Mama Lizzy was born on 14th May 1954 in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria to the late Mr Robert Anthony Chidi Obi and Ogbuefi Janey Mgboejeti Ochonogor of Abbi, Ndokwa, Delta State Nigeria. She is truly of royal heritage, being a descendant of both the Ejakita and Ochonogor Clans in Abbi, Ndowka. She was the oldest of her parent’s five children and so the “Ada” to aclose-knit family.

Her primary education was at Baptist Primary School, Lagos. She also attended Anglican Girls School in Lagos for her secondary education before taking up a vocational course in Fashion Design and Business at Singer Sewing Institute, Lagos. After obtaining her Diploma,she entered into the world of insurance, and worked with Time Insurance Brokers where she headed the aviation and shipping department for many years before retiring to focus on her family.

Mama Lizzy is survived by her beloved children, Nwamaka Jackson and Tubo Jackson, who she was immensely proud of. She is also survived by her brothers, Godfrey Obi and Kenneth Charles- Obi as well as her grandchildren, Lucrecia, Hanora, Aurelius and Maximus, who shechristened with Kwale
beautiful names- Nwabuzor, Chika, Ekene and Ifeanyichukwu.

She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws including Leo Ekeze, Susan Ekeze-Oshoke, Hycent Ekeze, Debbie
Ashley, Shevon Charles- Obi, Angelica Obi, Robert Jnr Obi, Eliana Charles- Obi, Gabrielle CharlesObi, Dorothy Takon, Florence Labaran, Vita Jackson, Ernestina Charles-Obi the Affens, the Ibobos et al.

Mama Lizzy was loving mother, sister, aunty, cousin and will be remembered for her wonderful and sunny personality. A matriarch – a title she wore with great and joy – best known for her friendly personality and love for her family.

Mama Lizzy always said that her greatest accomplishments in life were her children and grandchildren. She was a good cook and was probably happiest when all her loved ones were gathered together… eating and drinking.

She lived a full live and was mostly the life of the party everywhere she went. One of her favourite sayings was- “we only live once!”.

Mama Lizzy was a very devoted catholic and member of the Congregation of the Legionariesof Christ.

Even through the toughest times in her life, she never lost her strong faith in God or sight of what she believed mattered the most- making sure people felt loved and cared for, spending time creating memories with her family and friends, great music and good food, appreciating the beauty of nature and her faith in God.

Mama Lizzy will be deeply missed by her children, family and friends.

We are grateful to God for her life and are assured that we will meet again in heaven.