MAMA CECILIA NDIP BISONG was born on October 15, 1939 in Ossing village, Manyu Division, South West province Cameroon to Pa Augustine Ndipbangha and Ma Sarah Ndipakonah of Talangaye. She was the youngest daughter with two sisters, Elizabeth Oben Besong and Emilia Ayukmanyi. She got married to the love of her life, Pa Aloysius Tabe Bisong and was blessed with three boys; Henry, Fidelis and Cornelius who is of blessed memory. Her family life was focused on supporting her boys, stepchildren, siblings and extended family. She continued to bounce back with an infectious smile after her challenging health and luxuriate in the life of her grandchildren, Smith, Ma Ndip, Bate-Besong, Cecille, Cornelius and two great grandchildren. Mami Cecilia attended the N. A. School and later the Girls school Victoria (now Limbe). She passed the Grade II entrance exam into the Nursing Practical School, Shishong, Bamenda North West Province where she graduated with a diploma in Nursing. She later obtained additional training in practical Nursing and Midwifery in Mankon Bamenda. She spent her entire professional career as a veteran midwife nurse at the Mamfe General Hospital, a career that spanned over three decades. Notably, she served as an important resource to the hospital offering midwifery skills, direct supervision and mentoring to new midwives as they transitioned to nursing practice. She was later transferred to lead the midwifery Division at Kembong Community Health Center, Manyu Division, a position she served until her retirement. Upon retirement from public service, she continued to render full time volunteering services attending to "catching even more babies" both at homes and within her hometown Ossing Community Health Center. Mami Cecilia was a devout Christian of the Mamfe Diocese and held strong core Christian beliefs through her eternity. In her final days, she saw her savior through a glassy dark and now at peace face to face, sitting on the throne with the angels for her humanity to saving babies lives. Mami was blessed and reconciled the soul celebrations of birthday revival at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Duncanville, Texas. Mami Cecilia devoted much of her personal time organizing within many community social nets. A matron and Bonafede member of the ManyuWomans organization (MOWA) and many other traditional groupings in Cameroon. She is predeceased in death by her son Cornelius Bisong, survived by her husband, Pa Aloysius Tabe Bisong, children Henry, Fidel and Pamela, grandchildren; Smith, MaNdip, Bate, Cecille and Cornelius Bisong. Step Children: Martha, Priscila. Beatrice, Charlz, Bridget, Pamela, Emer entia, Aloysius, Roland, Rita, Maggie and Gwen. Niece: Sarah Akwo, Grand Niece Emilia Arrey. She is also survived by an extended family relative and friends to celebrate her profound and unique legacy. May Mami Cecilia Ndip Bisong whom we love so dearly rest in peace with our Savior and Lord. Viewing, Visitation 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Mass of Christian Burial Noon Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1111 Daniedale Road, Duncanville, Texas 75137. Her body will be sent to Cameroon for final services and burial there on May 7, 2021. The funeral service will be livestreamed. Here is the link to the Saturday service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87233211880pwd=clgrR1I1Ujh4SG1YWjdFN1JVVDBMQT09 SERVICES

Visitation

Friday, April 23, 2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:00 PM

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1111 Danieldale Road Duncanville, TX 75137

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, May 07, 2021 1:00 PM

Saint Anthony Catholic Church Buea,, Cameroon