In Loving Memory of
Deaconess
VictoriaBadejokoLawoyin
née Ogunniyi
June 5, 1924 – July 19, 2026
She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
— Psalm 116:15
Her Story
A life of quiet, steady service
Deaconess Victoria Badejoko Lawoyin (née Ogunniyi) was born on June 5, 1924, in Aiyetoro, Yewa, Ogun State, Nigeria, to Towobola Anike Olaogun and Alade Ogunniyi. She received her education under the Baptist Mission at Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, where she completed her studies through Teacher Training College.
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Funeral Arrangements
Friday, July 31, 2026
Wake keeping at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at DeVol Funeral Home, Gaithersburg, Maryland, with interment immediately following at Rockville Cemetery.