Rosalyn Grant-Sele

Rosalyn Grant-Sele, the daughter of the late Clarence Allen and Ida Rebecca Grant, was born on October 28, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland. On Monday, July 27, 2015, on the wings of angels, she was carried home to be with God at His calling. She was reared and educated in the Baltimore School System and graduated from Carver Vocational High School in 1963 having concentrated in Cosmetology. Rosalyn furthered her education at Baltimore Community College and thereafter, worked as a hairdresser for a number of years. In 1970 she began her employment with the Baltimore City Department of Parks and Recreation. She worked as an assistant director of recreation at the Oliver Center in East Baltimore. In addition, Rosalyn was employed part-time with the Woodbourne Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Her marriage to Sam Sele ended in divorce. In 1997, she suffered a stroke that led to her retirement in 1998 due to paralysis to the left side of her body. Rosalyn's walk with Christ began at an early age having attended St. Philip's Lutheran Church Sunday School. After attending catechism class for one year, her membership was affirmed in 1958. She remained a faithful member of St. Philip's into adulthood. In 1975, Rosalyn was led by the spirit to join the New Psalmist Baptist Church. She remained a faithful and active member of New Psalmist until her health began to fail in December 2014. She was an active member of the Everyday Circle, Wings of Wisdom and the Day Away ministries. Rosalyn was a living testimony of perseverance, courage, and faith during the most challenging years of her life. Despite being paralyzed on the left side of her body, she was determined to live as normal a life as possible. She continued to participate in social events, travel across the country and abroad to a number of countries. She looked forward to taking day trips with her sisters and friends, especially those that included shopping. She loved pretty clothes and made sure that she was dressed for the occasion. Roslayn got great pleasure celebrating birthdays each month with her birthday group and participating with the Oliver Center Senior Club. Despite having no children of her own, Rosalyn cherished spoiling her nieces and nephews as well as the children of her close friends among whom are her god-children. Her kindred spirit will always remain a fond memory that will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Preceding her in death is her sister, Vivian Evans. Rosalyn leaves to celebrate her life: three loving brothers, Donald (Lynette) of Salisbury, N.C., Ralph (Dorothy) of Lexington, NC, and Gerry (Carol); one devoted sister, Brenda Grant; one brother-in-law, Willie Evans; five nieces, Victoria Thaniel (Gary), Bernice Gaines, Cheryl Grant-Johnson, Kelly Grant, and Genesis Grant; one nephew, Maurice Grant (Robin); eight great-nieces and nephews, one great-great niece and two great-great nephews; and a host of very caring cousins and friends.

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Rosalyn Grant-Sele

October 28, 1944 - July 27, 2015