With heavy hearts yet with heartfelt praise and gratitude to God, the Olugbodi family of Ara Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State announces the passing of their mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and matriarch, Mrs Grace Olabisi Olugbodi JP (Extraordinary Grace). She was aged 83 years.
This occurred on 18th April 2026, exactly a week after the burial of her husband of over 65 years, the Unforgettable J.O. Olugbodi on 11th April 2026. What God has joined together, even death could not keep apart for long.
The family is grateful to God that, true to her name, she lived a life of extraordinary grace, bringing up 8 boys and 1 girl and being a mother, big sister, and friend to many others. She was an exemplar of the success and deep satisfaction that comes from a life of hard work, fortitude and a strong mindset that would not back down in the face of life’s many challenges and vicissitudes.
She was also a pillar of faith, love and grace. Her life was a testament of service to God and to the transformation that comes from knowing Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
She will be missed not only by her family but also by the many Christian sisters and brothers she loved, served, and was a blessing to in her lifetime.
Her son, Dr Tunji Olugbodi, an advertising, media and communications veteran and Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Verdant Zeal Marketing Communications Group, said of her death: “Though we mourn, we rejoice that she is now resting peacefully in the bosom of her Maker, reunited with her husband. She was indeed an extraordinary blessing “.
The celebration of life arrangements are as follows:
Service of Songs and Tributes – Friday, May 8, 2026, at Union Baptist Church, Osogbo, Osun State.
The funeral service and interment will take place at the First Baptist Church, Ara Kingdom, on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 11 am.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, grandchildren, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces and other relatives.
