Adesola Zainab "Desola" Obafunso

Adesola Zainab "Desola" Obafunso

Adesola Obafunso Obituary

Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2007.


OBAFUNSO, ADESOLA ZAINAB "Desola", 24 - of Ocean City, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at her home. Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, she was formerly of Atlantic City, Mays Landing, and a resident of Ocean City for the past two and a half years. Desola was a graduate of Oakcrest High School. She was an avid sports lover, who watched and played. She loved her dogs and enjoyed painting. She was currently working as a Internet Researcher for Keyword Factory in Ocean City, for two and a half years. Surviving are her "Mom and Dad", Nathan and Abby Johnson of Mays Landing; four sisters; two brothers, an uncle, Adejare Adelekan of Kissimmee, FL; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a special friend, Russ Smith of Ocean City. She was preceded in death by her birth mother and grandparents. A Graveside Funeral Service will be offered Wednesday afternoon (today) at two o'clock in Lincoln Memorial Park, Mays Landing. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions: The Ocean City Humane Society, PO Box 1254, Ocean City, NJ 08226. For guest book signing and condolences, please visit: www.legacy.com Arrangements are by The Godfrey Funeral Homes, Ocean City/Palermo.

This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.

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December 13, 2007

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December 5, 2007

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Muhammad

December 13, 2007

May god be with you and your family during this time. I went to school with Desola in Mays Landing and she is just a sweet heart. May she rest in peace.

Jean Smith

December 5, 2007

Sola, you did a lot for my son.
Thank you. May you finally have peace.

Deborah

December 4, 2007

My condolences to you Abby, I only met Addy a couple times, her zest for life will always be remembered. Press on and lean on Jesus to carry you through this very difficult time.

Blade and Mimi

December 3, 2007

Dear Mommy Sola,

Thanks for raising us from puppies and making sure we have a good home. You did a great job and we love you. xoxoxo

Russ Smith

December 3, 2007

Dear Sola,

Thank you for everything. You changed my life and did more for me than I could ever do for you. I hope you now have the peace you always wanted.

Love,

Russ

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