Vegrar K. Sumo

Vegrar K. Sumo a.k.a "Lovo" or "Barbara", was born December 4th 1956 in Bolahun, Lofa County Liberia by her two parents Fredrick K. Gobewole Sr. (deceased) and Vida K. Morris. She is survived by her step father Frank E. Cowen Sr. (deceased), play mother Yatte F. Conway, husband Emmanuel Flahn, four children: Esther Kingsley and Renea Kingsley (deceased), Dekontee Flahn and Evina Flahn, her ten brothers and sisters: Peter Morris, Joseph Bushman, Hawa Segrain, Ebun Bushman, Fredrick K. Gobewole Jr. (deceased), Stephen H. Gobewole, James J. Gobewole (deceased), Emmond G. Gobewole, Elizabeth Gobewole (deceased) and Esther Gobewole (deceased) and her six grandchildren: Barbara Hodges, Bobby Karblee, Fredrick Karblee, Frank Karblee, Rejoice E. Karnley and Peter Kerkula. She leaves behind a host of uncles, her favorite uncle being Michael Korhone, aunts, nephews, nieces and close friends.

She attended Swedish Free Pentecostal Mission Elementary School in Vionjana, Lofa County and Zion Academy High School in Monrovia, Liberia. She was very active and was always involved growing up. She was a member of Liberia Girls Guard, ROTC and soccer. In 1986, she moved to the United States and resided in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Lovo was a hard worker and always did her best to provide for her and her family. She worked at Charlesgate Nursing Home and Eleanor Slater Hospital, State of Rhode Island.

Barbara was a very sociable and prominent person in the community and a Traditional woman. Besides spending time with her family, she enjoyed: cooking, dancing, singing, keeping up with the latest fashion trends, attending social events and much more.

She had a bright energetic personality. Lovo was known for her ability to always lend a helping hand, never forgetting to put her family first. She touched many lives with her generosity and will always be remembered forever.

Vegrar went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23rd at the age of 63 in her home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

For further information please contact:

  • Emmanuel Flahn: 401-834-2728
  • Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gobewole: 401-728-3972
  • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koon: 401-580-6705
  • Helmut McIntosh: 267-767-3832