1965 - 2016

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will
live, even though they die" JOHN 11:25
 BIOGRAPHY
Mrs NDODE Nee EBOKO GRACE was born on 14/03/1959 in Mabetta-Limbe to the family of Pa EBOKO Daniel and Mama Butame Pulina;
natives of Itoki Ndian. As the first child among a family of eight, she was married to Mr Ndode Ebong, blessed with six kids (3 girls & 3 boys) she
studied in Mabeta-Limbe and later on moved to Kumba where she took up the activity as a seamstress. Wanting more for herself, she
abandoned the seamstress work and joined the Cameroon Development Corporation as a Nurse. Her versatility led to her being moved from
her post as a Nurse to a trained professional Radio Operator under the communication unit. From Mabeta, she was transferred to CDC Tombel
rubber estate and subsequently to Meanja until her retirement.

Religious Life:

A firm believer of Christ, Mum Grace Eboko, was a fervent Christian and communicant of the Roman Catholic Church where she got baptised in
1976, Victoria (Present day Limbe) She got her first Holy communion on 13/06/1976 a symbolic date the same as her death on 13/06/2022.
She was also a dedicated CWA to the Tombel Rubber Estate congregation. The fact that she was ready to go the extra mile where her services
were needed ended her post as Secretary of the CWA in her congregation.

Mama was as meek as a ram and a soft speaker. She was a family-oriented mother, daughter, wife and friend who made endless sacrifices to
ensure everyone around her had the best of her. Mum worked tirelessly and relentlessly to raise her kids and cater for her family and mother.
Known by everyone as a peacemaker and would be remembered by her favourite saying “who na leave am" "Na ground cargo”. Mum will
forever be remembered for the love, care and sacrifices made towards the Ebong and Eboko families

She leaves behind her mother, husband, six siblings, six kids, eight grandkids and family and well-wishers.
 TRIBUTES
My dearest beloved wife, truly you have always known how much Mum, we had great plans together to achieve, but the Bible says
you meant to me. You deleted your worries, activated your faith "we may make our plans, but God has the last word"- Proverbs
undone your fears, safe your hope, forwarded your desires to 16:1. God knew you were named "Grace" because your character
GOD. Your years on this earth with me have been very impactful. would differentiate you from others. Like your name, you were a
You created indelible mark in my heart and family at large. May peace-loving woman and mother. All these years I have been
Allah indue you with Tagwaa, forgive your sins and facilitate all with you, those around us always spoke pleasant words towards
good for you wherever you are. you. I am grateful to God for a mother like you. No one will ever
Husband take your place in my heart. Dead you have made me write a
tribute to my mother when I least expected it. I am still to come to
Grace was my first fruit, she lived a simple life, no extravaganza. the acceptance of your sudden departure from my life. On that
She didn’t drink, didn’t like trouble even when wronged. She was faithful day of your death, I made a promise to God to testify of
kind hearted and generous to all. Grace, was the eye of my family, HIS power to everyone if He heals you, but He had another plan
always worried about me and everyone. She lived for others and for you. I love you mum...words cannot express it. Rest in peace
made enormous sacrifices. didn’t believe Grace won’t bury me till we meet to part no more.
and couldn’t imagine her to die this young. But whether she died a Your daughter-Magdaline
natural or untimely death, let the will of GOD be done. Rest well in Dear mother, I don't know what to say because I can't believe it.
the Lord my beloved daughter. Looking at all the things we have passed through to be here, just
Mother in a blink of an eye you are no more. Thank you for giving me the
best of you to see me at this point of my life (my mentor and
peace giver). I pray that the Almighty God forgives your
My one and only mother, the mother of my children, my god on transgressions and iniquity and brings you into the light of His
earth, where do I start? How do I come to the acceptance that you Divine Majesty, where you will rejoice with the Heavenly Host. I
are no longer there to cater for my siblings and grandkids? Who can't say much because you know the pain it has caused me in
will feel in the void as the best grandmother to our kids and train my heart and how I will miss you more than anything. I believe we
them in the ways of the Lord as you did for us? Ma, what would will all unite again on that great day of the Lord to depart no
happen to your beloved mother that you so much loved now that more.
you have left her? Why did you leave without saying goodbye, Greet grandpa, grandma and all our beloved ones. I ask you all to
mama? The pain is too much to bear. You were the biblical watch over what you have left behind. I can't say rest in peace
definition of a mother. You were my world, rock and superwoman. because you were an instrument of peace to all. So mother, see
I haven’t had a day of joy since you left. Ma, your grandkids are you on that great day of reunion with our God.
looking for you. You left us so soon, our pillar. Continue to watch Your beloved son- Rodrique ( Asangou)
over us from heaven and give us the strength to go through this
phase. I love you and will forever do. Rest in peace, Mom. Today makes it 9 years I lastly saw you at the airport in Douala
Your Daughter-Yvonne Ma, how I wish we had more time to spend together, so many
things I wanted us to see and do together but dead has ruined it
My dearest mother, my heart bleeds from your sudden departure all for me. I will forever hold you dear in my heart and will
from this sinful world. We will forever remain grateful for your continue your legacy of love, endurance, kindness, peace, and
unconditional love and care towards us. Our abled mother, I humility as long as I live. You were a perfect example of a great
remember how you went through thick and thin to see us and super mom and I will forever cherish everything you have
succeed in life. Our education was your utmost priority. You taught me. I love you and gon’ miss you Ma. Your son, your
would prefer to go naked and forgo all the best things in life to “father”
see us through school. I remember you struggling with us and Your son-Vladimir NANYO
siblings to make ends meet with your little earnings. Never did
you complain nor felt tired of giving and helping. You did all this With a clouded mind, teary eyes and a broken heart, I have tried
while maintaining a SUPER WOMAN front. “Woman”, as I was fond to pen a perfect description of your person to no avail. You are
of calling you then, (“Man” you answered) thank you for all the indescribable by my human thoughts so let me tell the world who
advice, love, concern and sacrifices. You always told me not to you were in God's words.
hurry with life but that my education should be my top priority. Mum, strength and dignity were your clothing (Proverb 31:25). No
Despite the challenges and odds, you always told us to be jewel could compare to your preciousness (proverb 3:15). As in
optimistic about life. In a conversation with my brother, I told him proverbs 31:26- you opened your mouth with wisdom and the
how my children had done well in their exams. He suggested I teaching of kindness was on your tongue. You are known for the
cook chicken for them as you did during our time. You would cook beauty you exude from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and
chicken and the person with the best results ate the drum sticks- quiet spirit…(1 Peter 3:4). You radiated the fruits of the Spirit-love,
a way of encouraging academy excellence and hard work among joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness
us. Oh! a peaceful woman you were. I will always admire and love and self-control. In high and low moments, you counted it all joy.
your tenacity in being a peacemaker within our family and A Virtuous woman you were. No other woman would come close
siblings. I remember the number of times I felt hurt by someone to the wife you were.
and wanted to react yet you won't let me because, to you, peace Dearest mum, the "strong daughter" you raised is powerless in
was the only option in the midst of a conflict. Mami, if I were to the face of all this. Ma, who will I run to vent to and for guidance
die and return to this world, I would pick you as my mom all over when the vicissitudes of life come knocking? Who will remind me
again. Momma, I know you are resting in His bosom. Adieu§ to bear with family and forgive even when right? Who will babysit
Daughter- Donaris me? oh! The Iroko tree that provided us shelter and support has
fallen. As in the songs of Sorrow by Kofi Awoonor, if I turn here,
I don't know how to resume everyday life after your sudden the rain beats; I turn there, the sun burns me. Again, I will be
departure. I'll remember your bright smile and kind soul. My strong because I know that's what you would have asked from us
sister was indeed a gift from the heavens. You were a virtuous if alive. I will forever love you, my SUPERWOMAN. You remain my
woman with the prettiest smile I have ever seen. Your spirit was mother even in death. Until we meet again, rest well in the
an inspiration. You brought us all to light and towards the fear of Presence of the Almighty.
God, indeed a great tree, an umbrella is gone. I know you are in a Daughter- Laurynei
better place. We hope on God to send someone into our lives to
replace her though this seems like an impossibility right now. I Dear Momma Grace, it is sad that we can't see you again, but just
love you, eldest sister. Keep resting in the bosom of the Lord. know you will always be remembered. Thank you for accepting
Mummy Eboko Comfort me and taking me as your family member. You made me felt
welcomed to this family. You encouraged me and strengthened
You are the ideal woman who taught me to be strong when me when I was down. The time we had together will be treasured
opposed. To shun fear when threatened, to not just be a member in my life. Thank you for loving and praying for my family. Go
of the crowd but to stand out. To be disciplined and above all Mama Grace and rest in the Lord's care till we meet again. I love
invoke God's presence in all I do. You were a great woman who you dearly, rest in peace.
lived an exemplary life of love and peace. I am not going to say Mrs Ebong Esperance in Batouri
goodbye because you still live on. You may be gone but not in
your words of wisdom. From the day my brother and I met you in
1981, to the day of your passing away, you showed us It is HARD to accept the death of a loved one. We all wish we had
unconditional and timeless love and care. I will forever be the power to make death go away from the face of the earth
grateful for the support you gave me especially during the hard forever and never return. We wish to live on earth without losing
times I went through. I thought you could come to t Batouri to see anyone dear to us. Sadly, death is inevitable. Your death leaves a
what I have become. May God be with you till we meet again in huge void in our hearts that only time can heal. Aunt Grace, it is
the glory of God. Adieu Mama Grace hard to believe that the angels have carried you home at a time
Brother-in-law- EBONG Ferdinand we least expected. It's unbelievable that your sudden demise has
ended the moments we enjoyed with you. I do wonder if we will
ever find anyone to take your place! You left a hollow no one can
ever fill halfway. We pray that your soul finds peace and always
watches over us all. We love you, mummy, I love you.
Your niece-Karen
 Dear grandma, saying goodbye is one of the hardest things I
will ever have to do, and I never knew that this day would
come. You were the greatest grandma that I have ever seen
I met you in Mabeta (CDC) in 1979 with Papa Eboko. You in the world. A kind and cheerful giver with an unconditional
worked at the telecommunication dispatch. Even at that love and care for all. You are the hero of my childhood. You
early age, you were always supporting the family. Papa took good care of me up till now. But grandma, why did you
Eboko was so proud of you because he had a daughter who leave us like that without saying goodbye? I miss the sound
had an office job. You continued with CDC and supported all of your voice, your smile, the wisdom in your advice. I wish I
your children through secondary and high school. You could live those memories again but God has alternative
instilled in your children the value of hard work and respect plans for you. First, I felt as though my world had crashed, I
for other human beings. You inspired me with your honesty felt the world was no longer there. You took charge of my
and humility. May your beautiful soul rest at God's Right upbringing and taught me to respect elders. You showed me
hand. unconditional love. It was my goal to make you the best
MAMA LUCY IKONA grandma in the world by studying hard and giving you the
Dear Sis, you were not only my elder sister but a role best things in life when I grow up. I still can't believe that
model. I learned so many things from you which have you are gone. It's like you are here with me. Wherever you
shaped and changed my life. I remember all the advice you are right now, may your soul rest in perfect peace. I love
gave me. I’m grateful and blessed to have had you as my you but God loves you more ❤, till we meet again, RIP
elder sister. Your contributions and legacy toward the grandma.
Eboko family will forever remain. I miss you so much. Rest Grandson-STEPHAN
well, my sister.
Sister-Eboko Joycelyne. My one and abled grandmother loved me with all her heart.
You always encourage me with my education. You told me
My dearest Grandma, I'm saddened and heartbroken by your my education is my first husband. You discipline us, and at
sudden departure from this world. You showed me, love, the same time, you showered us with your unconditional
from the first day I came into this world until your death. I love. Even though I was lazy u will advise me to learn how
remember your last words to me during our last chat were to cook because I'm a woman. I will miss you and your
“put head for book”. You encouraged me to study hard advice. I love you but God loves you more. Rest in peace
because you believed it's the bedrock to great grandma.
achievements. If there is an afterlife, it's my wish to still Granddaughter-Gael.
have you as my grandma. I have much to say but for now, all Grandma, words cannot describe how much hurt I feel. I
I can say is I’m going to miss you a lot Granny. miss all your love and care, the moments you carried me on
May your soul rest in peace Grandma: your back to pamper me. Whether my mum was home or
Grandson- Neline away, you always took good care of me.
Grandma, may your soul RIP:
You were not only our beloved grandmother. You were so Grandson- Nnane Ngaajieh
special and loved by all because you touched and brought
happiness to many hearts. You showed us love, and Mbombo, I miss you already. Thank you so much for
kindness and never neglected us. You were our provider in everything. I remember how you used to come and pick me
every aspect of our lives. We will forever be grateful to you up back from school. The baby in me would pretend not to
grandma. We will always remember that special smile, know you some days, yet, you kept coming for me. Mama,
caring heart ❤, and warm embrace you gave us. You have I’m so grateful. Grandma, you promised to bring me nice
been there for us through good and bad times. We will things during your next visit. Although death snatched you
forever remember you, grandma. There will never be away from us, you and the other good things you gave me
another one to replace you in our hearts. We will always will remain in our hearts. Mama, may your soul RIP.
love you till we meet again in heaven. RIP, grandma. Granddaughter- Moroki Ngaajieh
Granddaughter- SERAPHINE,
Death is the final route for us all but your departure to the
Grandma, words alone can’t express how much we will land of no return was just too sudden. Thank you for all the
miss you. Thanks a lot for the care and love you showered word of wisdom you always gave me whenever you came
me when my mother was at school in Bambili, you visiting. Your absence in this world would always be felt in
composed a comforting song for me while I was a little this family. RIP, mother
child. Mama, I missed you so dearly. Stepdaughter- Rosette
Grandma, I pray you to find rest at HIS bosom:
Granddaughter- Epote Ngaajieh
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