The peaceful town of Okoko Item, Abia State, witnessed an outpouring of love and celebration as family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects to the late Ezinne Comfort Uzoaru Nwokocha, affectionately known as Enyi Uzo or Mama Lee, who passed on at the age of 95.
A revered matriarch and philanthropist, Ezinne Nwokocha was remembered for her deep compassion and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the less privileged. Her legacy of generosity and humility continues to resonate among the many lives she touched during her lifetime.
At the funeral service, Rt. Rev. Dr. Ikechukwu Emezi Nkulo delivered a moving homily, drawing from John 14:1–3 and verse 27. He encouraged the bereaved family not to be troubled, assuring them that God’s peace surpasses all understanding. “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me,” he quoted, reminding them that death is not the end but a passage into eternal rest.
The Bishop praised the late matriarch’s steadfast faith and her unwavering belief in God, which he noted shaped her values and left a lasting imprint on her family. He described her as “a woman of quiet strength, prayerful devotion, and wisdom,” who used her life to honor God and uplift others. “She lived a life that preached more powerful sermons than many pulpits ever could,” he added.
He further challenged the congregation to emulate her virtues, particularly her love for truth, discipline, and charity. “Mama Lee did not just attend church, she was the church. In her, people saw integrity, compassion, and leadership,” Bishop Nkulo said. He noted that her life was proof that holiness and humility are not outdated, but eternal virtues that still produce greatness.
He also spoke of the fruits of her faith, evidenced in the lives of her children and grandchildren, especially Professor Levi Nwokocha and others who continue to distinguish themselves in academia, public service, and community leadership. “She sowed in tears and is reaping in joy,” he concluded.
Guests at the event spoke glowingly of Mama Lee’s impactful life. Many described her as a beacon of light who lived selflessly, opening her home and heart to strangers and community members alike. Tributes poured in from all corners, extolling her generosity, sense of duty, and enduring legacy.
Ezinne Comfort Uzoaru Nwokocha is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a grateful community that will forever remember her kindness, her counsel, and her unwavering faith.
