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FUNERAL ORATION OF THE LATE AKOSSIWAVI ELIZABETH MODZINU – KUSE POPULARLY CALLED FRANCI NANE OR VICKYNɔ
Elizabeth, born in the year 1916 in Kpélé - Tutu, two (02) years after the outbreak of the First World War, she is the daughter of the late Kuse Modzinu from the Atsadome District and the late Abidze-Dogbe Afafè from the Anyigbe District all of blessed memory. She is the 5th and last child of her parents. Their order of birth are as follows:
Late Modzinu Abra Christine known as Kpokpoe Nanè, recalled to God on August 4, 2010, the grandmother of our honorable Queen mother Konu-Yakpo Edoe 1 here present.
Late Modzinu-Kuse Anku Lawrence known as “Tsitsa Lawrence” recalled to God in 1979.
The late Modzinu Yawovi Bernard known as “Gartey”, called back to God on October 21, 1989.
The father of the President of the construction committee of our chapel under construction next door recalled to God on October 21, 1989
Late Modzinu Afua Anastasia, Dogbe widow of Kpélé Govié called back to God on August 4, 2018.
Very young when their parents died, they were looked after for a few years by their maternal grand aunt, the late Abidze - Dogbe Biessa Wife Messetowo, widowed grandmother Ametonu Abra with the assistance of their uncle Abidze - Dogbe Dziedzowo, the grandfather of Soko Norbert from Anyigbe. The latter, for the purposes of educating the orphans, and due to lack of financial means had to entrust the orphans to their big brother Konuvi Modzinu and Agbesinyale Komi Kuse, both farmers in Baglo - Kélémadu and Kutè – Buem in the Volta/Region of Ghana.
While their big cousin Komi Kuse, leader of the big family had accepted custody of the two boys: Anku Lawrence and Yawovi Bernard, the three girls Abra Christine, Afua Anastasia and Akossiwavi Elizabeth whom we are currently mourning, were recovered by their big brother Konuvi in Baglo - Kélémadu. During this period, only boys were favored for the “White” school and girls were intended to help their mothers in the fields and in the kitchen.
After the death of the wife of one of their maternal uncles, the late Dogbe Atsu Sintsè, the family decided and organized their marriage with their niece Akossiwavi Elizabeth brought back from Ghana to Kpele-Tutu for the occasion. It was customary at that time
to have a close relative marry a family member. From this marriage of the young and pretty flower Akossiwavi Elisabeth two daughters were born: Francisca here present and the late Victorine Dogbe known as “da Vicky” married Yao Gabiam known as “driver YAO”. Not very comfortable in this home, Lady Akossiwavi decided to join her family in Ghana. But before she gave birth to her third daughter Madame Apedoh Afi from the Globomé District in Tutu.
Dynamic and determined to work to provide for the needs of her children, her brothers did not hesitate to accompany her in her chosen commercial activities.
After a few years she had become one of the biggest Ewe traders at the Kute market. His big sister Abra “kpokpoenanè” married Konu and also helped him look after his three daughters. As if to follow in the footsteps of her brothers, she had diversified her activities. So, along with her business activities, she was a farmer in Kutè and Baglo- klémadu and entrepreneur. Her prayers to found a home were answered after more than 10 years of celibacy, she met the man of her life, Mr. Victor Mensah, a poultry farmer and native of Anfoe Akukomé also residing in Kute-Buem. From their union were born: Edwin, Annie and Rita Mensah. A fervent Catholic Christian, she had regularly participated actively and financially in the construction work of the Catholic Church of Kutè-Buem.
In 2004, the couple Victor Mensah and Elisabeth Modzinu-Kuse received the sacrament of marriage in their late lives. This celebration was a great event at the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Kpele Tutu, a time when the church was not yet established as a parish. The special Mass was celebrated by the Reverend Father Curé Dieudonné Akotiate of the Mother Parish of Saint Raphael d’Adéta in the presence of many faithful. This celebration opened the way for many couples who followed in their footsteps.
She instilled religious education in her children who also took over by placing God in the middle of all their daily activities and actions.
She returned to her village Tutu after the death of her husband and for health reasons of her second daughter Da Vicky.
She entered into timber business with her own chainsaw machines and harvested timber after her daughter found her health. She personally managed the sawyers on sites despite her age and sold her products wholesale in Lomé until the age of 90. Unfortunately, her daughter Vicky passed away in 2010. The disappearance of the one who was to take care of her in the village had violently weakened her. Having become very worried, she was struck in 2020 by Alzheimer's disease, which will no longer allow
her to recognize people, even her closest relatives. Physically strong, she had retained her beauty.
Despite her illness, she never stopped imploring divine grace. Lady Akossiwavi Elizabeth left on December 25, 2023 after Christmas mass at the end of the family meal. “AKPE Mada Na Mawu” was her regular heart song with her family before going to bed as usual.
A few moments after lunch she was found by one of her daughters in a comatose state. Despite all the resuscitation methods tried by her children, she did not say another word.
Rushed to one of the closest hospitals, she died shortly after her admission. What a happy end to life!
“I cried out and God heard me”
I cried and God wiped away my tears
I prayed and God answered my prayers
Francisca, Afi, Edwin, Annie, Rita, our beloved in her final resting place says a big thank you for the love, assistance, care and warmth with which you surrounded her during her last years.
The whole family of our late beloved says Akpe, Midawase, Thank You, Thank You...
May all the other members of the family, and the friends who, near or far, assisted our beloved in different ways also receive the gratitude of the grieving families.
May all those whom she may have offended voluntarily or involuntarily receive and accept her apologies.
May your prayers accompany us to maintain the serenity, respect and brotherly love that characterized you.
Tassi, Dada, Grandma, Mommy, we all love you but God loves you more than us. His will has been done. You fought a good fight. You have completed your race. You kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness is reserved for you.
(2 Timothy 4:7-8)
Let us give thanks to God for all his blessings, to him be the glory without end. May Your Soul Rest In Peace.
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