Flowers die, stories end, songs fade, memories are forgotten... but precious people are treasured forever. This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Pastor (Mrs.) Funmi Victoria Bankole, nee Ibitoye-Aborishade. B.A. Hons. (Ife)
It may sound paradoxical, but it is indeed very true that our dear Funmi Bankole is Gone further with the father at 38 years. Sometimes I wonder why all good thing don't last, but I believe all good thing also shall return to God. Ever most Generous, Sweet-Nature lady that traces love in the live of her fellow men. The most beloved friend, wife & mother whose sympathy was so broad that it may be truly said of her, she loved her neighbor as her self. The friend of all her race. May the Lord Grant you a peaceful rest. Adieu........ Brief candle. Funmi was born at Ila-orangun, Osun-State in Nigeria on 7th. April 1966 and passed away on May 20, 2003 at the age of 38. Sleep on.... We will remember her forever.
BENEFIT OF DEATH
When death strike around us, sorrow grips our heart. our love one is gone, oh!abortion of lofty dreams- ambitions of greatness terminated. but,death has its benefits.
Who will never be glad going home those who have ideal home never have a time too early to go home well, the pain of departure; but, very temporary Funmi is gone ahead of us we'll be together again someday
Death has its benefits, death is a reminder 4 once a pause over the vanity of life a due everyone must pay at a time only God decides. death is the only flight back home. only a transformation from terrestrial to celestial what a gain? what a time to be with our loving Jesus? Forever in the arm of the one who love us
We're not here to be remembered, not to set records that would soon be trashed but to prepare for eternity.
May the peace of God that transcends every understanding guide our mind through Christ.
Appreciation to Bishop David Oyedepo, & Others Losing a wife is one thing, losing a soul mate is like having a part of your spirit torn away. Everything we planned together came to a grinding halt and I had to start life all over again. My experience after wards was the greatest test of my faith. I will always thank God for giving me the honor of being a part of your brief, but wonderful life. I especially thank God for the three wonderful children that God blessed us with. ‘PAPA’ Bishop David Oyedepo, thanks for your fatherly love by coming in person, and releasing a bus to convey people from Lagos to Ibadan for the burial and your financial input at the most crucial moment of my life, you are a father. To all the great men of God, on whose wings of anointing I flew. Pastor & Pastor (Mrs.) Bayo Adeyemo, you deserve a ‘thank-you’ for hosting us at Ibadan. Bishop and Pastor (Mrs.) Charles Ighele, thanks for having to leave your church twice on a Sunday morning with your wife to attend to us. Bishop and Pastor (Mrs.) Odulaja for coming all the way from Lagos to officiate at the funeral ceremony at Ibadan, Pastor Frank Eharbor you’re a friend, together we shall win forever. My Immense gratitude to Turning Point Chapel family, to the entire Ibitoye-Aborishade dynasty of Ila-Orangun. And To those families and friends names not mentioned here I remain grateful eternally. -Faith Emmanuel Bankole
Just like yesterday. / Sanya Olugbenga (Member)
Just like yesterday. They say time heals all wounds, I find that hard to believe; because, if it's possible, I hurt even more. Mummy we thank God for your exemplary life of service & love.
She was very lively and accomodating yet firm. / Pastor Cornelius Dipo Ajayi (member)
Pastor Faith,
My wife and I send our sympathies to you on the ascension to glory of your beautiful wife. Until we left Lagos in 2000, I was a member of your Video Club across Raji Oba. She was very lively and accomodating yet firm.
Pastor Cor...
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Tribute to my dearest sister / OLUFUNKE ADEYEYE (SENIOR SISTER )
Dearest sister, It is more than 2 years that you left us,but it's just like yesterday. Many things has happened since you passed away to glory.I hope you would have seen MUM and DAD if it is true that you do see each other. Do not forget...
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My consolation / Faith Bankole (Husband)
Tribute To Pastor (Mrs) Funmi Bankole, nee Aborishade(A Proverb 31 Woman)Darling, sweet mummy, where have you gone, my sweet heart, where are you now?We no longer turn at the sound of an opening door, we no longer see you preach or sing.We no longer ...
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Pastor / Emmanuel Abba Great (Friend)
I remember the day you told me about the work you and your husband were doing way back in the year 2000 while Iiii was doing my LDC in WOFBI, which lead me to come to the chuch and met the Mman of God Pastor Bankole resulting to a long standing frien...
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MY GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU! / Bunmi Onagbeso Read >>
Pastor (Mrs.) Oluwafunmilayo Victoria Bankole was born on the 7th of April 1966 to Chief & Mrs. Ibitoye-Aborishade in Ila- Orangun, Osun State Nigeria. She had her primary education at St. Matthew Anglican Primary School Ila-Orangun, her Secondary Education at Ila-Orangun Osun State. She had her tertiary education at the university of Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), where she obtained B.Ed in English. After her University education, she did her NYSC at Ilorin Kwara State.
After her NYSC she worked in places like Lagos State Teaching Serivce Commission, St. Fabank Arts Trade, the Vine Nursery & Primary School, and finally at Joint Heirs Treasures, a Christian Resource Centre as the Managing Partner till her demise. A product of Word of Faith Bible Institute ( WOFBI).
She was married to Pastor Faith Bankole and the marriage is blessed with three children - Joy, Isaac & David. She serves as a cell leader, and a Deconness in Winner's Chapel Lagos. Funmi Bankole also served as an executive member of Women Ministry International (WMI), with Pastor Faith Oyedepo as the president. She was a dedicated woman of God at (TURNING POINT CHAPEL) were she diligently & reverently served with her husband. Funmi, has brought hope, joy and life into many homes. Having receive a ministry for homes, she has dedicated her life to showing people Gods perfect will for their homes.
'Her Life, Times, & Ministry'. A Three tapes series on Funmi Bankole available on VCD, & DVD. Also available on Audio & CD, her rear Charismatic classic teaching- Wisdom: The Principal Thing. For enquries contact the site editor
A Woman of many souls
AN EXCERPT, CULLED FROM
"WOMANHOOD"
A BOOK ON “THE KINGDOM VIRTOUS WOMEN OF OUR TIME”. BY TONY UGOM UGONKWO
ON PASTOR [MRS] FUNMI BANKOLE (PUBLISHED 2002)
We call her Mama. Mummy Funmi is a woman of many souls, and she is a singer, a writer, seasoned educationist, experienced in business, a dancer, a teacher of the word and an ever-smiling counselor.
She is so calm and calculative that at first sight one may take her to be a bench warmer. A true sister she is for Pastor Faith Bankole – The husband [A prolific writer and an end time teacher ] has the best friend and helper in her.
She is a woman that never complains, doesn't underrate anybody. Ever smiling and ready to entertain strangers, her loyalty humbles naughty souls. The way she communicates with Pastor Bankole dazzles me into believing that they have knowledge of sign language.
Mama, a mother of all living, you are!
-Tony Ugom UgoNkwo is the President of Habitation For Justice, Peace and Joy (H.J.P.J.Int'l ) Lagos Nigeria.
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