The family of Soremekun has announced the death of Mrs Marian Olabisi Soremekun at age 86.
Mrs Soremekun was the mother of Dr. Oluseyi Soremekun, the National Information Officer at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Nigeria.
In a statement, Dr. Oluseyi Soremekun said she died on Saturday after a brief illness. He added that she is survived by her husband, Evangelist Adebayo Soremekun and six children.
Dr. Oluseyi Soremekun informed that the burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.
“With much sorrow but everlasting gratitude to God Almighty, we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Chief Mrs Marian Olabisi Soremekun, who finished the race and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, 4 September 2021, after a brief illness. She was aged 86 years.
“Chief Mrs Soremekun is survived by her husband, Evangelist Adebayo Soremekun and her six children: Mrs Oluranti Afuape; Dr. Oluseyi Soremekun; Pastor (Mrs) Atinuke Bankole; Mrs Modupe Dauda; Pastor Olufemi Soremekun and Motunrayo Soremekun; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Mama was a member of “Ina Olorun tan” Society at All Saints’ Anglican Parish Church, Kemta Kobiti, Abeokuta. She served and loved God till the end.
“Chief Mrs Soremekun was the Bada Iyalode of the Association of Tailors and Fashion designers of Ogun State; and the Balogun Egbe of the Isale-Ijeun, Iporo Sodeke and Odo-Oyo branch of the association,” the statement read.
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