It was a sober mood at All Saints Anglican Church, Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area, during the funeral service of Late Mrs. Maureen Anigbogu, who died at the age of fifty-one.
Correspondent Kenechukwu Chukwudi reports that the late Mrs. Anigbogu was until her death, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and based in Abuja, where a service of songs was held in her honor.
In a sermon during her burial service, one of the officiating priests, Venerable Chidi Ukachukwu, reminded those, who gathered to pay their last respect, that life does not end on earth, as only those, who lived meritoriously according to the commandments of God will live the glorious life thereafter.
Venerable Ukachukwu consoled the family not to mourn but rather anchor their faith on God’s assurance.
The husband of the deceased, Mr. Dozie Anigbogu in his remark, described his late wife as a great pillar of support and a Pious woman, who lived out Christian virtues and noted that she will be greatly missed.
Her son, Mr. Chimdindu Anigbogu explained that his late mother was a strong, generous, intelligent and bold woman, who cared about others, advising that all must be mindful of their life, as death is inevitable.
Some of those, who came to condole with the family, including, Dr. Uche Onyiliofor and Mr. Ndubisi Okonkwo, spoke glowingly of the deceased and prayed for the repose of her soul.
Her remains was later interred in her husband’s compound, Umunono Village, Nibo.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Dr. Uche Nworah was among the dignitaries that condoled with the family.