Babalola Family of Babalola Village in Ward 2 of Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State has announced the passing unto glory of their Matriarch – mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mama Abigail Kikelomo Babalola.
Mama Abigail Kikelomo Babalola, a Susana Wesley Mother (SWM) Awardee of Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Agodi, passed on peacefully on Tuesday September 23rd, 2025 at the ripe age of 99.
According to a terse statement by the Eldest surviving son, Superior Senior Evangelist Emmanuel Abayomi Babalola titled: “A priceless gem goes home,” and made available to DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS, Mama Kikelomo Babalola would be missed greatly.
It reads: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of my dearest mother, Mama Abigail kikelomo Babalola, who slept in the Lord on 23rd of September, 2025 at the age of 99 years.
”Burial arrangements will be announced later.
”May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
”Sun re o abiamo tooto.”
Mama Kikelomo Babalola is survived by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren both biological and by association.
They include Bolatito Babalola (Deceased); late Baba Ijo of Alakia Methodist Church, Ibadan, Sir Chief Solomon Oluokun Babalola; a retired Headmistress, Mrs Juliana Fadare; Superior Senior Evangelist Emmanuel Abayomi Babalola of the Media Unit of University of Ibadan; Pastor Biodun Babalola and a seasoned civil servant, the Head of Lands, Ibadan North West Local Government of Oyo State, Mrs Omotayo Omodewu, and late Mrs Oluseun Adeniji among numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
