Roslyn D. Dyer

Roslyn D. Dyer was born on March 18, 1943, in Baltimore, Md to John and Sarah Smith from a young age, she was brilliant curious and entrepreneurial. As a child she loved to outsmart her older sister Joan and was inspired by her mother admiring the strength, beauty and wisdom she saw in her, she also formed a special bond with her doting father, who owned a store on Pennsylvania Avenue. Before she was even 10years old, Roslyn started her first business, recruiting neighborhood kids to help her paint clay models and sell them to the adults in the community. During elementary school Roslyn met her best friend Delores Laws who lived just around the corner. Their friendship blossomed, and over the years, Delores became like a sister to her. Delores known affectionately as Aunt Loysie has been a constant source of comfort during this difficult time even in the face of her own loss. In June of 1957 at just 16 years old, Roslyn graduated from Douglass Senior High School having skipped two grades in elementary school She sometimes fondly recalled the time when a few of her girlfriends, they skipped class to check out the newly opened Mondawmin Mall during her senior years- an adventure she mischievously laughed about for years. Roslyn continued her education at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, one of four accredited colleges offering her a full-ride scholarship. While attending college, she founded a social club called " The Newcomers which continued to thrive the club's mascot. After earning her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Roslyn began teaching in Baltimore City Public Schools. To supplement her income, she also worked at the Department of Social Service (DSS) At the age of 23, while working at (DSS), Roslyn met the love of her life, Chris was his Squeaky and he was her everything together they had two daughters Chrystal "Button" and Brandi Mutton, who many refer to as a set of twins born 13 years apart. Roslyn and Chris raised their daughters with unwavering love, strong faith, and a belief that with hard work and education anything was possible. She emphasized the importance of independence and self-sufficiency, but Roslyn never cut the cord if too much time passed without hearing from her girls, she would send one to find the other-sometimes after only a few hours. Christmas was Roslyn's favorite time of the year, a season she cherished for decorating her home, preparing a special Christmas Dinner and welcoming her family with open arms. After serving as the holiday hostess for many years, she passed the tradition of preparing the meal for Crystal, knowing she would carry on the family's cherished traditions. Roslyn also loved playing games and would whoop you at Scattergories, Head's Up or Spades as soon as look at you. She taught her daughters math using the tenets of Poker and always enjoyed a good game of Pinochle. Her cooking was legendary , and her daughters favorite "Mommy Dish was her famous crab cakes, made with Maryland Lump Blue Crab meat and no filler-always served with question, How it taste. Roslyn dedicated over forty years to Baltimore City Public Schools, where she served as a Teacher, Master Teacher, Fundraising Coordinator, and Business Manager. She retired in enjoying the next two decades traveling spending time with family and friends and hosting her beloved grandchildren every summer. Roslyn was a women of deep faith and as a child gave her life to Christ as a member of her mother's church. After marring Chris she joined Faith Baptist Church where she remained as active member for years.In 2014, she found her final spiritual home at St John United Methodist Church, where she remained a dedicated member until her passing, She also joined The United Methodist Women and The Red Hatters, and became Brandi's Momager" never missing a show. Roslyn quit smoking shortly after joining St John a testament to her resilience and her commitment to her faith and health. She leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Chrystal and Brandi : two granddaughters, Tyler and Jordan, her grandson, Hubie, her son-in-law, Hugh, neices Tia Lauron and Ariana: nephew Eric and Brendon, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Roslyn D. Dyer

March 18, 1943 - January 16, 2025