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VIDA KWANSA Obituary
VIDA MARILYN KWANSA
Passed on November 19, 2019 at the age of 71. She was born on January 20, 1948 in Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa to the late Mr. Joseph W.K. Essien and the late Mrs. Cecilia B.R. Essien. She received her MBA from Wilkes College. She worked for the Third National Bank (Scranton), the National Investment Bank in Accra, Ghana, and the P.G. County Health Department. She is survived by her children, Dr. Albert Kwansa and Victor Kwansa, Esq. (Jazmine); siblings; and other relatives. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, Dr. Herman Kwansa. Visitation, 9 a.m., service, 10 a.m., on Saturday, December 21 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 5700 St. Bernard Dr., Riverdale Park, MD 20737. Interment, 12 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906.
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Seth Essien
December 12, 2020
Auntie Vida was a very caring lady whose warmth would make you feel welcome. She was one of the few relatives I constantly reached out to regarding learning more about the Essien family. She is missed dearly, especially her comments which made me laugh and smile.
Albert Kwansa
December 5, 2020
There were many good things that were said about you as I grew from childhood into adulthood. I am sure that it is this goodness that still endlessly emanates from your beautiful children. I always saw you as a woman with a gentle spirit. Although you have left us, we know you still live on. You will forever remain in our hearts and minds and your good deeds and works will speak for themselves through the beautiful legacy you shared with the world.
WILHELMINA KWANSA
November 7, 2020
Dear Sis Vida,
It has been almost a year since the Lord God Almighty called you home. The entire Kwansa-Essien Family miss you greatly. May Our Lord Jesus Christ continue to hold you lovingly in His Arms until we all meet again some day in Heaven. Da yie, ye do fo pa. Love always, Lalai.
N. S.
December 14, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family of Vida Kwansa. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19
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