Roslyn Richell Allen, affectionately known as “The old lady in the shoe,”
began her creative journey on April 4, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, of Richard
and Nina Allen. Rosyln was the third child, though she often thought of
herself as the youngest. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
brother, Robert Allen.
Roslyn embraced Christ at a young age, being baptized at Community
Baptist Church and later finding fellowship at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church,
Encanto Southern Baptist Church, and Exhale Deliverance Ministries, where
she served on the Usher Board.
Educated in the San Diego Unified School District, Roslyn pursued higher
education at San Diego State University and obtained her Cosmetology and
Barber Licenses. Roslyn found her passion in arts and crafts, hairstyling, and
makeup. Roslyn’s entrepreneurial spirit as a hair stylist led her to establish
Styles by Roslyn and Dailia Rose Beauty Salons. Roslyn also excelled as a
master educator for Farouk Systems Group (CHI), earning recognition for top
salesperson and educator of the year.
In 1975, Roslyn wed Darrell Moore and as seasons do change, Roslyn found
a new love and wed Alrick Lloyd Edwards Sr. in (1992). To this union a son,
Alrick Lloyd Edwards Jr., was born. Rosyln adored her role as a mother,
giving birth to a second son, Robert, who preceded her in death, as did both
spouses. Her warm personality drew people to her as she was always
surrounded by children, neighbors, friends, and family, earning her the
reputation of being a social butterfly.
Roslyn is survived by her son Alrick Lloyd Edwards Jr., grandchildren
Nevaeh, Aria, Myyan, Dahlia, Markus, and Mason, as well as her siblings
Carolyn McCauley (Larry) of San Diego, Debbie Allen-Prescott (Sammie) of
Hemet, Sharon Allen Thurston of Temecula, Richard Allen Jr. and John
Capers of Fresno, and dear friends Sandy Walker and Paula Brierton.
Roslyn will be deeply missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,
friends, and extended family members.
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Service was held May 9th, 2024 at Greater Victory Baptist Church by Preferred Cremation and Burial
