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1933
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2024
Lydia Omo-Osagie Obituary
URBANA - Lydia Aigbovo Omo-Osagie was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Benin City, Nigeria.
She graduated from teacher training college at 18 and for more than six decades taught and inspired young men and women who now carry that flag all around the world. Her home was a hub for all, especially students from UniLag who sought her delicious food. She was a natural leader, and Girl Guides was her joy. The girls she led remember her today for the virtues she instilled in them.
She married Anthony Omo-Osagie in 1955. Through her faith and strength of character, she raised four children and dedicated her life to them. Her example taught her children to center their lives around giving to others. She was a mom who never failed to lend a helping hand to anyone.
She is survived by her children Antoinette, Patrick and Joe; and daughters-in-law, Funke, Stephanie and Dianna.
She was preceded in death by her son Gabriel.
Her grandchildren, Gabriel, Jason, Hunter, Katherine, TJ, David, Tobi, Eki and Uyi, were her pride and joy. Her legacy lives on every time they lend a hand to someone in need and strive toward excellence.
The family welcomes all to a celebration of life at 1 p.m. June 15 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Urbana. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends to consider a donation to the Lydia Omo-Osagie Fund at Parkland College.
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Sheila
June 17, 2024
Sending love and light to her friends and family. May she rest in peace and forever be remembered by her love and grace.
Nelly Ulomo Osagie Ndaguba
June 14, 2024
May her soul rest in peace we love you but God loves you more
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