The Ghanaian community in Chicago has been hit with terrible news as the Gadangme Community Organization announced the death of their former Queenmother, Manye Naa Odatsoo, a.k.a , Ms. Evelyn Lamptey. She was 71. She passed away at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences on June 23, 2023, after a prolonged hospitalization.
A daughter and a son survive her.
She served as the second Queenmother of the organization with honor.
The announcement was posted by the President of the organization, Mr. Sonny Mills . It states , “May the Peace of God be with you. With a heavy heart, the Gadangme family of Chicago wishes to announce the transition of our Former Queenmother, Manye Naa Odatsoo, a.k.a, Ms. Evelyn Lamptey, which sad event occurred in the wee hours of today, Friday, June 23, 2023. Please keep the family in your prayers, and condolences to us all. May Her Soul Rest In Perfect Peace”.
Further arrangements will be announced later.
Meanwhile, condolences have been pouring in:
In a short message, the chief of the organization ,Nii Amarh Akonfra , said the late queenmother served the organization with all her heart . He wished her peaceful rest in the bosom of the Lord.
The queenmother,Manye Naa Ohui Amachoe Ablade l , a.k.a, Juliet Owusu, said the late queenmother represented the Ga-Dangme culture in Chicago excellently. She concluded by saying the late queenmother’s legacy will forever be cherished.
Felicia Apprey wrote on her Facebook wall: I’ll never be able to thank you enough. The epitome of strength. To come from Ghana, raise your kids, raise your grandkids, and teach us more about ourselves and our culture than we could ever learn on our own. This sucks, but I’m at peace knowing you’re at peace. I love you, Grandma.
An elder in the Ghanaian community here, Nii Okine of Bolingbrook, wrote: May her beautiful soul rest in peace.
The president of the Brong-Ahafo Association and the Ghana National Council Treasurer, Benjamin Kodom-Ayensu, wrote: Our condolences to the family. May her soul rest in peace.
Pictures: Credit Felicia Apprey
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
My deepest condolences to the family and the Chicago Ghanaian Community.
We will miss you Queen. Fare thee well till we meet again.
Kpoo, Kpoo, Aatsoo ManNye!
Wogbe Dzeke Association wishes your beautiful, precious soul a rest in the perfect peace of God. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
My condolences to family. May She Rest In Peace.
Manye , we miss you . Rest well. Thanks for the ride.
Manye Naa Odaatsoo.
Yaawor Dzogbaa
Fair Thee Well. ❤️
Manye Naa Odaatsoo.
Yaawor Dzogbaa
Fair Thee Well. ❤️
Kpoo, kpoo, Aatsoo ManNye!
Wogbe Dzeke Association wishes your beautiful, peaceful soul a perfect rest. In Jesus’ name , amen.
You will forever be missed mommy. Please know that you have raised a strong man all by yourself.
My sister Roberta & I will continue to make you proud.
Please give Prince and Lovina a big hug and kiss for us.
Love U mommy. Rest Well till we meet again ❤️