Flora Nkere

Flora Wanazo Nkere, beloved daughter of the late Isidore Nkere and Genevieve Mwa Nkingi, was born on October 25, 1949 in Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was the second child of seven children. She departed this life on May 28, 2004, after a short sudden illness.She received her education at the Pensionat Albert ler in Bukavu and the St. Paul. After her graduation she became employed at the National Saving of Congo (CADECO).She married Mr. Ellie R. Zambali on April 30, 1972 and moved to Kinshasa. From this union seven children were born; Francine, Natalie, Guy, Billy, Paulin, Lina and Benjamin.She worked at the “Office des Routes” as executive secretary. Flora was known to be a true warrior and towering example of strength, she was compassionate and always willing to help when needed. Her wisdom and wit gave consolation and strength to everyone who crossed her path. Her loving and giving spirit will live on in all of those whose lives she touched. In early eighties she realized that God meant for her to raise up people and spread God’s love among troubled families. She joined the Full Gospel congregation in Kinshasa. While studying the Bible, she participated in many evangelical conventions and many conferences.She moved to the United States in August 2000 and while here she worked hard to bring four of her children to the United States. She loved living in the U.S. and had set many goals to achieve in the future. She had planned to start Bible studies to strengthen her calling in the ministry of the gospel. She was a faithful member of the Bethel AME Church.After finishing Computer training, because of her zeal to excellence and always in search to better herself and her family, she started to work at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Hygiene. Later on she started to work with HMS HOST, this remained her last employment.She leaves to cherish her memroy: her husband, her seven children; six grandchildren, Mike, Randy, Victor, Christian, Vanessa and Alexander; her sisters, Mama Cigashamwa Mwa Nkere, Mama Maheshe Jeanne and Mama Kajangu; brothers, Engelberg Malaika, Ntanda Nkingi and Alfred; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Mama Kaju as we all called her was deeply loved and cherished by her nieces and nephews who always turned to her for advice. Among those glorifying in the homegoing are her sons-in-law, great-nephew and great-nieces, a host of other family and friends.

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Flora Nkere

October 25, 1949 - May 28, 2004