Memorial Folder for Ifeyinwa 'Fey' Okeke-Nite

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Order of Service OFFICIATING: PASTOR AGABUS NII LARTEY FAMILY LIFE FELLOWSHIP FOURSQUARE CHURCH Entering into Praise and Worship…Lead by Bro. Herman Weathersby ‘As Long As You Are There’ ‘Great Are You Lord’ Opening Remarks………………………….………………Bro. Golden Samuel Congregational Hymn…………………………..….’Great Is Thy Faithfulness’

O R D E R

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Old Testament…….……..Psalms 23…………………………..Bianka Durham New Testament……..……John 14:1-6……….……...……Pastor Kezie Lartey Congregational Hymn……………...…...…’What A Friend We Have In Jesus’ A Tribute to My Love.............................................................Bro.Victor C. Nite Remarks/Reflections……………………..……………..…..Family and Friends Obituary…….………....A Tribute To Her Life……………..Pastor Uche Obu Special Tributes…………………...Sara Evora, Kim Irabor, Makayla Kirkley Congregational Hymn………………….……………………………..’It Is Well’ Prayer & Words of Comfort…………………….…..Pastor Agabus Nii Lartey Benediction………………………………….....……..Pastor Agabus Nii Lartey Exiting With Praise and Thanksgiving ‘I’m Free’

We ask that you please follow the instruments/directions of the funeral home and church attendants

O F S E R V I C E

HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

Refrain Great is Thy faithfulness!

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Refrain Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Refrain

HYMN What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?

Take it to the Lord in prayer!

In his arms he'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there.

HYMN It Is Well When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Refrain

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

C O N G R E G A T I O N A L

Refrain

H Y M N S

My Love Fey

Forever In My Heart

1994

2023

Obituary

Ifeyinwa E. Okeke-Nite Ifeyinwa Ebele Nite (née Okeke) 28 of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on February 20th, 2023.

Ifeyinwa was born August 8th, 1994 to the late Okwudilichukwu Okeke and Nkechi Okeke in Massachusetts. Ifeyinwa graduated from Stoughton High School in 2013 and then went on to study Dental Hygiene at Mount Ida College. She was a residential advisor at Mount Ida and was loved by her residents. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, she began her first job at Gentle Dental, kickstarting a sixyear career in Dental Hygiene. Ifeyinwa had aspirations to become an Orthodontist, with hopes to begin school in the near future.

In 2018, Ifeyinwa met her husband Nonso Nite at a potluck organized by a Nigerian youth group, Umu Igbo Unite. Her husband is quoted to have said he fell in love with her after tasting her Jollof rice.

They celebrated their wedding on August 20th, 2022. Together they created a home that was full of love, and often traveled together.

Ifeyinwa was a beautiful, kind, gentle and loving woman. Her love transformed the lives of all those that had the opportunity to experience it. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people, share herself and evoke that same spirit of love in each person she knew. She was a person that you could go to for advice whenever you were in need and always knew just what to do or say. She enjoyed fashion, singing, traveling, and cooking. She loved her husband, family and friends dearly. Ifeyinwa loved praising the Lord and was part of the worship team at her church, Family Life Fellowship. Being a member of the congregation was such an integral part of her life. She was ambitious and enjoyed life.

There are no words to express the deep sorrow and loss we all feel.

Ifeyinwa was predeceased by her father Okwudilichukwu Okeke. She is survived by her husband Nonso Nite, her mother Nkechi Okeke, her brother Chuka Okeke, sister Chinonye Okeke, twin sister Ifeoma Okeke and sister Ngozi Okeke.

May Her Soul Rest In Peace.

O B I T U A R Y

Fey will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

There is something about losing a sister that is inexpressible and permanent. It is a wound that will never heal. Ifeyinwa you were an amazing sister. You were beautiful, ambitious, caring and meant so much to us. You brought so much life and laughter to the family. We shared a sibling bond like no other. You were everyone’s cheerleader and made sure we held God close to our hearts. You left while there are still a lot of milestones to crush. Now we will take on your dreams to remember you for life. We will forever cherish all the memories we made together, from traveling the world to being part of your wedding, one of the happiest days of your life. Life has not been the same since you left. We miss you everyday. We will probably never know why you left us this soon. But we know you are enjoying eternal bliss.

Stay well, our beloved sister. We love you forever and always.

Love, Chuka Okeke, Chinonye Okeke, Ifeoma Okeke and Ngozi Okeke.

Dear Ifeyinwa "Fey Fey as your fondly called. Beautiful, intelligent, elegant, goal driven, and full of life.

You always have a way of bringing joy and laughter to issues around you. I fondly look back on 22yrs of my life from when you were 6yrs of age and watching you grow into such a beautiful lady with great aspirations and determination. Such fun memories we shared through these years through every first and life events. We shared a unique bond throughout up until your last days, Words cannot begin to express how great of a loss this is to me. You have surely left an incredible imprint in my life. You will be greatly missed. Adios "Fey".

We love you, and may you Rest In Peace.

Uncle Uche Obu Words simply fail me at this moment. I can’t believe I am writing this tribute I still feel like I am dreaming. My!!! Ifeyinwa… my Omalicha!!!! Our own Porsha. Where do I start? I came to know you in 2008 when I spent time with the family on my first visit to Boston. You were the spunky teenager with so much talent. You had such a great drive and a vision to succeed. You knew what you wanted and always stuck to your decisions. You had a great aura of favor that seemed to envelope you everywhere you went.

You exuded grace and excellence. Everything you touched, you turned to gold. Whatever you wanted, you always got. Whatever you desired always came to fruition. Whatever craft you were interested in, You were a master of it Your had a great heart. I remember you adamantly wishing to be a Dental Hygienist despite all other suggestions so that you could give back to the community. Upon your graduation, you were very passionate about the care of your patients even planning to be an orthodontist.

You were wise beyond your years and when God's call upon your life came – you walked steadfastly with him. You showed me things to come Faywa. Ifeyinwa, I thought we had more time with you here on earth as the Lord had great plans for you and now you are gone.

We don’t know the Lord’s motives but I guess Heaven needed your beautiful smile more. Although your time here was short, it was impactful. We love you; the boys miss you so much. I will tell the little one more about you and how the Lord used you to prepare me for her coming. I know you are in a much better place - a place of peace and joy. A place where your voice will continue to sing with the Angels.

Ga nke oma. Rest well!!!

Aunty Uju Obu

L O V I N G M E M O R I E S

To lose a sister like Ifeyinwa means a piece of me will be gone forever. She was more than just a sister to me. she was my mentor, my therapist, my friend & much more. Every piece of her completed every piece of me. Feywa , I love you so much & life without you can never be the same.

Your smile lit up any room and no moment with you was dull. Your love for God was inspiring and it’s a shame the rest of the world didn’t get a chance to experience such a light. you were truly one of a kind. You checked on me, spoke life into me, prayed over me, reassured me and kept me grounded in my faith. You taught me about true love, you never let me give up but I knew if I did I would always have you to lean on. You always said you did not have friends just sisters and I’m blessed to have been your little sister. I will forever miss you and I promise to always honor your life, until we meet again.

Shelbbie Marcellus Feywa’s laugh was contagious. A laugh that’s always funnier than the joke. Her beautiful smile was infectious. Her beauty, sweetness and positivity will always be remembered. She had a way of making you smile, even with a simple compliment. Her devotion to God was undeniable. You will be forever missed Feywa Joanna Regis One of my favorite qualities of Ifeyinwa is she had compassion for others and the ability to help them overcome any obstacles they were facing. Feywa, always knew what to say to make you feel better and always gave the best advice. My other favorite quality of Feywa was her relationship with God. She even brought me closer to God and I will always be grateful for that. Fewya, you will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Sara Evora The Most Beautiful, she really was; her smile, her sweetness, her presence, her voice, her beauty, her quiet jokes and the way she loved. The way she loved God, the way she loved Nonso, the way she loved her family and friends. Ifeyinwa loved so much that if she loved a particular song she’d play it so much you’d beg her to play another one. It was an honor knowing you and experiencing your love.

Rest well my sis, Kim Irabor I met Fey when I was in 3rd grade and just moved to Stoughton. They were the only black family in the neighborhood at the time. We met playing outside in August one day when she told Ngozi to go up to me since Ngozi was too nervous to say anything. She always took me as her little sister from that day on going over everyday and I mean literally every day I was there to the point where I would tell my mom I’m just going to move in at this point… but no seriously fey was one of a kind she was beautiful smart intelligent and was like the big sister I never had. I remember always taking a trip to pages to get some twizzlers with her. It wasn’t till I got a little older when she started talking to me more about guys and relationships. I always wanted her advice about everything and looked to her for that older sisterly love. I will truly miss her, my sister forever till we meet again Mrs. Fey Ivy Salley

Until We Meet Again, We Love You

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Acknowledgements

We are most grateful for the gift of friends like you, who have been so kind and thoughtful during these hours of sorrow.

Your prayers, visits, calls, flowers, meals and every act of kindness, have given us strength and inspiration for the facing of this hour.

May God bless each of You.

Special Mentions: FCC Church Family Dr. David Reardon & Dana Farber Medical Team Dr. Tanguturi, Dr. Smith and Brigham & Women’s Medical Team BMA TenPoint Pine Street Inn Our Neighbors in Sharon Floyd A Williams Funeral Home The Veterans Administration