Tunji Olugbodi’s Mother, Grace Olabisi Passes On
Madam Grace Olabisi Olugbodi, the mother of prominent marketing communications expert and Chief Executive Officer of Verdant Zeal Group, Tunji Olugbodi, has passed away at the age of 83.
Her death occurred on April 18, 2026, exactly a week after the burial of her beloved husband, J.O. Olugbodi.
The news was officially confirmed in a statement released by her son on Monday, April 27, titled “Transition of Madam Grace Olabisi Olugbodi ‘Extraordinary Grace’.”
The statement reads…
With heavy hearts yet with heartfelt praise and gratitude to God, the Olugbodi family of Ara Kingdom in Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State announce the passing-on of their mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and matriarch Mrs Grace Olabisi Olugbodi JP (Extraordinary Grace). She was aged 83 years.
This occurred on 18th April 2026, exactly a week after the burial of her husband of over 65 years, the Unforgettable J.O. Olugbodi on 11th April 2026. What God has joined together, even death could not keep apart for long.
The family is grateful to God that, true to her name, she lived a life of extraordinary grace, bringing up 8 boys and 1 girl, and being a mother, big sister and friend to many other people. She was an exemplar of the success and deep satisfaction that comes from a life of hard work, fortitude and a strong mindset that would not back down in the face of life’s many challenges and vicissitudes.
She was also a pillar of faith, love and grace. Her life was a testament of service to God and to the transformation that comes from knowing Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
She will be missed, not only by her family, but also by the many Christian sisters and brothers that she loved, served and was a blessing to in her lifetime.
Her son, Dr Tunji Olugbodi an advertising, media and communications veteran and Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Verdant Zeal Marketing Communications Group, said of her death: “Though we mourn, we rejoice that she is now resting peacefully in the bosom of her Maker, reunited with her husband. She was indeed an extra ordinary blessing “.
The celebration of life arrangements are as follows:
Service of Songs and Tributes – Friday, May 8, 2026 at Union Baptist Church, Osogbo, Osun State.
The funeral service and interment will take place at the First Baptist Church, Ara Kingdom on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 11 am.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, grandchildren, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Thanks be to God for Extraordinary Grace Olabisi Olugbodi JP.
Asiwaju Dr Tunji Olugbodi
For the family
