1980
Born in Owerri, Imo State
Dr. Adobi Uzoechi Odele (Nee Okam)
May 13th, 1980 • March 8th, 2024
United Kingdom
Obituary
It is with profound sorrow and aching hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Dr. Adobi Uzoechi Odele (Nee Okam). This sorrowful event occurred on Friday the 8th of March 2024.
Dr. Adobi was born on the 13th of May 1980 to Venerable Emmanuel and Evangelist Genevieve Okam in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Her academic journey began at Staff Nursery and Primary School (SNAPS), Federal Government College (FGC) Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, where she earned her First School Leaving Certificate. Upon graduating from SNAPS, FGC, she attended the esteemed Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Abuloma, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, for her secondary education. Subsequently, Dr. Adobi obtained a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Port Harcourt, after which, she furthered her academic pursuits by earning an MSc in Public Health from the University of Birmingham, UK, followed by a PhD in Environmental Health also from the University of Birmingham, UK.
Dr. Adobi dedicated herself to serving as an environmental protection officer at the Cheshire East Council in Macclesfield, UK, where she worked until her passing.
She was married to Henry Odele and their union was blessed with a daughter, Arielle Aviella Odele.
Dr. Adobi is survived by parents, daughter, brothers, aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.
Burial arrangements will be communicated as soon as the plans are completed.
Timeline
1991
First School Leaving Certificate (Staff Nursery and Primary School (SNAPS), Port Harcourt)
1996
SSCE (FGGC Abuloma, Port Harcourt)
2003
BSc Microbiology (University of Port Harcourt)
2010
MSc Public Health (University of Birmingham)
2017
PhD Environmental Health (University of Birmingham)
2024
Environmental Protection Officer (Cheshire East Council, UK)
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Service
In loving memory of Dr. Adobi Uzoechi Odele (Nee Okam), we invite you to a celebration of her life.
Your presence would be a comfort as we share cherished memories, offer support to each other, and say our final goodbyes to this remarkable daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece, and friend
Join us in honoring Adobi's legacy and the positive impact she left on all who knew her.
UK Service
Location
TYTHERINGTON FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH
@ Sandwich Dr, Tytherington,
Macclesfield, Sk10 2UD
Date/Time
April 6, 2024
2 PM
Saturday
Nigeria
First Service of Songs
Location
St. James (Ang.)Church Oro-Akwor
Mgbuosimini, Rumueme. Port Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria
Date/Time
April 11, 2024
5 PM
Thursday
Second Service of Songs
Location
Ven. Emmanuel Okam Close Oguta
Near Oguta Urban
Imo State, Nigeria
Date/Time
April 19, 2024
5 PM
Friday
Burial Service
Location
Cathedral Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Oguta
Imo State, Nigeria
Date/Time
April 20, 2024
10 AM
Saturday
Outing Service
Location
Cathedral Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Oguta
Imo State, Nigeria
Date/Time
April 21, 2024
9 AM
Sunday
Tributes
17th March, 2024
Yo! (That's how we greeted each other) Adobi my sister , i met you 15years ago and we instantly clicked. Strong, resilient, calm and spiritual , you were everything i needed in a friend. You stood by me during many of my trying times, prayed for and with me, you would cook and buy quirky little presents to cheer me up. Your kindness towards people both young and old was just overwhelming. You have left this world, but you have also left behind a beautiful daughter, legacy of love, laughter, kindness that will forever resonate in our lives. We were intentional in our sisterhood. I miss you so much my darling Iroro. Rest in peace, my beloved friend. You will always be remembered, always be missed, and forever be cherished in my heart. Thank you Dobi, till we meet again xxxx
- Adesuwa
17th March, 2024
Dear Adodo, It's with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to you, my dear friend turned sister. From our earliest days together in nursery, primary, secondary, and university, and our reconnection in Birmingham, our bond grew stronger with each passing year. Never did I imagine that you would leave us so soon, before we could grow old together as we always dreamed. You had a heart of gold, always caring for those around you selflessly. Being the first child in your family was just a part of who you were; you were a true solution provider, a beacon of love and compassion. Your faith in God was unwavering, and your prayers were powerful beyond measure. You epitomized grace and elegance, my prem and proper friend, a true lady in every sense. My fashionista babe, my prayer warrior, our conversations about marriage, childbirth, work, and raising Erinayo, or as I affectionately called her, Arielle, are etched in my memory forever. Ada, words cannot express the depth of my sorrow at your passing. Spending the new year of 2024 with you, Arielle, and Eyinna was both a blessing and a bittersweet farewell. Though I will miss you dearly, I find comfort in knowing that you are now at peace in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Adobi, you were loved deeply, but God's love for you is infinite. May you rest in eternal peace, my dear friend. With love and cherished memories
- Olayinka Olufowobi
18th March, 2024
A-D-A words have flown out of the window
Now that we've been left with tears of sorrow,
Met then we drifted apart due to circumstance
Crossed paths again and now I know this was not a mere happenstance,
Beautiful you were both inside and out
You were a blessing to all not without a doubt,
You girl were strength personified
In your service I saw the Father glorified,
The struggles you bore with so much grace
As always you looked towards the Saviour's face,
I'm grateful to have shared in your joys and sadness
thankful that the latter days were filled with much gladness,
In Nene you will always live on
Our memories of you will never be gone.
We laughed over how once again unintentionally at Ade's wedding we managed to recreate the 'looking downwards in unison' pose in yet another photo - sadly this was to be our last one together. We had plans for the future but God chose to call you home when we least expected. We all miss you dearly, the void you've left oh who can fill? A-D-A my sister and friend though it hurts so much to utter these words - I bid you farewell as you sleep in the Lord. Always in our hearts.
- Abiye Kemi Olatoke
18th March, 2024
Me and you have something more than post to define our friendship…Dez were ur last words to mi. Kip Resting my Pumpumlicious!!!!
- Lydia
19th March, 2024
Oh my dearest Ada!!!! In 2021, I met you in unusual circumstances. I was in the queue waiting to drop off Kk at nursery. You were in front of me dropping off Arielle . I overheard you talk about your husband who had just passed. I waited on the side to speak to you. Then you confirmed that you had just lost your husband in Nigeria. I instantly broke down in tears, weeping as though I had known him. I too was still very sore with grief as I had just lost my only brother. Instantaneously we made a deep connection with a common denominator - Grief. Over these few years, our friendship blossomed. Our children played like brother and sister. I watched you come back to yourself, no longer held down by grief. You started travelling and doing all the things you loved to do again. Your videos and pictures always put a smile on my face whenever there was a celebration. You never failed to share your life and memories with your loved ones. You opened up your home to us on many occasions sharing and giving freely. You loved life and lived it to the fullest. We even planned to take the kids to France or Spain but Theo was still too little. I am honestly struggling to come to terms with your passing Ada. I really am. But I look forward to a time when all our questions will be answered because I do have many to ask. To your family, I am deeply sorry for this loss. Remember that God records every tear you have or ever will shed and He keeps records of your sorrow (Psalm 56:8). Please take comfort in the knowing that Ada is resting with our Lord and Father and we will all be reunited in due season in a place where every tear will be wiped away. May the Holy Spirit give you the fortitude to bear this loss. To Arielle my princess. Mummy, Daddy and some very special Angels are watching over you. I thank God that you are surrounded with a very loving family and friends. We will always be here for you my princess. Be comforted. Adieu my friend and sister and birthday mate.
- Barr. Ngozi Otiaba
24th March, 2024
You are too precious to be forgotten and too priceless to ever replace. I wish I could share another moment with you and see that smiling face. Someone so special as you is very rare to find, someone with a heart so pure, so caring and kind. I'll cherish the memories we made, all the time we shared together, and I'll hold them dearly in my heart from now until forever. God be with you till we meet in heaven.
Adieu Ada
- Nancy
27th March, 2024
In Loving Memory.
In the quiet corners of my heart, where memories linger like whispered secrets, you reside. My dearest friend, your absence echoes through the the corridors of time, leaving behind an ache that defies words. Goodbye, My friend. Goodbye Adobi Okam, as i used to call you. Farewell Nwanyi Oma. May you find peace beyond the horizon, where stars twinkle like memories. Know that you are forever etched in my heart.
With deepest sympathy,
Your friend