Death is a sure debt everyone must pay regardless of riches or status in life.
But it is worth celebrating when one pays such debt at an old age.
This perhaps informed why Imeri, in Ose local govt area of Ondo state played host to dignitaries from all walks of life who came to bid Madam Comfort Modupe Ajike who departed this world at 79 farewell.
A funeral service signposted the final journey of madam Modupe Ajike, mother of the interim chairman of Ose Local government to the world beyond.
Head, Celestial Church of Christ in Ekiti state, Alex Olubode led other ministers to officiate the burial ceremony of a woman who brought the church to Imeri town.
The cleric described the deceased as devout Christian who dedicated her life and time to the service of God and humanity.
Family members, friends and well wishers joined the children and grand children to say a final good bye to their matriarch.
Then came the time for the emotion-laden moment as the remains of the deceased were lowered to the grave.
The flood of tears here was not even enough to bring to life a woman who gave her all to the development of her children and those around her.
She was buried beside her husband at the home of one of his children.
Some children of the deceased who spoke with RichieNews described their mother as a caring woman who could go extra mile for them.
The event later moved to Imeri Model Primary School where guest were entertained.
Wife of the governor of Ondo state, Mrs Betty Akeredolu and Senator Bode Olajumoke were among dignitaries that graced the occasion
The event was attended by members of Ondo state cabinet, local government chairmen from the 18 council areas, APC chieftains among others.
Born on the 30th of June, 1938 at Idogun in Ose Local government area of Ondo state, the late Mrs Comfort Modupe Ajike was a grassroot politician who touched many lives positively.
She was the Iyalaje of Imeri kingdom.
