The late Mrs Ijatu Barrie, the daughter of the late popular business magnet Alhaji Mohamed Bailor Barrie, passed to eternity at the Medical Hospital, Raleigh, in North Carolina. Ijatu Barrie was buried on Saturday, March 21. She was 62 years old. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. (Photo: Late Ijatu Barrie, RIP).

The late Ijatu Barrie, born on April 27, 1963, was known for her active role as a Muslim, a dedicated community pillar in the Sierra Leone Community, and a kind-hearted sister, sweet mother, aunt, and nice cousin who will surely be missed.

Offering deepest sympathy yesterday to her elder brother, Mr Amadu Barrie, my cousin, based in the USA, he disclosed that Ijatu Barrie was feeling unwell for a while and recently underwent surgery, but her health condition did not improve.

“We just returned from the funeral with the other family members. Very sad,” Cousin Amadu Barrie told the Organiser editor yesterday. Family members were present at the funeral, including elder sister Ramata Barrie. (Photo: RIP Ijatu Barrie).

The other Barrie family members include Madam Binta Barrie, Madam Fatmeh, Mr MB, Mr Alhaji, etc. Ijatu’s elder brother from the same mother, the late Mr Tejan Barrie, passed away around two years ago in Freetown. May the soul of the departed rest in peace, Ameen. More details on Ijatu’s funeral by Mr Ahmed R. Wurie, USA, who attended the ceremony.

Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilahi Rajoun for Our Dear Late Neneh Ijatu Bi Alhaji MB Barrie

By Ahmed R Wurie (Baloster), State of Virginia, USA

It is with a heavy heart that our sister-in-law, Mrs Ijatu Barrie Wurie, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. It happened on the 27th day of Lailatur Qhadr in the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Late Ijatu Barrie is survived by his son, Bailor, and her husband, Mr Alieu Wurie. During the re-pass and the reception ceremony, there were lots of people who came to support and pay respect to the family for the shocking death of Mrs Ijatu Barrie Wurie.

Her schoolmates from Harford School for Girls, Moyamba, a Group of Sisters in Islam, the family of her husband and her own family, friends and well-wishers paid tribute to the late Ijatu Barrie Wurie.

May the Almighty Allah forgive her earthly shortcomings, sins, mistakes and have mercy on her soul. May God grant her Jannatul Firdaus. May her grave be widened from the gardens of paradise and filled with light, and grant her firmness when questioned.

She died at Wake Medical Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina, Raleigh Cemetery at 6732 Hankinson Road, Wendel, North Carolina. Repass. Janazah prayers were offered at the Raleigh Islamic Center Masjid, North Carolina. RIP.

Editor’s Sympathy

Abu Shaw, editor and publisher of the Organiser newspaper, is a cousin of the late Ijatu Barrie Wurie, whose passing last Monday is deeply painful. Abu Shaw’s late mother is the younger sister of late Bailor Barrie’s eldest wife. May the soul of the departed RIP, Ameen.