Mother and Son
It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and our brother who passed away 5 days apart.
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend — Mama Zanjay Famly Zoekiah Warner departed this world peacefully on September 30, 2025, at her daughter Elizabeth Warner’s residence surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, USA.
Mommy was a person of exceptional character and integrity; she was widely respected for her gentle demeanor, never raised her voice, always offering words of encouragement and always had a hot meal to offer anyone who came to her home. Her generosity knew no bounds of which she passed on to her children.
Mama faith in God was the cornerstone of her life, her voice in the choir stood out loud amongst her peers. She was a priceless gift to the world.
Big Brother John Tupee Warner, aka, Big-brother, Brother T, Papa, the Papay, Community Chairman passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the JFK Memorial hospital in Liberia surrounded by his children and brothers. His unwavering commitment to his community is unmatched.
Although we mourned the passing of the both of them, we also choose to celebrate the legacy they leave behind. Their legacies are not of money, wealth, but of love, service, and selflessness to humanity.
Our entire family, the community and the countless lives they touched deeply feel the loss of both Mother Zanjay and Brother Tupee. They will be immensely missed.
Mama Zanjay Celebration of Life in the USA was held Saturday, October 25, 2025. At the Brookdale Christian Center, Address: 6030 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55430. After which, she was taken to Liberia.
Mama Zanjay and Brother John Tupee – Warner Celebration of Life in Liberia:
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 8, 2025. 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: Blacktom Memorial United Methodist Church
Address: Last Turning Point, Lower Careysburg, Liberia – (The church is on the right in the deep curve after the Welcome to Careysburg City sign.
INTERMENT: Zeewhor, Lower Margibi County, Liberia
The family invites all friends, loved ones, and well-wishers to join us in the celebration of lives:
Contacts
Bennie Warner – 077-033-9253
Warnerlyn Rebecca Warner – 916-271-4048
Elizabeth Warner – 763-587-5556
Aqullia Lucky Warner – 916-501-1726
Emmett Warner – 612-478-1986
Ashley Warner – 077-675-3308
Sandra Banks – 088-610-6695
Marthaline Warner – 088-052-3136
Tresa Sharpe – 401-261-5990
Ruby Edwards Martin – 088-851-5595
Leemu Gbarbea – 240-498-9369
