Agnes Kadi Lappia

1943 - 2013

Agnes Kadi Lappia obituary, 1943-2013, Sacramento, CA

Agnes Kadi Lappia

1943 - 2013

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

Agnes Lappia Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2013.
Obituary for the late Agnes Kadi Lappia(Nee Rogers)
Agnes Kadi Lappia, 70, of Sacramento California passed away on Saturday October
5th 2013.
Born June 25th 1943 in Massam Kpaka, Sierra Leone, She was the daughter of the late Abu Rogers and Isata Conteh.
She is survived by her children Nepoh, Joe-Mugbe and Gbenah and seven grandchildren, Juanah (JJ), Dalima, Yeawah, Jayden, Jordan, Dalia and Elisha. Son in law Juanah Koker, Daughters in law Josephine Lappia and Linda Lappia. Siblings include, Sheku, Mustapha, David, Musa, Adeline, Isa and Munda. Extended families include the Rogers, Conteh, Wai, Kposowa, Tucker, Wahid, Dassama, Margai, Kaikai, Deen, Kamanda, Koker , Mensurah, Minah, Swaray, Lamin and Gbonda. Special relations include Adama Mcmillan, Mariatu Sowe, Pamela Pratt-Sensie, Mary Scott, the Strasser-Kings, the Mallah family, the Thomas family, Jane George, Sue Mcneeley, Tami McLarty and Penny Christensen. She will be missed by several nieces, nephews and a host of family members in Sierra Leone, Europe and The United States.
Agnes commonly called "Aggie" was a life-long learner. She started her early education at Centennial Secondary School in Mattru Jong Sierra Leone, she then proceeded to Milton Margai College where she received her teaching certificate. She taught in Sierra Leone and made a difference in the lives of her students because she believed that education was a pathway to self-efficacy. Agnes immigrated to the United States to continue her education. She received her bachelors of science in education from Huntington University in Huntington Indiana and her master's in education from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Agnes loved her family and Sierra Leone, this love and a desire to contribute to the development of Sierra Leone propelled her return home after completing her education in United States. For several years, she served as a lecturer in the school of education at the University of Sierra Leone in Njala. She made an impact in teaching as she trained teachers thus, making a difference in the lives of her students and generations of teachers and students.
Agnes was both an educator and a learner, she completed a second master's degree in special education at Massey University in New Zealand. She returned to Sierra Leone, moved to Freetown and worked at the Institute of Education as an in-service coordinator and later as program coordinator for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). She undoubtedly touched the lives of many, which is evident in the outpouring of support her family has received upon her passing.
In 1997 Agnes moved to the United Sates to be closer to her adult children in Philadelphia. In the years before retirement she continued her work as an educator especially with special needs children. She held several positions which included a behavioral health manager, residential advisor and a special education teacher. In the fall of 2010, under constant nagging by her children, Agnes retired and moved to California to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.
Agnes loved God. The light of God was evident in all that she did and the strength of her faith was her rock. She sought God's wisdom and loved others in the manner God desires. Agnes was a personal confidant to many with a quiet confident demeanor. She possessed excellent listening skills and was a calming presence when others were in the midst of a storm. She loved and treasured her children, grandchildren family and friends. Her culinary skills were exemplary as her dishes were enjoyed by many. All her guests looked forward to her creations in the kitchen.
She will sorely be missed.
Memorial Service will be conducted at 11am on Saturday October 19th at St Marks United Methodist Church 2391 St Marks Way, Sacramento CA 95864
The family will receive friends on Friday October 18th from 4pm to 8pm at Mount Vernon Memorial Park: 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.

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July 16, 2014

Alberta Rogers posted to the memorial.

July 16, 2014

Janet & Ken Milne posted to the memorial.

October 28, 2013

LINDA LAPPIA posted to the memorial.

Alberta Rogers

July 16, 2014

RIP Aunty we know you are in Gods hand we love you your memory will never fade in our hearts sleep on and take your rest.

Janet & Ken Milne

July 16, 2014

We share special memories of Agnes from her time in New Zealand and the times we have been able to catch up with her in Sacramento more recently. A very special lady with a wonderful spirit and an inspirational faith. She has a special place in our hearts. Love to the family from Janet and Ken Asuka Milne

LINDA LAPPIA

October 28, 2013

You are the mother I received the day I wed your son. And i just want to thank you, Mom, for the things that you have done. You have given me a gracious man with whom i share my life. You are his lovely mother and I his lucky wife. You used to pat his little head and now i hold his hand. You raised in love a little boy, then gave me a man. Mommy for all of these YOU will be surly missed. I love You. RIP (:

I miss u so much. You are not only my mother in law, u r my mom as well. It painful but sleep and take ur rest till we meet again.

LINDA LAPPIA

October 28, 2013

Forever grateful, we cherish in our hearts. Our dear grandmother, helpful for everyone. Her wisdom lives further on. Fly safe grandma and be carefree.

Yeawah & Elisha LAPPIA

October 28, 2013

Winifred Omo Macarthy

October 20, 2013

Only the hearts that love knows the sorrow of parting.We miss you Agie,we love you, but Jesus loves you best.sleep on Jesus breast forever.

Tami McLarty

October 18, 2013

"My presence will go with you and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14" I loved you my dear friend and will miss you very much!!! My candle will be lit for many nights for you. I was blessed that you were in my life and had so many wise words for me.

Massah Sheriff Rogers

October 16, 2013

Aunty Agie will be surely missed. May Allah forgive all your sins and may you RIPP.. On behalf of your cousin Haja Jebeh Rogers and Alhaji Abu Sheriff from BO will missed you greatly. Will always love you and missed your smile.

Rhonda Williams

October 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Nepoh may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tiangay Elaine Gondoe

October 16, 2013

I know Aunty Agnes is now in a better place where there is no pain, sorrow or worries. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Tiangay Gondoe

October 16, 2013

I know she is in a better place. No more pains or worries.... Aunty Agnes will be missed. May her good soul rest in peace.

Sando Rogers

October 15, 2013

May your beautiful soul Rest in a Perfect Peace. Love Frederick, Sando Rogers and family

Sando Rogers

October 15, 2013

We will miss your sweet smile aunty Aggie, RIP

Isatta Conteh

October 15, 2013

Rest in perfect peace, sisy Kadie. May God grant you eternal life in heaven. You'll be missed greatly, especially your advise and concerns. No more pains Your are now in God's Kingdom. Love you.

Ngolo Katta

October 15, 2013

She has been received by our Almighty God. RIP Aunty Aggie you will be missed. Ngolo Katta and the entire Katta Family.

Tia Rogers

October 15, 2013

To a wonderful aunt and mother. May there be sounds of celebration and songs of joy to welcome you at your final resting place. May your pains and anguish be gone! May you rest in perfect peace. Love Alice, Joe, Tia, Joan, Hannah, Charlotte and Yema xx

Albert Massaquoi

October 15, 2013

"RIP Aunty Aggie. May light perpetual shine on you and may God almighty grant you sweet repose".

Eustace hindolo Rogers

October 14, 2013

God be with u till we meet again

Eustace Hindolo Rogers

October 14, 2013

Rest in peace aunty.Till we meet again

Milton Kandeh

October 14, 2013

Rest in Peace Aunty Aggie. (Milton Kandeh)

Alfred & Alimatu Kargbo

October 14, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Aunty Aggie was a mother to all of us, and she will be dearly missed. May The Good Lord grant her everlasting peace.

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