Biography of our Virtuous Mother and MATRIARCH
Mama FLORENCE AFOLABI ADEBIMPE
TAIWO
Mama Florence Afolabi Adebimpe Taiwo life was a testimony of a virtuous mother of Israel, with enviable ideals and full of good news and stories.
Mama was born on 12th May, 1929 to the family of Pa Abodunrin and Great grand Mum, Christiana Odusola, from Oluwasanu family. in Imoru, ijebu. Ogun State.
She was not born with a silver spoon but attained greatness through self efforts and determinations.
She lost her father at the age of three whence she had to start hawking Eko (white corn meal) for almost 10years before she could eventually have the opportunity to start school in the year 1939.
Mama was elevated by God Himself when she obtained double promotion three times within 6 months in 1939.
She eventually went to teacher Training College in UMC, Ibadan, where she obtained her grade two teacher training certificate.
Mama was a master of several skills, namely, a tailor, a seasoned chef, a teacher, a seller and merchant.
As God designed her life, she came in contact with our Late Papa Jacob Agbolade Taiwo while she was attending fashion school training at apebi, Ijebu Ode in Papa Omitogun's House in 1953.
Eventually got married to our father, a renowned teacher and astute disciplinarian Papa J. A. Taiwo of blessed memory.
The conjugation was blessed with children, grand children and great grand Children.
Among the schools she taught as a teacher and affected the life of people are the Int
1. CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL ISIWO-1950-1951. 2. OKE-OWA UNITED SCHOOLIKOTO. 1952-1955. STBARNABAS ILISAN DEMO. 1956-1957
3. 4. SAGUN UNITED SCHOOL ORU. 1958-1964. H.LA SCHOOL AREMO IBADAN. 1965-1967
5. 6. H.LA SCHOOL AGODI IBADAN. 1968-1970.
7. BAOKU MEMORIAL FOKO. 1970-1981
8. CHRIST THE KING'S ODO-OΝΑ. 1981-1984.
9.I.M.G PRACTISING SCHOOL 2-1984-1985
10. CHRIST GOSPEL SCHOOL AT FOKO, IBADAN--1986-1986. She retired as a headmistress in the year 1986.
Mama was a prominent Christian
Mama was one of the founding members of YWCA In St. Annes Church Molete. Ibadan and also St. Micheal's Church. Owuijebu. A fearless community leader in Imoru, ljebu, who stands for total truth always. She was ever dedicated to family values, her love for friends and extended families.
She will ever be remembered for her sharp memories and sound mind of recollection. This was a special gift from God that we the children cherish and depended on throughout her life story. She will ever be remembered for her steadfastness in the Lord at all time.
Mama will always be remembered by all the communities in Oke Ado, Ibadan and Odomefiljebu Sun re o Omo O Oníjasa, Ijaboje, Aperaníse Itajana, Omo to njeun koba to je.
Continue to rest in Peace
9th Year Remembrance Events
May 5th 2026:
Special Medical Mission Hosted by JD Radio Station and LA Clinic on her remembrance day for her residents in Oke Ado Ibadan. #GraceTV #TribuneNewspapers #peoplemedicalvillage
May 12th 2026 (98th Posthumous Birthday) Special Launch of the Florence AI an aged care AI platform celebrating Mummy’s exceptional intelligence her on earth. #peoplemedicalmission
We give God all the Glory!
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