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https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.41-214x300.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.41-732x1024.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.41-768x1075.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.41-1097x1536.jpeg 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1429px) 100vw, 1429px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Funeral Rites for the Mother of Sister Agyewaa<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Dear Members of the Okyeman DFW,\n\nSister Juliet Ryan aka Agyewaa and her family invite you to join them in honoring the memory of their beloved mother. We kindly request the presence of the Okyeman Association as we gather to offer our support and pay our final respects.\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday, August 15, 2026\n Time: 6:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST\nLocation: Fretz Recreation Center, 6950 Belt Line Rd., Dallas, TX 75254\n\nAdditional details regarding the arrangements may be found on the attached flyer. \n\nWe look forward to standing together as a community during this time of reflection and remembrance.\n\nThank You\nThe Okyeman Association of DFW News. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9373834 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9373834\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25cdfa6c elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"25cdfa6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1097\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.42.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-16688\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.42.jpeg 1097w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.42-206x300.jpeg 206w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.42-702x1024.jpeg 702w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.42-768x1120.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/okyemandfw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-18.42.42-1053x1536.jpeg 1053w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1097px) 100vw, 1097px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Funeral Notice: In Loving Memory of the Mother of Sister Joyce Forson<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Dear Okyeman Association Family,\n\nOur dear Sister Joyce Forson and her family are preparing to bid a final farewell to their beloved mother. We invite all members of the Okyeman Association of DFW to join us in supporting the family during this time of mourning and remembrance.\n\nPlease join us for the funeral rites:\n\nWhen: Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST\n\n Where: Walnut Hill Church of Christ, 10550 Marshall Lane, Dallas, TX 75229\n\nPlease refer to the attached flyer for further information. \n\nWe appreciate your presence and your continued solidarity with our fellow members.\n\nWarmly,\nThe Okyeman Association of DFW News <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-723e3aa e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"723e3aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;curve&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n    <path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M1000,4.3V0H0v4.3C0.9,23.1,126.7,99.2,500,100S1000,22.7,1000,4.3z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a29249 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a29249\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9681e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9681e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Okyeman DFW 5 Years Anniversary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7538e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f7538e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:70\">Celebrating Five Years of Unity!\u00a0<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:243\">The Okyeman Association of DFW proudly commemorated her 5th anniversary in June 2023. 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We kindly request the presence of the Okyeman Association as we gather to offer our support and pay our final respects. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST Location: Fretz Recreation Center, 6950 Belt Line Rd., Dallas, TX 75254 Additional details regarding the arrangements may be found on the attached flyer. We look forward to standing together as a community during this time of reflection and remembrance. Thank You The Okyeman Association of DFW News. Funeral Notice: In Loving Memory of the Mother of Sister Joyce Forson Dear Okyeman Association Family, Our dear Sister Joyce Forson and her family are preparing to bid a final farewell to their beloved mother. We invite all members of the Okyeman Association of DFW to join us in supporting the family during this time of mourning and remembrance. Please join us for the funeral rites: When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST Where: Walnut Hill Church of Christ, 10550 Marshall Lane, Dallas, TX 75229 Please refer to the attached flyer for further information. We appreciate your presence and your continued solidarity with our fellow members. Warmly, The Okyeman Association of DFW News Okyeman DFW 5 Years Anniversary Celebrating Five Years of Unity!\u00a0 The Okyeman Association of DFW proudly commemorated her 5th anniversary in June 2023. This milestone marked a significant journey of fostering the Okyeman community here in Dallas, celebrating Ghanaian heritage, and empowering each other in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Read more Learn More \u00a92026. 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We kindly request the presence of the Okyeman Association as we gather to offer our support and pay our final respects. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST Location: Fretz Recreation Center, 6950 Belt Line Rd., Dallas, TX 75254 Additional details regarding the arrangements may be found on the attached flyer. We look forward to standing together as a community during this time of reflection and remembrance. Thank You The Okyeman Association of DFW News. Funeral Notice: In Loving Memory of the Mother of Sister Joyce Forson Dear Okyeman Association Family, Our dear Sister Joyce Forson and her family are preparing to bid a final farewell to their beloved mother. We invite all members of the Okyeman Association of DFW to join us in supporting the family during this time of mourning and remembrance. Please join us for the funeral rites: When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST Where: Walnut Hill Church of Christ, 10550 Marshall Lane, Dallas, TX 75229 Please refer to the attached flyer for further information. We appreciate your presence and your continued solidarity with our fellow members. Warmly, The Okyeman Association of DFW News Okyeman DFW 5 Years Anniversary Celebrating Five Years of Unity!\u00a0 The Okyeman Association of DFW proudly commemorated her 5th anniversary in June 2023. This milestone marked a significant journey of fostering the Okyeman community here in Dallas, celebrating Ghanaian heritage, and empowering each other in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Read more Learn More \u00a92026. 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We kindly request the presence of the Okyeman Association as we gather to offer our support and pay our final respects. Event Details Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM CST Location: Fretz Recreation Center, 6950 Belt Line Rd., Dallas, TX 75254 Additional details regarding the arrangements may be found on the attached flyer. We look forward to standing together as a community during this time of reflection and remembrance. Thank You The Okyeman Association of DFW News. Funeral Notice: In Loving Memory of the Mother of Sister Joyce Forson Dear Okyeman Association Family, Our dear Sister Joyce Forson and her family are preparing to bid a final farewell to their beloved mother. We invite all members of the Okyeman Association of DFW to join us in supporting the family during this time of mourning and remembrance. 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