By Tolulope Eniola
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, described the late Princess Dorcas Adedunke Ilesanmi, who died at 100, as a woman whose life embodied dignity, grace and purpose, leaving an enduring legacy across generations.
While speaking at the church service held at St Luke Anglican Church, Ikere Ekiti, the governor said her remarkable life was a testament to the enduring power of character and a bridge between generations.
He noted that attaining the age of 100 offered a rare opportunity to witness history, societal transformation and the nurturing of generations.
According to him, Princess Ilesanmi lived through such an epoch with dignity and purpose, leaving behind a legacy of motherhood, faith, wisdom, family devotion and exemplary living.
Aiyedatiwa said although the departure of some individuals created a silence that words could scarcely fill, the impact of a life well lived remained undiminished by death.
He added that the greatest monument of the late matriarch was not what she possessed but what she imparted through the values she upheld, the lives she touched and the generations she helped shape.
On behalf of the Ondo State Government and the people of the state, the governor extended heartfelt condolences to the Ilesanmi family, particularly Erelu Toyin Olumilua Mark.
He assured the family of the government’s thoughts and prayers at the moment of grief, expressing hope that the memory of the deceased would remain a source of strength and inspiration.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant her eternal rest in His presence.
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