What a painful shock your passing has been to us all 💔

Oh, my dear Aunty Chizo…

Words truly fail me. But one thing is certain—I will carry your memory with me always.

You were ever-present, endlessly loving, deeply caring, and such a beautiful soul—more than just my aunt, you were a friend. 💝

I’ll never forget my first personal encounter with you during my visit to Atlanta. Although we had met briefly in Houston years before, it was in Atlanta that I truly got to know you. On my way there, I learned you had big dogs, and at the time, I was terrified of animals. I remember driving into your driveway, frozen in fear, unable to step out of the car. But you came over, gently leaned in, and whispered, “They only want to smell you.” And sure enough, that’s all Rocky and Sophie did. You helped me overcome a lifelong fear that day.

By the end of that trip, Rocky and Sophie weren’t just your pets—they felt like family to me. When Rocky passed, you called to tell me, as you always did, keeping me close to your life and checking in with love. You and Uncle Chuka treated me like a sister, and I will never take that for granted. 🙏🏾
When you got Archie, you sent me a picture of him as a puppy 🩵. On my last visit to Atlanta, he had grown so big and was jumping all over me like we were old friends—all because of the connection you helped build. I know he misses you deeply. 💔

I miss you, too. 😔

You taught me so much—from healthy living to the vitamins I now keep in my cabinet because of you. And that fragrance you always wore… I just had to get it for myself. You always smelled divine.

And your jollof rice—Kai! I’ll miss it so much!

Aunty Chizo, your absence leaves a huge void. You will be sorely missed.
I pray for Uncle Chuka, Nnamdi, Obinna, and Afam—may the Lord comfort and heal their broken hearts.

They, and all of us, have lost a gem.

You loved deeply and fiercely. Your siblings and friends meant the world to you. You made each of us feel like your favorite, simply because you were so intentional and assuring in your love.

Till we meet again at the feet of Jesus.

Adieu 🕊🕊🕊 Love,

Buki Tijani