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Odarkor "Coco" Lamptey

New York, NY, USA

August 1, 1983 - December 28, 2020

Aug 1, 1983 - Dec 28, 2020

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Chandra Cohen-Stavi

To the Lamptey family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Odarkor's passing. Although I have not been in contact with you all for many years, I always cherish the warm memories from your family events, and how you always welcomed me into your home with open arms as Coco's friend. Coco was a beautiful person and I send my most heartfelt condolences for your loss. I will always remember her as the person I laughed the most and the deepest with over the many years of friendship we shared. May her spirit live on through all those she touched.

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Cynthia & Joseph Nortey

George, Felicia, and family, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. May God's healing comfort be with you during your time of sorrow . God' peace be with you always! ➕💕🕊

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VORSEAN ROBINSON

Me and Coco. You never saw her without a smile

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Candia Ogle

Daniel Williams

Sara P.

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Thomas Mensah

Farewell thee. A beautiful flower and a shining star, you will be missed.
Rest In Peace

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Daniel Williams

Lorraine Githiora

I offer my deepest condolences to the Lamptey family. Coco was one of the sweetest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. She is one of the bright spots of my time at Wesleyan; I remember that she brought positive energy to any conversation she joined and was always so warm and kind. When she asked me how I was doing, I knew that she truly cared. It's difficult to think that someone who was so vivacious could have transitioned so soon. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Coco was a gem of a person who brought joy to every space she entered. May her transition to the ancestral realm be smooth.

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Candia Ogle

Dawn Laabs

Odarkor,

You embodied optimism. A star who shined so bright. What a positive difference you made in your life.

I will miss you, friend. May your family find peace and strength in the happy memories and the love you shared.

Dawn

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Candia Ogle

Angela Nimoh-Etsiakoh

Always Smiling - February 2020

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Candia Ogle

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Angela Nimoh-Etsiakoh

Deepest sympathies to the Lamptey Family. Little did I know that my friendship with Odarkor would be far ... Read more Deepest sympathies to the Lamptey Family. Little did I know that my friendship with Odarkor would be far too short but the impact... Read more Deepest sympathies to the Lamptey Family. Little did... Read more

Delali Goka

Korkor at my Dad's 70th surprise Bday dinner

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Delali Goka

Korkor at my Dad's 70th surprise Bday dinner

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Delali Goka

Words cannot express my sadness when I heard of Korkor's passing. My heart continues to ache. We grew up together like 1st cousins. Her spirit, humor, kindness was one of kind. She lived as we all should- fully and bravely- no holding back. Rest in peace KorKor.

love,
Delali ❤🙏

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Candia Ogle

Lotus Do

Dear Lamptey family , I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beautiful life affirming and loving sister and daughter.I remember her light and verve at the Dalton School. It is an unbearable sorrow to find out that Odarkar’s life with so much promise and hope is gone far too soon. With deep condolences, I send you my prayers and loving thoughts .

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Candia Ogle

Candia Ogle

Oh Odarkor! From one O to another. I remember the first time I saw your name, when I was signing up to volunteer with MEA, and wondered who you were. We met, in a small room on 11, you with your feet on a chair, after a late night of work – you were so open, so wise, so sharing, the lilt in your voice, the curiosity in your eyes. And all those SUFI events you organized in the spring of 2019, and all that olive tapenade! The book list you mentioned in May – I will wait eternally for it.
To the Lamptey family and Odarkor’s friends, I am so sorry for your loss, and offer my deepest sympathies. I am so grateful to have met Odarkor, she brought such joy to the world.

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.

Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you,
and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
-from Death Is Nothing At All, by Henry Scott-Holland

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Stephanie Malcolm

It has been difficult to process the loss of such a beautiful and jubilant friend. I met Coco in 2001 at Wesleyan and she has been one of my favorite people since then. Seeing her was always like a breath of fresh air because she was always smiling and making you laugh. She had a genuine, sweet and generous spirit.

I send my most sincere condolences to her family. She was a special gift in all of our worlds and she will not be forgotten.

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Liz Cook

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Emelia Codjoe

My heartfelt condolences to the Lamptey and Williams family for their loss. May God strengthen and comfort you. Korkor rest in the bosom of the Lord

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Sara P.

2013, Harlem, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA

Coco...college roommate for life. I will miss you FOREVER friend. You were like a sister to me. Thank you for being you, being fun, funny, kind, generous, loving, and a sweet soul. Love you girl! Sending love and light to The Lamptey Family.

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Stephanie Malcolm

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Candia Ogle

That look! So Odarkor! That look! So Odarkor! That look! So Odarkor!

Dominique Pickens

2018, Renaissance Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard, New York, NY, USA

Me, Coco, Hnede, and Koshi out for one of CoCo’s birthday celebrations

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Dominique Pickens

Harlem, New York, NY, USA

I will miss CoCo’s kind and vibrant spirit! Though I was Hnede’s friend, she never hesitated in inviting me to hang out and have fun. She was so welcoming and inclusive and I am grateful to have known her. ❤️

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Rebecca Sosa

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kimberly frye alula

2014, Jacksonville, FL, USA

My heart goes out to Coco, her sisters, her parents, extended family and friends. She was such a gift!! I met Coco through our mutual best friend Sara. She was such a bright and positive light in this world that I thankfully had the chance to become friends with her directly. She joined Sara on a visit to Jacksonville to visit me and I don't think i've ever laughed so consistently in a 48 hour period. Our biggest laugh was over absolutely nothing when ordering "ghost pepper fries" at a Wendys drive thru window...laughing so hard we couldn't verbalize the order. I think of our laughs together all over town and know she is in a wonderful place on the other side.

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Rebecca Sosa

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Kade L. Strand

Cousin Felicia & Family,

Our deepest sympathy -- may the Lord of all Peace guide your hearts and minds during this difficult time!

Love & God bless,

Kade Strand & Family

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Annie Chen

Odarkor and I met in 2014, shortly after I joined RBC. In the time we've spent together, she was warm, caring, friendly, and many other adjectives I can use to describe the wonderful person she was. My deepest condolences to the Lamptey family. Heaven has gained another angel.

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Rebecca Sosa

Michelle Carroll

Angela Nimoh-Etsiakoh

Nessa HJ

My dearest Hnede, I'm so heartbroken, for you and your family. Coco was a beautiful soul and she will always be apart of you. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing your sister with us. She was a such a vibrant, luminous person. Just want u to know that I'm here for you. I love u my friend. Blessings and Hugs.

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Rebecca Sosa

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Stephen Himie Jones

Thank you for an opportunity to share. --From Himie Jones

I remember seeing Coco for the first time as a baby and thinking she was my sister also, because any sister of Koshie's was certainly a sister of mine. That's how close our families were.

I remember playing in the courtyard at Bankcroft with Coco and Koshie and all of our friends, playing "freeze tag" and "hide and go seek". Then running upstairs to eat whatever wonderful Liberian dish Aunty Felicia cooked before I went home for the day.

I remember Coco being strapped on Aunty Felicia's back with a Lappa as Aunty cooked and talked and cared for us. Only Coco's head could move---which always made me laugh to myself. She would smile back.

The Lamptey family lived a few feet away from us in the building. They weren't just our neighbors, they were our family. Coco wasn't just one of the kids next door, she was my family. As I think of stories....I realize there are too many to tell. I thank God for those experiences. Simply put, I will miss her, and thank God for the blessing of knowing her.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)

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Daniel Williams

Amasaman, Ghana

Odarkor and family 💕

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Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams

Accra, Ghana

Love you Cousin ❤️💕

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Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams

Accra, Ghana

First time meeting Odarkor ❤️

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Daniel Williams

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Created with love by Ali Hodroj (Odarkor's boyfriend), Dr. George Lamptey (Odarkor's father), Koshie Nartey, Hnede Lamptey, Darte Lamptey and George Lamptey.

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