Obituary of Nouhad Derani

Nouhad (“Nomie”) Reyad Derani, born October 10, 1951, in Sidon, Lebanon, ascended to her eternal home with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, at 3:23 PM.

In the early 1970s, she immigrated to Denver, Colorado, with several siblings. As the years progressed, her journey led her to the great state of New Jersey. She is survived by her brothers Kamel and Nabil, and her sisters Zainab and Fatmi, along with generations of beloved nieces and nephews who mourn her loss. She was predeceased by her brothers Jamil, Mike, and Samer Derani, and her sister Sameraa Derani. Nouhad was cherished by many.

Those who knew Nouhad will remember her unwavering devotion as a faithful servant of the Lord, Jesus Christ. She earned her bachelor's degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and her master's from Dallas Theological Seminary, dedicating her life to ministry and missionary work across the United States.

A Celebration of Life service honoring Nouhad Reyad Derani will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Grace City Church, 35 Hazel St., Clifton, NJ 07011.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to: [https://gofund.me/eaca4308](https://gofund.me/eaca4308). Proceeds will support the various ministries with which Nouhad was associated.

Though Nouhad’s physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us. May her memory be a blessing, and may we carry her legacy of love and compassion in all that we do. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Nouhad will be interred at Laurel Grove Cemetery, 295 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512. A procession will depart from Grace City Church at 10:30 AM, arriving at the cemetery by 11:00 AM, where a brief prayer and graveside service will take place.

Her family invites all who knew and loved her to join in celebrating her life and the profound impact she made on those around her. Let us remember her with joy and gratitude as we honor her legacy.

Thank you,

The Derani Family