Nancy Nyanchera Mokogi was born on 8th August 1965 in Kisii County. She was the sixth born child of the late James Allen Mokogi and Jemimah Bosibori Mokogi whom she loved immensely. Beloved Sister to Alice Mayaka, Late Joyce Ciira, Sylvia Mokogi, Jane Kibwage, Phoebe Omete, Pamela Bitange, Violet Bagakas, Rose Kiema and Kebaso George Mokogi. Nancy was a lovely baby with the most beautiful long black hair and a very smooth face, it was unusual finding her asleep while sucking her thumb peacefully.
She started her early education in Mumias Primary School, Current St. Annes, in Western Kenya, from where she passed her certificate of Primary education exams with distinction and was top student in the province, earning a scholarship to join the prestigious Alliance Girls High School. Her parents were not required to pay school fees for her form one and two because of her sterling performance. She proceeded to Limuru Girls high school for her A Levels. Being Academically gifted, she completed her Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Finance at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton a constituency college of Andrews University, Michigan, USA. Thereafter, Nancy earned an MBA from the University of Nairobi. She attended multiple exchange programs in the United Kingdom as well as starting to pursue a PhD.
After graduating from Baraton, she got employed at KCB as a Management Trainee. In 1991, she met Matthew Mutua whom she introduced to her grandmother, Yunuke Nyanchoka Bwana of Bonyunyu, Nyamira County who gladly supported her choice which led to their marriage the same year. They were blessed with two daughters, Yvonne Ndinda and Yvette Munee. They shared a wonderful life together in Nairobi, Kenya for more than two decades. In 2015, Nancy moved to Dallas, TX to further her career journey. Throughout her life, Nancy kept a positive attitude in life. She was generous and always ready and willing to support those in need. She actively participated in the Golden Gate church in Dallas thereby strengthening her faith as a Christian.
Nancy loved her family very much. Despite living in different continents, her love was felt all over by her daughters, siblings, family members, friends and colleagues. She was always a bubbly person. She brought light everywhere she went, and she felt somehow familiar to everyone. Nancy loved to chat and always had a funny story to share. She was selfless, energetic, loving, and brilliant.
Nancy, Nyanchera aka Safari, you lifted me up, all my life. You were a gift to me. You were exceedingly kind, loving, brilliant, fun loving & ambitious. You did everything with so much passion. Your children and your mother were your world.
You were extremely nice, tolerant and forgiving to the people who you cherished and loved, even if they betrayed & hurt you so deeply. It was hard for anyone to comprehend.
Your plans to build a retirement cottage in Mua, perhaps in Kilifi too; to grow old laughing, spoiling grandchildren & watching golden sunsets in the golden years were dreams, as God had other plans.
Thankfully, your Mua title deed came out the day before you left us. On a bright note again, you raised two wonderful & energetic girls, who can drive your dreams, and perhaps watch those sunsets from the hill someday, when they grow older. I know, you will be watching over them and smiling from heaven.
As for me, I do not know who will argue with me during the silly political season, listen to my silly dreams, laugh out loud with me and spoil me like a child. Who will encourage me to try 14 day diet, 3 day detox diet soups, and consume mwarubaini detox concoctions? Who will encourage me to work out, go to the gym, loosen up a little and enjoy life a little bit? Who will give that sudden feeling of excitement when I am down? Who will help me come up crazy nicknames for people? I feel hollow.…the chicken lollipops, Nyama ‘boilo’, fluffy Pancakes & Spicy sausages will never taste the same without you. Lately, your exotic culinary skills were budding fast! I will miss the photos for the wholesome meals you used to prepare.
My sister, my “energizer bunny”, I will miss your drive, warmth, strong opinion on everything under the sun.
You did a great job in raising smart daughters You also cared for everyone around you THANK YOU!
Finally, Nancy, you always made me feel at peace It is time to let you go, it is your time to Rest in peace Till we meet again, I love you
To my sister Nancy,
They say time will heal
They say there is a reason
Neither time nor reason will change the way I feel, I MISS YOU! Memories of you will stay in my mind and you in my heart
Your attributes are an open book, love, selflessness, beauty and brilliance. You had one of the sharpest brains I know, I secretly nicknamed you “ASK NANCY” Through ups and downs of life we were there to chat, gossip and comfort each other We shared a love for cooking, music and “UMBEA”
WE REALLY LAUGHED TOGETHER!
That is what it means to have each other You accepted the lord as your savior TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Phoebe Ogega:
My beautiful sister Nancy, you left us very peacefully midnight November 3. Though we did not meet on the day as planned I will cherish our last meal, the laughter and prayers we shared. Your essence of love and selflessness is unmatched. You taught others around you the importance of loving and of not being afraid of saying it.Goodbyes with you in person or on the phone always ended with “I love you mwanominto” Thank you for reminding us that the present moment is precious, and that we should make the most of it by loving fully and generously We shall meet on the resurrection morning
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Rest well my dear Nyanchera
The pain of losing a loved one is heart wrenching, yet amidst it all we can still smile because we believe in God's promises that we will meet our loved ones again . My sister Nancy was cheerful, friendly, bighearted, considerate, affectionate ,generous, and brilliant But, and most importantly she was a believer who loved Jesus Christ as her personal saviour
She has finished her race well here onearth, how about YOU and I ? Are we ready to meet our redeemer Christ and our loved ones who have gone ahead of us?
That is the mostimportant question to us all, as we mourn and celebrate the life of our dear departed sister
Nancy Psalms 116:15
To my loving sister Nyanchera, you brought happiness, laughter and Joy to our lives. Your generosity, beauty and selflessness was like no other. I enjoyed living with you even though briefly. I fondly remember babysitting Ndinda, weekend outings for lunch or drives to Tala to visit “Maito” I’ll miss the memorable visits with you in Dallas and remember your never ending concern for mum and the girls Your fashion sense was spot on Your brilliance was inspiring and unique You ignored the “fools” to save energy ���� I love you and miss you already Till we meet again according to God’s holy word
Loving brother George Jane
Mokogi:
I miss you my dearest sister Nancy and will forever treasure the wonderful moments shared with you
I miss the calls we made to one another mainly at bedtime sharing, laughing and praying together
My words alone cannot express the magnitude of your goodness, kindness, loving nature and intelligence I miss you and will forever love you my young sister Nyanchera
Auntie Nancy was kind, intelligent and had a servant’s heart. She was always willing to provide a helping hand whenever she could. When we travelled to Kenya in ’11 for our traditional “Bridal Price” ceremony with the family elders, auntie Nancy opened her home to us, the family, and our guests. She did it at a moment's notice. This was our special day, and Poley and I will be forever thankful for her generosity. She was knocked down at times by life, but she had the tenacity to pull herself up and try to bravely face another day with the help of her faith in God.
SylviaThose who are righteous will be long remembered (Psalm 112:6).
You were the cool Aunt that will be dearly missed. Your smile was contagious and motivated a whole generation. Thank you for being you and thank you for your contribution to this world You are loved and will always be in our hearts Rest well Aunty, till we meet again
Loving NephewI will miss Aunty Nancy dearly and cherish the memories of the special person she was. With her kind and generous spirit, she always filled my heart with cheer, my little hands as a child with gifts, my pockets as an adult with pocket money and my mind with candid, solid and practical advice As we lay Aunty Nancy to rest in this world of the living, she will forever be indelibly etched in my heart as a model of resilience, optimism, kindness, generosity, and forgiveness
Faith in God and each other is what gives us the hope that sustains us here on this side of Heaven. Aunty Nancy put her trust in the Lord, and now he has called her home. I will miss her smile, wit, love, and infectious positive energy. It is now on us to make sure her memory is kept alive until we are re united in our eternal home Rest well with the Angels my dear Auntie!
Your Loving Nephew Sammy Mayaka
My aunty Nancy loved so selflessly. She had a way of greeting that mixed nurturing with cheerfulness in such precise proportion that when she said “How are you doing, sweetheart?” I couldn’t help but feel loved I still can’t believe I’ll never hear that voice in person again, but I am honored that God saw it fit to make her my aunty Rest In Peace dearest aunty I love you so much
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
My dear auntie Nancy, Losing you has disrupted our peace and life will not be the same without you. Gods word reminds us that he’s here to mend our troubled hearts from your passing and he’s here to give us peace. I loved who you were inside and out. You were such a positive, joyful, and fun auntie who showed everyone love! You were born in august just like me and that made you even cooler because Leo’s truly are the lionesses of this earth. You were strong, and full of personality that could light up a room. You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest easy my beautiful auntie Nancy. Love your niece.
Dear auntie Nancy, you were a ray of sunshine that brought joy and laughter wherever you went, and we are the better for it. You once told me that" Many hands make light work" because you believed in being selfless and helpful to others in all situations. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
II Corinthians 5:7 8. You shall be surely missed, until we meet again may you rest in peace.
Love, Nephew Poley.
Beth Bw'Omete: Polycap Birika:
Kibwage:
It has been quite difficult coming to terms with the fact that Auntie Nancy is no longer with us She was such a rare soul beautiful inside and out Whenever she was in the room, she brought laughter and energy, it was never a dull moment. For me, it was her warm smile always greeting me with "Hi sweetheart" or "Hi Darling" right before checking in to see how I was doing.
Looking back now to my childhood, I'm so grateful for the time we had. Our families spent holidays together and often visited each other for family functions, birthday parties, or even just to watch the finale of Big brother Africa! I looked forward to moments when mom would tell us that we were visiting because I know, she would sweet talk my mom for me and Cynthia to stay and have a sleepover. She has the reputation as a cool aunt for good reason! I could talk honestly and never once felt judged.
After Saturday classes in Makini (Middle school), I always walked over to Aunties' house since it was so close, And I remember the smell of your delicious Chapati and chicken welcoming me in. I remember you came for my first visiting day ever in Limuru girls (of course bringing the famous Chapo and chicken) even though I was terrified to be in boarding school, I felt a sense of comfort knowing you had tread the same hallways.
Aunty Nancy was an angel among us. All the love and joy she spread while alive will stay with us and she imparted that beautiful spirit to her daughters Yvonne and Yvette. I feel extremely fortunate to have had you in my life for the time that we did. I will miss you so much and love you always.
Nancy, my classmate, my heart broke when I learned about your transition, but now the memories of our life at Mumias primary cheer me up. You were beautiful and an all rounder who excelled in everything… academics, sports, name it. Class positions 1 and 2 belonged to you and me, but in CPE, you topped the class and received an award from the Chief Executive Officer of Mumis Sugar Company. Let me also not forget that you taught me Ekegusii and loved your family members very very much. I could write a whole book, but as I stop to count my blessings, there is one thing that rings true, I will always be grateful to have had a friend like you. FARE THEE WELL DEAR NANCY.
Mumias Primarily School Classmate"Where do I start from? Nancy was my Aunt, but we called each other cousins and she was my true friend. She stood by me when I needed her most. She was truly a special friend. She meant so much to so many of us. Nancy was every woman. She was beautiful, smart, kind, loving etc. She found so much pride in her accomplishments as a career woman in banking and private sector. Nancy loved her children so much. I have so many memories of that. She gave her children 1000%. Nancy was a fashionista. She loved pencil skirts and 4 inch high heeled shoes. She was fun. Someone once said that death is the loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside of us while we still alive.
Lala Salama Nancy ominto. May she Rest In Peace till we meet again." Luke 16:19 31. .
Your Patricia Kebaso: Hedwig Mandu:We, the family of Nancy wish to express our sincere heartfelt gratitude towards all our relatives, friends and neighbors for the overwhelming support and patience you have shown us. Your prayers, condolence messages and financial support were both comforting and highly appreciated.
