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Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo: The Unsung Hero of Accra’s Public Transport

Meet Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo, the unsung hero of Accra's public transport, dedicating her life to helping commuters.

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Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo

Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo: The Unsung Hero of Accra's Public Transport

Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo, a 98-year-old Accra resident, has passed away. She died on Saturday, 4th July 2026, in Accra.

A Life of Service

Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo's contributions to Accra's public transport system are notable, though often overlooked. Despite her passing, her legacy as a dedicated member of the community lives on.

Family and Friends Pay Tribute

Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo's family and friends have announced her death with deep sorrow. They will hold a pre-burial, burial, and thanksgiving service on Thursday, 6th August 2026, at 8.30 am at the Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Accra. The service will be followed by a private burial and final funeral rites.

A Life of Devotion

Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo's dedication to her community is evident in the many lives she touched. Her children, Edwin Kwarteng Bekoe, Sophia Frema Annan, and her grandchildren, Emil Bo Kwarteng, David Nii Tete Annan, Benjamin Annan, Reginald Ekow Barnes, Elsie Awurabena Barnes, Frema Kwarteng, and Manu Kwarteng, will miss her dearly. She also had three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Arrangements

The funeral arrangements for Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo are as follows: no wakekeeping. The pre-burial, burial, and thanksgiving service will be held on Thursday, 6th August 2026, at 8.30 am at the Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Accra. The service will be followed by a private burial and final funeral rites.

Madam Gladys Naa-Afi Dodoo's passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew her. Her contributions to Accra's public transport system will not be forgotten, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.


Source: Joy Online