Folarin Olaitan Ayanwale

1989 - 2017

Folarin Olaitan Ayanwale obituary, 1989-2017, Montgomery, AL

BORN

1989

DIED

2017

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Alabama Heritage Funeral Home

10505 Atlanta Highway

Montgomery, Alabama

Folarin Ayanwale Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Folarin Olaitan Ayanwale, age 28 of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on June 10, 2017. Folarin, fondly called "Flo" by her friends, was born in Nigeria on March 15, 1989 to her parents, Lekan and Adejoke Ayanwale. She was an Auburn High School graduate and attended Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center. She was a winner of multiple medals in various competitions in the Special Olympics and was a member of Club DS under MADSOG. Folarin was an active member of "In His Hands Ministry" of Lakeview Baptist Church, Auburn, Alabama. She had a supreme talent in solving puzzles and she loved dancing, singing karaoke, bowling, swimming, listening to country music, laughing, eating chocolate cake and she loved all things Disney. One thing she enjoyed most was giving hugs and kisses to those she loved. She was a ray of sunshine and a gift to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed.

Folarin is preceded in death by her brother, Kayode Ayanwale. She is survived by her father, Lekan Ayanwale; her mother, Adejoke Ayanwale; her sisters, Shade Ogunmodede (Wale), Bimbola Lasaki (Seyi), Deola Adekola (Tunde), and Lolade Soboyejo (Fola); and her nieces and nephews, Dami, Dayo, Anjola, Bisola, Eniola, Demi, Tolani, Tiwa, Teni, and Kore.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Funeral Services for Folarin will begin at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Folarin to any of the following organizations:

National Down Syndrome Congress
http://www.ndsccenter.org/donate/

Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group (MADSOG)
PO Box 230571,
Montgomery, AL 36123

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June 26, 2017

I never met your daughter but I can tell from the photos, she was beautiful. I am praying for you and your family for the loss of this wonderful person.

Lucy Leslie, mother of a daughter with Down syndrome.

June 20, 2017

Robyn Brands

All of us at GE Aviation send our thoughts and prayers to friends and family. May your memories bring comfort until you meet again.

June 20, 2017

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Tosin Iyasele

Flo was the sweetest cousin ever, with smiling, welcoming hugs every time, never minding the years between each visit...rest in peace baby...God's got you now. Will continue to pray for peace and comfort for daddy, mummy and everyone else....love always, till we meet again!

June 17, 2017

Ruth Oyinade Akinosho

Folarin, your stay with us on earth was so short, but we take solace in the saying thus, 'Not how long but how well ' .
You have now embarked on New life with your Creator in Heaven.
Surely you will be missed , especially your charming smile.
I pray and hope that those moments of joy and happiness with your family will bring comfort at this time.
Rest in Perfect Peace.

June 17, 2017

Adetoro olaleye Fadeke Adeleye

We love you for all the memories of laughter and fun, for all the thoughtful things you've done and especially for being you. It is not how long but how well. May your gentle soul rest in the bossom of Abraham till we meet to part no more. Folarin Olaitan Sunre OO.

June 17, 2017

Bukola and Tope Ogunfayo

Our hearts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord keep you all in His perfect peace. May her sweet soul find rest in His bosom. Adieu Folarin.

June 17, 2017

Bibi Okorie

Our sweet sweet Folarin....heartbroken. sleep sweetly and keep smiling, beautiful soul....

June 15, 2017

Folu Ayo-Kadeba

We never met but that does not make this any easier because it feels like I've always known you dear Folarin. Lord please comfort our hearts and ease our pain at this difficult time. Remind us constantly that we have something to look forward to at your coming and that the grave does not have the final word. We love you Folarin but Jesus loves you best. Goodnight Sweet Folarin.

June 14, 2017

Cheryl Andreadis

It is always so sad when a young person leaves us. Especially when she was as beautiful and as sweet as Flo. She had such a sweet voice and loved to sing. I will always remember her smile and her friendship with my daughter. God bless Flo and her family.

June 14, 2017

Oluyinka Adediji

Dear Folarin.
The shines and smiles on your face would continue to glow in our hearts. By your departure , you are now elevated above us who still remain mortal.
Rest eternally at Jesus feet until we meet again.
Goodbye

June 14, 2017

Tope Ogundipe

So deeply painful, when a beloved one sleeps in the Lord. I light a candle because Folarin is alive, at home, with the Lord. Lord comfort our hearts with that comfort only you can give. Wipe our tears, bring the dawn. May your loving presence surround and shield the family now, in this critical hour. (Amen).

June 14, 2017

Funmi and Biyi OGUN

Dear Folarin,
You always had loads of smiles for everyone and you made your family happy and proud. I trust that you will continue to smile as you rest in the bosom of our Lord. We are assured that as Christ rose from death, we will, one day, meet again, to part no more. Therefore, we comfort and encourage each other with these words... 1 Thess 4:17-18

June 14, 2017

Krista and Albert Gutierrez

Dearest Deola and Tunde,
Our hearts are broken for you and your family as you mourn Folarin. We cover your family in prayers both day and night and ask God for comfort. May He be a salve for your pain. We love you all so much. Our deepest, deepest sympathies for you, your parents, your sisters and their spouses, and all the little ones.

June 14, 2017

Adetola Adekola

Even in our darkest moments, we know You are with us.
Lord, we are in our darkest moments at this time, Keep up with us, strengthen us, comfort us, speak to our hearts and hold us strong in your mighty palms/arms.
Amen

June 14, 2017

Adetola Adekola

My heart is truly heavy and soaked with grief especially because I didn't eventually get the chance to meet you (a gentle graving had nursed since I saw you in a video clip in 2003).
Perhaps, I should have been around much earlier but the consolation is you've gone to be with the Lord. #Folarin, your smile was all I kept seeing from the point I heard of your demise and up till now that smile is still vivid in my memory as I think of you ..
We don't always understand and have the right words but Christ Jesus taught us that all that happens to us is in accordance to His will and purpose.
#Truth be always told, it is the will of the Lord but it is painful to us.
Our hearty prayers goes to the close families you left behind. I miss you and we all miss you!
Sleep on and I know you'll keep smiling even there, with our Father, Father of Glory!

June 14, 2017

Tomide Akinola

God Keep you as you go through this time.

June 14, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

June 14, 2017

William Hodge

Lekan and Family,
Our prayers and compassionate surround you during this period of transition.
May time promote healing,acceptance, and understanding.

June 13, 2017

Tina Hively

Adejoke. My heart breaks for you and your family. Cheryl and I are praying for your comfort. We will always remember "Florin" as Cheryl called her. What a wonderful gift from God she was...so sweet and beautiful inside and out. She will be greatly missed. We love you. Tina and Cheryl Hively

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