In Loving Memory
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Elizabeth Nyokabi Mwangi
(Mama Nyokabi)
14 March 1948 – 2 June 2026
Family announcement
Family contactPeter Mwangi
In Loving Memory
(Mama Nyokabi)
14 March 1948 – 2 June 2026
Family announcement
Sample keepsake edition
The sections below show how a Farewell Page can hold a family’s full record — relationships, readings, music, and the practical details of a funeral week. Every name and detail is invented.
“Faith is a verb. No child is fed by pity. A visitor is a blessing arriving in disguise — and the correct response to almost everything is to put the kettle on.”
Her people
She counted family the way she counted pupils — generously, and by name. This overview follows the pattern of a printed programme’s family record.
Nine grandchildren, each of whom lit a candle at her service.
In her own way
Mūkimo with green maize
pressed, never mashed
Tea
“the colour of mahogany”
Kikuyu hymns
in four-part harmony
The good headscarf
“the national flag”
Her verandah classroom
compositions for weeding
The avocado tree
where every meeting was held
Scripture chosen by the family
Proverbs 31:25–31
The family’s verse for her life — strength, dignity, and a household that rises to call her blessed. Read at the service by her daughter Susan.
Psalm 23
The psalm she taught every Sunday school class first. Read responsively, led by her grandchildren.
Psalm 121
Sung by the Guild at the tribute evening — the hills of Nyeri were never far from her prayers.
Ecclesiastes 3:1–8
Chosen for the memorial evening in Nairobi: a season for everything, and she honoured each one.
John 14:1–3
The second reading — a promise of the room prepared, for a woman who spent her life making room.
Romans 8:38–39
Paired with the sermon text: nothing separates us from the love of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
Read at the graveside — grief with hope, not grief without it.
2 Timothy 4:7–8
The committal text: the good fight fought, the race finished, the faith kept.
Revelation 21:4
The burial verse, chosen by her children: every tear wiped away.
Numbers 6:24–26
The closing benediction, sung as the family laid flowers.
References only — read in full at the services. Family verse: Proverbs 31:25. Burial verse: Revelation 21:4. Memorial verse: Psalm 121:8. Benediction: Numbers 6:24–26.
Titles only — never full lyrics
How Great Thou Art
Entrance and opening hymn
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Congregational hymn after the first readings
Blessed Assurance
Woman’s Guild tribute evening
It Is Well with My Soul
Family-selected special music before the acknowledgements
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Nightly prayers at the family home
Kikuyu hymn medley
Choir ministration during the tributes
Reflective instrumental
During the photo and life-story reflection
Abide with Me
Recessional as the casket is borne out
Amazing Grace
Graveside hymn
Rock of Ages
Closing song after the vote of thanks
How the family coordinated
Funeral home
Greenhill Funeral Home, Nyeri (sample venue) — family viewing Friday 12 June, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.
Church
PCEA Kagumo Church, Nyeri — arrive by 9:30 AM on Saturday 13 June; overflow tent with screens on the grounds.
Burial site
Family home, Ihururu, Nyeri — graveside seating reserved for elders; tents for all guests.
Transport & convoy
Nairobi buses depart Ngara (sample stage) 6:30 AM sharp — register at the committee desk. Convoy departs the funeral home 7:30 AM; hazard lights on; follow the marshals.
Parking
Church parking from 8:30 AM with marshals; overflow at the school field. At the home, use the field below the homestead.
Accommodation
Guests from afar may contact the welfare desk for a list of sample guesthouses in Nyeri town; the family can advise on group rates.
Catering
Hospitality committee serves lunch at the home after the burial — three serving stations; elders and guests with mobility needs served seated.
Dress guidance
Modest attire; the family invites a touch of purple, her favourite colour. Guild members in uniform.
Flowers
Wreaths laid at the graveside in this order: family, siblings, Woman’s Guild, Muruguru Primary, Widows’ Circle, neighbours. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests the Widows’ Support Circle (sample suggestion).
Livestream
The service will be streamed for family abroad — sample link on the Participate page. A recording will remain available to the family.
Photography
A family-appointed photographer covers the service; guests are asked not to photograph the family viewing or the committal.
Condolence book
At the church entrance and at the family home throughout the week.
Family contacts
Spokesperson: Peter Mwangi (son) — 0700 000 000 (SAMPLE). Welfare desk: Ihururu Social Hall, weekdays 9 AM–4 PM. Emergencies on the day: ushers’ desk at the church east door.
Accessibility
Ramp and accessible washrooms at the church east door; reserved seating for elders and guests using wheelchairs; a quiet room for parents with infants.
Weather & comfort
June showers are common in Nyeri — carry an umbrella. Tea served at the home from 2:30 PM; blankets available for elderly guests at the graveside.
Children & elderly guests
Sunday school teachers host a supervised children’s corner at the home; a first-aid volunteer is on site for the funeral day.
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