Janet Amponsah Forkuo-Sekyere

Janet (Naana Amponsah) Forkuo-Sekyere, 66, of Nashville, TN transitioned on June 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Janet was born on February 18, 1958 to Abena Tabi Nkrumah and Kwadwo Tontoh in Ntonso, Ashanti in Ghana. Janet attended a vocational college where she was trained in home sciences and became a professional seamstress and cook. She continued her education and passion for learning by taking classes at Nashville State Community College. 

Janet and her husband, Kwaku Forkuo-Sekyere, greatly loved each other and were married for 46 years. They have three children: Ellen, Akua, and Kofi. During her time in the United States, Janet worked in the hospitality industry. Janet worked hard during her long career and eventually retired in April 2023 from Charter Senior Living of Hermitage, where she was recognized many times as Employee of the Year. Janet spent the last years of her life to family, loved ones, traveling, and relaxation. 

Janet deeply loved all of her family and loved ones and remained in close contact with them whether they were near or far. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, traveling, and gardening. Janet loved the LORD and maintained a strong and deep faith throughout her years. She was a fierce prayer warrior and loved to play praise and worship music in the background while she moved about her day. Janet always had wonderful advice, a great sense of humor, delicious food always available, a smile, and a hearty laugh. 

Janet is survived by her husband Kwaku; children Ellen, Akua (Kyle), and Kofi; grandchildren Austin and Kienam; brothers Barfour Kwadwo Tontoh, Barfour Kwadwo Ababio, Kwame Pambour Agymang, Kwabena Amo; and sisters Ernestina Frempomaah and Paulina Oteng Mensah; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Abena Tabi and Kwadwo Tontoh; brother Isaac K. Boateng and sisters Afia Pokuaah and Afia Konadu. 

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