Virginia C. Asala Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Virginia Asala (nee Uboh) was born on December 6, 1930 in Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. She was married to Mr. Parkinson Charles Asala in 1948 and the union was blessed with five children: Chukwuma, Ifeanyichukwu, Late Godwin Nduka, Sylvia, and Baldwin. The couple met and got married in Onitsha and after living there for a few years, they moved to Sapele, Delta State. They thereafter moved to Lagos in 1950. “VC” as she was popularly called by her friends worked at the Nigeria Ports Authority, Lagos until she joined her husband in England who was there for further studies. On her return to Nigeria, VC worked at the Shell Oil Marketing Company and then at the British Petroleum Limited (BP) from where she retired after 28 years of exemplary service. Upon retirement she went into the restaurant/catering business with a close friend for many years before relocating to the United States. “Mumsy” as she was fondly called by her children and extended family, was fluent in several Nigerian languages including, Agbor/Ika, Igbo, Efik, Yoruba and Itsekiri and this endeared her to her many friends from the different regions in Nigeria. Mumsy was a woman of God and deep faith her entire life. She was a prominent member of the Bishop Tugwell Memorial Anglican Church, Lagos Nigeria. When she relocated to the US, she consistently attended DGM Church in Bowie, Maryland for over 15 years. Attending church on Sunday was the highlight of her week, she would always wake up early in the morning, dress up elegantly and eagerly await her ride to church at the door. Mumsy was a great cook and loved to feed anyone who showed up at her house including her children’s friends and many loved ones who to this day remember the many delicious meals they ate at Mumsie’s house. VC was also an influential leader in many cultural organizations in Lagos and Agbor. She had an extensive network of loyal friends to whom she was fiercely loyal as well. Mumsy, your children remember you as an exemplary mother. You were completely committed to our welfare and always prepared to give up everything you had to make sure we were well cared for even into adulthood. We, including your grandchildren and great grandchildren love and appreciate you for your sacrifices and unconditional love to us all. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Grandma, we love you very much. Virginia Asala is survived by her children, grandchildren and, great grandchildren.

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Virginia C. Asala

December 6, 1930 - January 18, 2021