Late Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi. |
The
death has been announced of Madam Margaret Umunna Edeyi, a devout Christian and
community leader from Umuokogbuo Eluama in Isuikwuato, Abia State.
Maggie,
as she was fondly called, died on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019, in Warri,
Delta State, aged around 90 years.
She
is survived by five children, among them Mr. Isaac Umunna, an award-winning
international journalist and Publisher of News Express titles.
Maggie is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren, as
well as a host of relatives.
Paying
tribute to the departed matriarch, Isaac Umunna said: “Mama was a virtuous
woman known for her devotion to God, her family and humanity.
“Though
she became widowed at a rather young age, she remained chaste for the rest of
her life. She didn’t go to school but did everything within her power to ensure
that her children did.
“Mama
was a quintessential wife and mother. She will be greatly missed but we are
comforted by her rich legacy of honesty, hard work, love for God and love for
humanity.”
Umunna
added that burial arrangements would be disclosed in due course.
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