The Pelham family regrets to inform you of the passing of our beloved Abraham Pelham. Abraham left us suddenly on July 7, 2022 in Paris, France.
The earthly remains of the late Abraham Asa Pelham will be removed from the Samuel Stryker Funeral home on Thursday, September 29th at 4 pm and taken to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Camp Johnson road . For one night of wake keeping from 6-9pm. Funeral service starts at 10 am on September 30th. And will be laid to rest at the Congo town Cemetery. Please note that all Tributes will be paid on the night of the Wake keeping. Except the Government, Church and Family. From Mrs. Pelham on behalf of the Family. The colors for the funeral are Lavender and Silver. Please identify with the family in those colors.
Please contact one of the following people for information:
1. Walter M. Pelham, Jr. – +1 952 228 4234
2. Elizabeth S. B. Pelham +231 886 514 568/+231 770 514 568
3. Verdumi Gildersleve – Johnson +1 240 715 2574
4. Yatay Tuoway- +33 7 58 74 79 57
Hi,My sincere condolences to the late family .
Kindly send me the relative contact emails.
Regards
Abraham was truly a beautiful soul. He treated my sons like family whenever they visited Paris and was even able to secure an internship for my younger son with the esteemed fashionista, Audrey Smaltz in NYC….may he rest in perfect peace.🙏🏿
I just learned today, July 25, 2022 about the passing of Abraham. He and my mother, the late Alice Perry Johnson were good friends
and they often had discussions about art and fashion. So sorry to hear about Abraham’s passing.
Abraham was a childhood friend. My mother, Betty Carter, and his mother Charlotte Pelham were close friends. Actually when my mother first arrived in Liberia from America (with her 1st husband, Stephen Tolbert) in the early 50’s..She and Aunt Charlotte became “buddies”!
Walter, his brother was the footballer, the athlete!
Abraham was a creative “genius”. From small, in their home on Bushrod Island, always surrounded by “materials”, sewing away using the “foot peddle” machine! He spend many “nights” as a young man at our home, my mother’s house. Abraham was especially close to Irving, my younger brother, who was more “outgoing”!
But don’t “cross Abraham” in any way. Abraham had “mouth”. He’ll say “his piece”. Then he’s finish “with it! Abraham had a “loving soul”! Despite his “physical challenges”, he excelled beyond his “dreams and imagination”, actually beyond most people “dreams and imagination”. Abraham was a “ROCK STAR” in the world of fashion! He made Liberia PROUD!! A “home town boy” from Monrovia by way of Bushrod Island became a “ROCK STAR’ in the Fashion Capital of the world”…PARIS!! What an achievement! Abraham… You put Liberia “on the map” in the world of Fashion! May your soul rest in perpetual peace! May The Light of eternity shine upon your soul! May you enjoy the eternal peace that Only Our Good Lord provides!
Rev. Dr. Joseph Whama Boayue, Jr.
AKA ” Junior” (was called back in the day by Abraham)
Abraham was a creative “genius”. From small, in their home on Bushrod Island, always surrounded by “materials”, sewing away using the “foot peddle” machine! He spend many “nights” as a young man at our home, my mother’s house. Abraham was especially close to Irving, my younger brother, who was more “outgoing”!
A “home town boy” from Monrovia by way of Bushrod Island became a “ROCK STAR’ in the Fashion Capital of the world”…PARIS!! What an achievement! Abraham… You put Liberia “on the map” in the world of Fashion! May your soul rest in perpetual peace! May The Light of eternity shine upon your soul! May you enjoy the eternal peace that Only Our Good Lord provides!
Article (abbreviated) on Abraham Pelham’s line of clothes
https://blairebrownnyc.com/tag/abraham-pelham/
New York, New York—What better way to celebrate Valentine’s day than by viewing lovely, carefully designed clothes over mimosas? That is precisely what I did. I walked into the Trump International Hotel Tower to view none other than the celebrated couturier Abraham Pelham’s first ever ready-to-wear collection. Pelham’s home-base is in Paris, but lucky for me, I got an exclusive preview of the collection while he was in town for New York Fashion Week.
At the presentation I was graciously greeted and led into a beautiful showroom. The designer himself was there to show his newest creations. What struck me the most about the line was the incredible, luxe fabrics and the precise workmanship involved. Each piece is impeccably designed and made sure of that it is absolutely perfect. Each stripe, button detail, and pocket strategically placed. When the model wearing the red jacket put her hands in the pockets it was a surprise because they’re so carefully placed; it isn’t apparent until they’re used.
The bows, fabricated buttons, and cuts are a few of the key details that create an extra feminine look in Pelham’s prêt-a-porter line. The pieces are chic and classic. Because of the silhouettes (see the skirts!) the line stayed young and fresh, while still maintaining the sophistication level. Despite the beautiful craftsmanship, I thought the pants weren’t the most notable pieces of the line. I appreciated the feminine tops and coats over anything else in the collection. The bandage-skirts however were for sale at Express when I worked there 3 years ago– maybe it wasn’t necessary for a couturier’s RTW line?
When asked why he decided to design a prêt-a-porter line in addition to his couture, he explained that his clients have been asking him to do this for the past 7 years. Everyone has their hands on Chanel for daytime, but his pieces haven’t been available for daytime looks. Finally, 2013 has rolled around and this year he has decided to produce it. His clients will be very pleased to show the looks off to their friends at the next event.
Abraham was a sweetheart. He loved to make you look always exquisite and elegant. Thank you Abraham for being so great and so loving. Rest well my Angel.
“When peace like a river attended my way. When sorrow like sea billows rose, whatever my lot Lord Thy has taught me to say . It is well with my soul.” Thank you Lord for Abraham and the wonderful creative life he lived, as well as all he so lovingly loved and treasured along the way. Sleep my faithful friend, until that bright morning when we shall meet again.
My best recollection of Abraham as a talented creative fashion designer of women’s clothing, is that his home was always graced by young ladies taking measurements, trying on freshly tailored garments, and keeping his company. RIP my brother. and God Bless!