Bode S Abereoje

Iyabode S Abereoje blessed this world with seventy four years of grace, ambition, and unconditional love. She was a pure example of how a dedicated mother sets the foundation for her legacy. Her glowing spirit shined beyond her physical presence. Iyabode was an active member of MFM Ministries, devoting her time and energy to her spiritual growth. Everyone who knew her, knew of her strong faith and belief in God. Iyabode was born in Lagos, Nigeria on July 10, 1949 to the late Alhaj Salaudeen Abereoje and Madam Nusirat Omotola Abereoje. Iyabode received her formal education through high school while in Nigeria, then in 1970 she moved to the United States. Her visit was intended to be short but evolved into a life changing path of greatness and devotion. This was fostered by the birth of her son Edward F. Olulenu in 1971. Iyabode entered the US and found stability working in a garment warehouse in New York City. Iyabode always had a very strong work ethic and believed in achieving higher education. While working and raising her son, Iyabode put herself through college. In her continued pursuit of higher education, and living an exemplary life for her son, Iyabode went on to earn a Masters in Business Administration at Fordham University in 1984. Upon graduation, Iyabode began a career with the City of New York. There she worked for twenty one years before retiring and making Milford, Pennsylvania her home until her passing on December 20, 2023. Iyabode is survived by her son, Edward F. Olulenu, daughter-in-law, Tracey Olulenu, and grandchildren Justin O. Olulenu, Kyle K. Olulenu and Sitry D. Jordan. Iyabode is also survived by her older sister, Mrs. Mujidat Oreoluwa Shokoya, and her older brother Mr. Sulaiman Afolabi Abereoje, nieces and nephews Sola Onanuga, Yemi Shokoya & Tunde Shokoya, Bukola Abereoje, Olaide Abereoje, Ismail Abereoje, Aminat Abereoje, Kabiru Abereoje, and the late Jamiu Abereoje. Bode will always be remembered for her devotion to her son Edward and her sternness to ensure that he matured into an educated and respectable, God-fearing man. He could not have asked for a better mother to guide him through life while growing up in the Bronx, NY in the 70’s and 80’s, and as an adult, husband and father. May the memory of Bode be a blessing from generation

Bode S Abereoje

July 10, 1949 - December 20, 2023