Marian Olande Fadenipo was born in Nigeria on May 30, 1935 to Pelade and Samuel Akinsowon. Marian lost her mother when she was an infant and was cared for by her grandmother, father and some family members.
Marian was educated in Nigeria. She started her career as a school teacher. She soon realized that her heart was in fashion designing. She excelled in her profession and ran her own fashion design school in Nigeria, where she educated her students to do the same.
In 2001, Marian came to the United States to assist her daughter, a single parent to care for her four grandsons. She worked as a fashion designer and babysat. Marian had a giving heart, with her earnings, she supported her daughter and grandsons, and others in need.
Marian was blessed and delighted when she welcomed her first great grandson, who shared her birthday. They both had a close bond.
Marian loved the Lord and people. She loved to pray and worship. Loved her church family at Abundant life.
Marian lost her two oldest sons (born 1957 and 1960) at a young age. On April 10th 2019, the Lord called her home to join her sons and other loved ones.
Marian was survived by her children, grandchildren, and her great grandchildren.
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