Young wise and vibrant

Virtuous, tender and so bright

An only child, a miracle Child

Born out of adversity ever so mild

Sent to Minna, when only a Minor

To be taught and brought up on a manor

A teacher she became

At Idi-Aba was the Sesame

That opened the door to the globe

The world became smaller as she strode

The corridors of learning

May Perry was her favorite

A teacher of exceptional character

Hailed from Canto Georgia

To Africa obeying the saviour

Laying a mark always to be savoured

What a mission, what a missionary

She was Hannah and not ordinary

At Baba Lawoyin she met Isaac

Love at first sight at the site

Swept off her feet and away on the kite

Married with seven golden children

through struggle, pain and sacrifice

the seven all stood on a sure foundation

Of Christ which is our inheritance

She could have left

But she stayed

For the seven she gave it all

walked on fire, coal and dust

She endured all the frost that bites and leaves everlasting marks

Now frail but the less no tail

she still the head in all she does

Walks with a cain but still keen

about knowledge with a pen

Inspiring others to do the same

Memories of Rachel are fresh

Piles of it are stored in our minds

She gave and still gives

All she has and ever had

Herself!!!!!!

That’s all we ask

That’s all we need

And it’s more than enough