest In Peace.
It is well!! May God strengthen the family and May she Rest In Peace
My sympathy to you at this deeply tragic time. I was in class with Luba. All best. Kind regards Adiatu
After numerous inter association meetings, I finally met Luba in person in July 2016. She had the biggest smile, and her embrace was very warm! I will miss your sharing the ‘Admin’ duties on FB. Condolences to the entire family. May Luba’s precious soul rest in peace. Esto Fidelis!
Condolences to Joko and the entire families.our God is good for he has done what seemeth him good.Rest our daughter and may light perpetual shine upon your grave.Sandra Johnson
Luba was my school and classmate at St. Joseph’s Secondary School. She was lovely and gentle, always with a peaceful smile. My heartfelt condolences to her family. It is the will of God. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace, amen🌹🌹🌹
Rest In Peace dear Luba.
Luba was warm, kind and gentle with the most beautiful smile. I remember her as being a bit shy so it has been a delight to see her so engaged and passionate about our alma mater SJSS in recent years. Go in peace dear Luba and rest well. Our heartfelt sympathy to your husband, daughter, dad, Jabu, Sando and all your loved ones. Una ush oh ya.x
Thanks for the memories. I do remember catching up during the historic superbowl at Jabu, I jokingly asked you to stay and watch us (Patriots) take care of the Falcons. We also met at couple of fundraising dinner events. Thanks for all your love and support. God will watch over the family and may your soul rest in peace until we meet again. 🙏🏾
With deepest sympathy, we are thinking of you and yours and praying for comfort during this difficult time following the loss of your sister, Luba.
Luba, thank you for being there for me when I lost my twin-brother Mambu Alphan Kawa Jr. As a fellow twin, you were aware of this unique and special bond twins share. Your passing hurts, but you live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved you. Rest in perfect peace 🙏❤️
Luba, you were such a nice and sweet person with a beautiful smile. You will definitely be missed. May your soul rest in peace.
Ever since I’ve known her, Luba was a very sweet, loving and helpful lady. She had a very strong faith in God. She always encouraged people. God will surely Bless her as she lays to rest. I will miss her. Blanche Hollist
I may not have met you but I know your sister through my daughter Ibi , you must have been a beautiful soul. God loved you the most. Sika P. Zulu-Onab
Luba had integrity, was compassionate, loving, generous and kind. She was gentle, quick to smile and very resilient. Her strong faith in God and her love for her family and friends was always evident. I’ll miss sharing texts and posts, and our 26-year ‘little/big sister’ friendship. I’m taking some comfort that Luba lives on in Anissa, our hearts and memories and in that beautiful smile. My condolences to the Sengova and Ibrahim families. RIP, Luba ❤️
I first met Luba as a brand new teacher at St. Joseph’s. She a quiet, polite & soft-spoken young lady in form 1. She was veillant and excelled in my French class. Luba was a real light to everyone around her and she encompassed the belief « If you can be anything, be kind » Luba in her own way left an impression of genuine kindness, calm & peace on me and on everyone she met. Family & friends, she will be missed but know that heaven has added another angel to its ranks. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. Joy Taylor Roberts
Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love.
Thinking about when you all lived in Charleston SC..I didn’t have sisters that grew up with me in the same house, so I gravitated to my female neighbors and classmates near by. When I met you, I knew that yall thought that I was sickening..lol, but I loved that there were sisters growing up together verses my situation of 4 brothers and just me!! I remember I wanted to eat with y’all and y’all said it was monkey meat🤮..lol!! It didn’t stop me from coming over though😄!! Long story short..I took you Jabu and Sando as my sisters! No matter time or distance, I wanted to know that you all were okay. I learned young about the passing of your mother, and all I will say, is that there is a peace for me knowing that you are safe in the comfort of the arms of God and your mother. To your family I send my deepest condolences, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 Tondergale Heyward Wilson💖
Rest in peace my honorary sister.
To this gentle soul who left us so early, with indelible memories that will last forever. Miss not only your loving smile and kind expression,but that friendly personality. May the good Lord grant you eternal rest, the angels received you into the bosom of Abraham. Take your my daughter, take your rest we love you.
Luba thank you for your smile, grace and showing us how to be a Mother, Wife, Sister, and Friend.
You were always a very good friend and I’ll miss you dearly. Memories of time spent with you will always be cherished. Margery
With heartfelt sympathy.
I am deeply sorry for your loss, Jabu. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
To the family- Please have my deepest condolences. What I will remember most about Luba is that she was a woman of faith and was generous. I could always stop by her IG feed to be encouraged with a scripture or pictures of her beautiful family. I am a co-founder of Craft Savvy Market and she always supported our events and cheered us on. I am grateful that I had an opportunity to meet her and I celebrate her life. I pray God will comfort and keep her husband Adeyemi, daughter Anissa, father, sisters and her entire family. Rest In Peace Luba. Much love, Ciatta-Mae Stubblefield
Luba my dearest niece,you have gone too soon. As a young girl , you and your two sisters used to come to our convent Missionary Sisters of our Lady of Holy Rosary at Blackhall road Freetown. You even did your baptism and First Holy Communion at St. Martin’s Catholic Church Kissy Freetown. Your dad my brother used to bring you and your sisters for morning masses and Sunday Masses at my parish. You where cheerful, beautiful always smiling and a lover of family members.i had great love for you, I even name two children after you because of the great love I have for you. Your name Luba means blessing in Mende.God has bless you all your life. May you continue to rest in peace. I will always pray for your soul I will always carry you in my heart.we have another angel in heaven. Rest in Peace Luba
With an eternity of love
Fondest memories of Luba at our home in Wilkinson Rd with Jabu , Sando and my brothers growing up. Luba a kind , lovely woman of faith , we will miss you❤️Rest well.
We are so honored to have had Luba as a part of our prayer line. She will certainly be missed. Our continued prayers for the family.
My family, Luba was a radiant light. She is missed!! Her faith inspired my own. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you mightily. ~Chinwe & Lonnie
Tears Fall From Our Eyes – Our eyes filled up with tears as we heard the news. We found ourselves wishing that it wasn’t real. Every time we think about it, pain is all we can feel. With a smile so wide, it brings tears to our eyes; But our hearts tell us that you’ll always be with us. We’re glad you feel no pain now; you live in a perfect land. Until the day we are again together. Together in that perfect place above, Filled with caring, sharing, and love, But until that day comes–We will wipe our tears away And hope to see you again someday. Rest In Peace Aunty Luba. 🙏🏾❤️
Your infectious smile warmed the hearts of many who crossed paths with you. You were a gentle soul. Whenever we met, you would ask about every member of my family you knew. My heart is heavy. You will be missed Luba. Thank you for your service at KSU & SJSS alumni. Till we meet again Luba. Bye for now 💐♥️
Luba, may the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. I love you and will miss you.😭😭🥰🥰🥰
My condolences to the family. I pray God’s strength and comfort during this most difficult time. I met Luba many years ago through Jabu, who was my line sister at SCSU and very close friend.. I was from Charleston, SC as well so we would hang out at there home, enjoy the city and local festivals. We were young and excited for our future. We all had big dreams and plans for our lives. Luba was incredibly intelligent! She was such a sweet and comforting soul, even at a young age. She was extremely brilliant, graceful and carried great wisdom. Rest in Paradise sweet Luba.❤🙏🏾❤🙏🏾❤
Luba, I will miss your beautiful smile, heart, and soul. The first time I met her was when she visited London with Anissa many years ago, it was as if we had known each other for the longest time. Still trying to process and accept what has happened but left us with wonderful memories to comfort us by. May the angels carry her on a smooth journey to heavenly tranquility. We pray that the good Lord will guide us all especially Adeyemie, Anissa, her father, sisters, and all the family.
I found out today Professor Ibrahim passed away. I just wanted to share that I took professor Ibrahim my first semester in college and I remember her as a sweet, strict, openminded, and nerdy (her mentions of fantasy movies). I will never forget when Mrs. Ibrahim told me “how are you doing in school?” and before i could answer she said “oh I know you’re doing great, you’re a good student! you always get As” or the time she jumped in, in a conversation between myself and another student and she reassured that student and made them feel cared over. I saw Professor Ibrahim that day with awe. I will miss saying Hi to her in the hallways of school. I hope this reaches her family and friends.
She was a gifted teacher. I remember I always did very bad at Math in highschool, surprisingly for me I exceeded in her class and got the foundations I trully needed for success in the rest of my math classes. I will never forget how much she help me and pushed me to look for greatness. Thanks for everything Luba, I’ll always remember you because you changed my life with a single class.
Claudio Saillant