Maureen W Allen

Maureen Allen, daughter of Albertha Giddings and the late Fred Wright, was born on May 1, 1935 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She departed this life suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Union Memorial Hospital. Maureen received her elementary education at Newbold Training School in North Carolina. Upon moving with her family to Baltimore in 1949, she attended the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. She was an excellent typist and she also received several certificates in stenography. Maureen met and later married James E. Cooper, Sr. in 1955 and from this union were born two children: James, Jr. and Kim. She was also later blessed with another beautiful daughter, Roslyn. After her divorce, Maureen later married Sergeant Edward L. Allen of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This union ended in divorce. At an early age, Maureen followed the religious example of her family and became a member of the Cross Creek Baptist Church in North Carolina. She attended Faith Baptist Church after moving to Baltimore. In 1956, Maureen met and was greatly inspired by Mother Daisy Johnson and her three daughters who testified to the beauty of holiness. After surrendering her life to the Lord, Maureen joined Refuge Way of the Christ under the leadership of Dr. Leroy H. Cannady, Sr.. She was baptized in the name of Jesus and subsequently received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. She was a member of the Refuge Chorus. Maureen worked in Accounting at Maryland Hospital Services for a number of years. She later accepted employment with the Personnel Division of Baltimore City Public Schools, where she worked as a Clerk-Stenographer. For a short time, Maureen was employed at the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company until failing health forced her to resign. Maureen was a quiet, soft spoken person who was always willing to listen to your problems. She was a strong force in her family and was continuously called upon for advice. She cheerfully offered her counsel and assistance to both young and old. Her caring and sympathetic manner won her many lasting friendships. Maureen loved to study the scriptures, listen to gospel music, read and crochet. Maureen was preceded in death by her mother, Albertha Giddings, one sister, Mary Magdalene Smith; one brother, Charles Wright. She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, James E. Cooper, Jr,; two daughters, Kim G. Nwafor (Michael) and Roslyn R. Jennings (Lorenzo); two grandchildren, Tiffany Nicole Strawther (David) and Shaun Dante Wright; 3 great grandchildren, Tionne DeVante Barmer, Tatiana Roslyn Barmer and Darius Aiden Strawther; one brother, Lacy Wright: one Godson, Bishop Benedict Dorsey; and her loving adopted son, Cary Johnson (Michelle); nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Maureen W Allen

May 1, 1935 - September 24, 2020