Jane Baby Jusu
Oct 3, 1967 — Oct 22, 2026
Greensboro, North Carolina
Obituary
Mrs. Jane Baby Jusu passed away on October 22, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Canterbury School Phillips Chapel, 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3910 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2 PM- 4 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026, to receive guests.
First, we would like to thank everyone for celebrating the life of our beloved Jane Jusu. Many of us knew her as Jane, some knew her as Baby Jane, and others knew her as Aunty Jane. No matter what you called her, she was loved by so many, and today we come together to remember and celebrate the life she lived.
Jane was born on October 3, 1967, in Bo, Sierra Leone, to Robert Jusu and Suzette John. She was the youngest of seven children and the baby of the family, which is how she got the nickname "Baby Jane."
Jane spent her early years in Bo, Freetown, and Luawa. She attended UBE School in Luawa before moving to Liberia at the age of 15 to live with her older sister, Affiong. While in Liberia, Jane helped care for Affiong's firstborn daughter, Georgianna, better known as Koko. In Liberia, she continued her education at Bassa High School in Buchanan.
After spending a few years in Liberia, Jane returned to Sierra Leone, where she completed her education at Centennial Secondary School. It was around this time that she developed a love for cooking and homemaking. Little did anyone know that this love would become such a big part of who she was and something she would be remembered for throughout her life.
After her older sister Affiong moved to the United States, Jane eventually made the move as well, reuniting with her sister. Jane had always enjoyed taking care of others, so it was only natural that she found herself working as a caregiver in assisted living facilities, where she cared for those who were unable to care for themselves.
It was during this time that Jane met Fatu Benson. What started as a friendship grew into a sisterhood that lasted more than 30 years. Their friendship was one of those special bonds that stood the test of time.
In the late 1990s, Fatu moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. Jane would visit from time to time and quickly grew fond of the area. She loved the friendly atmosphere and the slower, more relaxed pace of life. During one of those visits, she also met Kofi Nyamaah, who would later become her husband.
In the spring of 1999, Jane decided to leave New Jersey and make North Carolina her home. She settled in Greensboro, where she built friendships, made lasting memories, and became someone many people in the community came to know and love.
Jane had a personality that naturally drew people to her. She was warm, funny, and always willing to help when someone needed her. She enjoyed being around people and, most importantly, she loved her family. If there was a family gathering, celebration, or special occasion, you could count on Jane to be there. She made it a point to show up for the people she loved.
And, of course, you couldn't talk about Jane without talking about her cooking! Anyone who knew Jane knew that she loved to cook, and her food was always a big part of bringing family and friends together. Cooking was more than just something she enjoyed; it was one of the ways she showed love and made people feel at home.
Jane wore many hats throughout her life. She was a wife, a sister, a friend, and, most importantly, a mother. She was someone who gave freely of herself and always seemed to find a way to be there for the people she loved. Her kindness, generosity, and genuine love for others are just some of the things that made her special.
Jane leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory. She is survived by her beloved husband, Kofi Nyamaah, and her three sons, Abu Bakarr with his wife Eve Bakarr, Anthony Nyamaah, and Richard Nyamaah.
She also leaves behind her brothers and sisters: Ralph Fofanah, Beatrice Fofanah, Agnes Archibong, Billy Archibong, Affiong Archibong Weah, Mrs. Hannah M. Salami, Gloria Jusu, Robert T. Jusu, Claudia Jusu, Theophilus A. Edwards, Princess Edwards, and Harry James Musa.
Her love and legacy also live on through her grandson: Avery Bakarr, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, cousins, aunties, uncles, and extended family, loved ones, and friends.
While her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved her, the memories she created, the love she shared, and the family she leaves behind will ensure that her legacy lives on for generations to come.
To our beloved Baby Jane, words cannot fully express how much you will be missed. You meant so much to so many people, and the memories we shared with you will stay with us forever.
May heaven open its gates to welcome you, and may the angels embrace you as you make your journey home. You were a blessing to all of us, and although we wish we had more time with you, we find comfort in knowing that God has called you home.