Mrs. Deddeh Martha Baysah-Antoine
August 23,1958 - April 18, 2020
August 23,1958-April 18, 2020. It is with deepest sorrow that the Antoine and Baysah families announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Mrs. Deddeh Martha Baysah-Antoine (affectionally know as Dee, D Bass, and make it happen). This sad event occurred on Saturday April 18, at the John F Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia Liberia. Deddeh was a committed Christian and devoted member of Holy Matyrs Church in Bardnesville. Deddeh was a lifetime devoted member of Knights and Ladies of Marshall and First Noble Lady-Court #125.
Deddeh turned to active politics in the last Presidential elections as Chair lady of the women's wing Of the Unity Party. Deddeh was a graduate of Monrovia Central High school. A graduate of the University of Liberia, Business college, she later received her Master's degree from Strayer University in Atlanta Georgia. In her professional life, she worked at LCADP in Viojama Lofa county, Liberia Agriculture and development Bank in Monrovia until her departure to the USA in April 1996.
Deddeh worked as a caregiver at Woodheaven in Philadelphia, PA. She later moved to Atlanta Georgia where she worked as Manger at Hardee's resturant. Daddeh was a woman always looking to advance. She took advantage of the opportunity with Delta Airlines 2001. where she worked as administrative assistants until her departure to Liberia in 2013 and immediately started serving her country at The A. M. Dogliotti College of Medicine as Executive Assistant the position she held until her death. Mrs. Deddeh Baysah-Antoine was a loveable person, she lightened up the room when she walked in and brought joy were ever she wants.
Mrs. Deddeh Baysah Antoine was predeceased by her parents Mr. Koiboi Baysah And Mrs. Sarah Baysah, her brother Richard Degin Baysah. She leave to mourn her loss: her loving husband Mr. Felix H Antoine, Children: Haword Baysah (Fatu) Annie Wedor Baysah ,Bendu Emmalyn Baysah, Monalisa Angel Nimely, sisters: Grace Jallah (Andrew) Seyeneah Baysah, Konah Baysah, Brothers: Jallah Baysah, James Baysah, aunties: Annie Kai, Beatrice Kai, In- Laws Pastor Jane Mulbah ( Dr. Percival) Jules Antoine ( Veritina), Gmsanoh Gering, Rodney Antione (Ottie) Aunty Rebecca Williams, welma mensah Dr. Tudae Torboh. grand children: Jallah, Prince, Kulee, Howard, Jenkinson, Anthony, Morlu, Korvah, Sarah, Ballah and Siazia. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and-friends in the United State, Liberia and other parts of the world.
Deddeh, Dee, D Bass, make it happened, we love you and we miss you, but our Heavenly Father loves you best. May your beautiful soul rest in perfect pace.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, viewing and funeral services will not be open to the public Funeral services Friday , May 1, 2020 9:00AM St. Moses funeral Home Gardnesville Liberia. Interment: Friday May 1, Digsville Liberia.
Contact persons:
- Felix H. Antoine, 231886564676/321886992779
- Grace Jallah 301-919-9990
- Annie Wedor Baysah 231886583433
- Andrew A Jallah 321880168598
- Jules Antoine 404-514-6592
- Howard Baysah: 678-938-5127
Memorial Service for our mother\sister will be held at a later date to be announced.
Contributions in the USA can be made via cash app: $gdollars7 or Zelle: 301-919-9990 (Grace Jallah) Pastor Jane Mulbah : cashapp: $janeMulbah, Zelle-404-579-3546 Annie W Baysah; 0886583433
