Elizabeth Juah-Koffa Nepay

The late Mrs. Elizabeth Juah Koffah Nepay, also known as “Sister” was born in Accra, Ghana on July 8, 1938 to the union of the late Mr. John Wlesneh Koffah and Mrs. Mary Gbaleewiah Koffah of the Kpain District Town of Bolo Blacy, Sinoe County. During her stay in Ghana, at the age of two, she was baptized in the Catholic Church.During the days of her youth, she lived with her parents. She learned tailoring, baking and singing. At the age of sixteen, she met Mr. Nepay and married at the age of 17. She was blessed with two boys, namely Joseph Fokay and Nicholas. She then relocated to Ashmun Street in Monrovia, Liberia, where two other sons, Sarwee and Patrick were born. Her husband predeceased her at an early age.Elizabeth was later involved in other unions. These unions were blessed with Charles, Gloria, Tersia, Anastas, Theresa, Lawrence, Bryant, Veronica, Eddie and Unice. She was also blessed with twenty-four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.She became a born-again Christian, and joined the New Jerusalem Temple in Logan Town in the Year 1973. From that time, she pressed strongly into the things of God, and was a powerful prayer mother, and missionary. She also pursued study at the Monrovia Bible Training Center, where she did three years of studies. Upon her graduation, she was certificated as a well-known missionary and prayer warrior from 1995-2000. She later moved to Christopolis Christian Center, pastored by her nephew, Reverend Edward Nepay. There she remained until she traveled to visit her children in the United States of America in May of 2001.While in the United States, she presided primarily in the Baltimore area with her children. She immersed herself in the work of intercessory prayer, both at the church and at home. She was a faithful member of the intercessory prayer group, and of the choir. Sister was a mighty prayer warrior. She fasted and prayed the heart of God fervently as she interceded on behalf of others. Fasting and praying was a part of her lifestyle. She continued the work of the Lord even in the Baltimore area, and quickly became one of the favorite Mothers of the church. Many members at Bethel Baltimore lovingly referred to her as “Grandma.”Mother Elizabeth was a polyglot who spoke many Ghanian and Liberian languages. She had the distinct ability of singing many hymns in various languages. She loved to dance and sing praises to the glory of the God.Our dear mother, Sister was a caring loving mother. She always encourages others in the ways of God’s Kingdom. She told all of her family to know God. Because of her bold stand, a majority of the family members came to know God, and are born-again believers. She loved her family, was loyal, sincere and aggressively concerned with the welfare of others.The children, Nicholas, Sarwee, and Anastas predeceased Mrs. Elizabeth Juah Koffah Nepay. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Joseph Forkay Nepay, Patrick Nepay, Gloria Cooper, Charles Monger, Tersia Reeves, Theresa Koffah, Lawrence, Bryant Nepay, Veronica Johnson, Eddie Johnson, and Unice. She also leaves to mourn her loss her daughters-in-law, Venus Nepay and Kona-Facia Nepay and sons-in-law, Samuel Reeves and Banda Cooper. She also leaves to mourn her loss two younger sisters, Mrs. Mary Koffah Boye and Margret Koffah Gobah; and four brothers, Joseph, James, Felix Koko Wleh, and Robert Koffah; twenty-four grandchildren; three great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.Sister, you have worked assiduously during your days on earth. Go and rest beside the Almighty God, our creator. You have played you part very well. We will always remember you dearly. Sister, we will miss you, but God loves you best. Bye-bye Sister.

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Elizabeth Juah-Koffa Nepay

July 29, 1938 - January 12, 2004