By Diaspora Insurance News
UK: A FUNERAL service was held in London last Wednesday for a ‘beloved mother, daughter and sister’ who tragically died following a car crash on a dual carriageway in Nottinghamshire.
Emergency services were called to a collision involving two cars and a van around 10.30pm on Saturday (November 23).
Sithembile Kona, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services who attended.
Kona, who had been in the United Kingdom for just over a year is survived by her son, Kudakwashe, and her mother in Zimbabwe.
“Her sudden passing is a devastating loss to her family and friends in the UK, Zimbabwe, and around the world,” her family said in a statement.
”Our darling Sithembile, thank you for everything you have done for us. Forever in our hearts.”
A funeral service was held in London last Wednesday ahead of the repatriation of her body to Zimbabwe for burial.
Sithembile was a member of the Diaspora Insurance, and the company supported the family through the tragedy, helping to ensure that she was given a befitting send-off.
Talking about the support, Sithembile’s niece Linda Ndlovu said; Linda Ndlovu said, “Diaspora Insurance have really been hands on with the whole situation.
“What makes them really special is that they give you the cash to be able to plan the whole process so that you and family can choose the service you want for the person you’re celebrating.”
She added, “The company’s (quick) turnaround time as well makes it even better because, in these situations, it can be hard and it’s nice to know that there is a company who can sort out all the things and make sure that everything is happening quickly.
“ … they (Diaspora Insurance) made sure that we were supported and that we did not have to think about any of the technical things as we remembered and celebrated Sithembile’s life.”
