always thinking of this beauty. i’m forever grateful for this loving woman.

Thinking of your mom today,  Victa, and remembering her among the most excellent and outstanding people I ever encountered. The love she inspired won't be forgotten. Love, Daniela

missing this model 😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😍😘😍💕💕

always thinking of this gorgeous lady ♥️♥️

always thinking about my favorite person ♥️❤️♥️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

a week before nanan died i would wake up and find her sleeping on me. all i do is think of her. 

Mainie, que ton âme repose dans la lumière et la paix du Christ ressuscité. 

My condolences to the family, may auntie rest in heavenly peace.
Tamia

Nanan is so beautiful. I love my grandma. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

More pictures of my bestfriend and i over the years 💕💕💕😘💕😘😢😘💕

Quand tout semble nous abandonner, c'est alors que nous découvrons l'essentiel.La mort est une fin, mais Tata Germaine,ta mort n'est que la fin de ta vie terrestre,une autre vie commence pour toi.Une vie de Paix , d'amour et de bonheur auprès de ton créateur et Seigneur. Nos yeux sont en larmes car nous ne te verrons plus, mais nous te gardons toujours dans notre cœur.
Merci pour tant d'amour offert à la famille, à tes enfants et petits enfants. J'avais souhaité que tu me vois célébrer la messe mais tu iras partager le banquet céleste. Va , va rejoindre Pépé AKA et Mémé Gnankon Antony...va dans la joie de Dieu et prie pour nous. 
Ton neveu l'abbé René Bledou Guy-Maxime

Avec mes sentiments les plus profonds au nom de toute la famille, j'adresse mes sincères condoléances à mes nièces et leur famille pour la disparition de ma grande sœur. Qu'elle se repose en paix.

Depuis l’annonce de cette triste nouvelle,
mon âme est triste et mon coeur est en pleur.
Perdre une personne aimée nous plonge dans le chagrin.

Un être nous manque et tout est dépeuplé.
Mais sachez que la mort ne peut tout effacer.
Il nous reste  nos beaux souvenirs partagés.
Et l’espérance de retrouver un jour celui qui nous a quittés.
Celle même que j'appelais affectueusement l'américaine 😭

Veuillez recevoir mes condoléances très sincères et croire en mes respectueux sentiments.
 

Bernadette AKA 
Sœur cadette 

À Mainie l'Américaine,  ma petite maman et grande sœur qui a l'idée avec le frère Jacques AKA de me faire venir en France en 1979 pour les études, tu es partie trop tôt à 73 ans , un an de moins que maman Amoi Gnankon Antonie épouse AKA qui nous a quittés le 15 juin 2004,  le jour de la Sainte Germaine,  à l'âge de 74 ans. 
Tu as été une personne au grand cœur qui aime les autres sans compter et à t'oublier parfois. 
Cela faisait si longtemps qu'on ne s'était pas vu mais Dieu l'a voulu ainsi ; qu'il t'accorde le repos de ton âme dans la joie de l'espérance de la résurrection. 
J'ai foi en toi mon Dieu d'Amour et crois comme nous le disons dans le "Credo" en la rémission des péchés,  en la résurrection de la chair et à la vie éternelle. 
Mainie,  tu nous as juste devancés. 
Que Dieu,  dans sa Sainte Miséricorde,  t'accueille dans sa Lumière et sa Paix. 
On se dit pas assez "je t'aime " Famille,  aimons nous tant que nous sommes vivants. 
Bernadette  ta petite sœur qui t'aime très fort 

Dear Next Generation 

The grandma you know  was reborn in the USA in the 90’s

The mother I have known before then comes from a long line of strong,
 free-spirited, opinionated yet visionary and devoted to the bone women. 

Make no mistake the matriarchal legacy lives on no matter where we women of this family settle in the world. 

Special mention to my aunts Bernadette & Marie-Louise that have been such a role model for me throughout the years.

Special Thanks to my sisters of which I am so proud that cared for you with every fibre of their being in dignity and love. 

 June 2006, I have this image of mom’s bare feet on the pavement as I left 19431 Battleridge way Montgomery Village, for the airport on my way back to Paris.I also remember the apartment on Montrose Road Rockville. 

Mom chose to be tied to this land the”moniker”l’Américaine” was truly manifested. 

It was  used by her siblings during the years when she managed to bring 6 out 7 of her siblings in the 70’s and 80’s to France to have the opportunity to get a job, education or an opportunity they would not have had had back in Ivory Coast.

I remember you mom in your bling bling years, 8 impasse Maryse Bastié, Survilliers  Val d’Oise living in that 5 bedroom house. 

West African royalty like dressed in the latest Paris silk fashion (as photo shown).

 Welcoming people from all walks of life and from all over the world

You  were ever so generous in welcoming and helping people even when you did have enough for yourself. 

I love to tell the story of my maternal grandmother Amoin Gnankon. 
Who with little French and educational background was able to pass on such a strong legacy and leadership skills to you mom. 

 Germaine Ehoussoua’s grandkids If you so happen one day to travel to Ayame via Aboisso you will understand the level of willpower she had. 

Thanks to the people that contributed to this online memorial. 

Farewell mom. 
Say Hi to Olivier for me



A ma très chère cousine Germaine,ce n'est qu'un au-revoir.
Ma famille et moi même qui avons eu l'occasion de de revoir du côté de Washington DC....
Prions pour le repos de ton âme.
🙏🙏
Jean Yaya KONÉ depuis Paris 

La famille Bledou Aka Marie Louise et alliés à grand bassam et Abidjan souhaitent ses sincères condoléances aux enfants et petits enfants de notre regrettée grande sœur , tantie ,maman, mémé Aka Germaine. Que Dieu dans son infini bonté l'accueil dans son royaume de gloire et que son âme repose en paix. Que Dieu nous fortifie dans ces moments difficiles. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 . Loin des yeux près du cœur.

Our dearest condolences to the Aka-Nemlin Family during the loss of their beautiful mommy Germaine. It definately was my pleasure to have gotten to know her. She was a great assest to her family, there whenever they needed lovingly spiritually she did it all. Germaine you are greatly missed. Your grandchildren will miss you the most because you have been there all along. I thank you for all you did to help raise my grand daughter Neleyah and I know she loves you for that. May I  always instill in her God's principles and the love you taught her and show mercy and goodness all the time..............Until we meet again Theresa Adams

Maman Germaine, words can’t express how much I am grateful to have been one of your daughters. You opened the doors to your home and heart to my son and I when we had nothing and always made sure we were fed and taken care of. You adopted me as your own child and allowed me to be a part of your loving family and blessed me with your kindness, wisdom, and your love. Never have you ever judged me but always encouraged me and push me to do better for Josh and I. You were such a beautiful soul inside and out and my heart aches knowing I didn’t get to hold you and tell you I love you. Please continue watching over us from above. Love. M  

Mom, thank you for all of the great that you have done for our family. For maintaining a positive attitude even when times were extremely difficult. For sheltering me from the negatives and always giving me hope for a tomorrow. I will always remember how gentle your hands were. You taught me to be kind to others and to forgive those that wish ill upon  not only me but my sisters. Through you I have learned that no one is perfect and that time never stands still and that change is ok. I will truly miss hearing your laughter..... And the stares you gave when I was being a brat. Love you and miss you!! May you rest in peace.

My Sincerest Love and Condolences go out to the Entire Family Of Ms. Germaine Ehoussoua Aka. I know this is always tough for all. But knowing Ms. Germaine has been very humbling. A very Sweet Person ,who Showed Her Love for Her  Entire Family. I am one of the next door neighbors  and have had the pleasure of Seeing, knowing and Experiencing Her Love, Godliness ,and Respect. From My Family to Yours, Heaven is For Real, and Ms.  Germaine is with Our Lord and Savior, in Paradise!

OBITUARY

Germaine Ehoussoua Aka

September 8, 1949 – November 22, 2022

Schimunek Funeral Home

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