Late Aburi girls student laid to rest

First-year Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) student, Stacey Okyere, who tragically passed away after a short illness, has been laid to rest.

The burial service of the 16-year-old student was held at her family house in Ablekuma, Accra and was subsequently buried at the Ablekuma cemetery in Accra on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

An autopsy report released on Monday, February 26, 2024, disclosed that Stacy Okyere died as a result of Cerebrospinal Meningitis.

In a tribute read by the parents, they described Stacy Okyere as a very loving child.

“From the day you came into our lives, you brought an abundance of joy and warmth. Your laughter filled our home, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Ohemaa, my girlfriend, you were a beacon of light, a source of endless pride and happiness.”

In a tribute by Aburi Girls’ SHS, it read: “In the classroom, Stacy Okyere was not only diligent and eager to learn, but she also inspired her peers with her curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Her presence was a source of joy, and she brought a sense of camaraderie and unity to our school community.”