Rosemary Ryan-Allen, loving friend and coworker to many, passed away on Saturday, June 27, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
Rose, as she was affectionately called, was born on February 19, 1953 in Turrell, Arkansas. She moved with her family to St. Louis in 1954 and attended Arlington Elementary and graduated from Soldan High School in 1970. After graduation, she began a career in clerical administration that spanned some 30 years and began with the TransUnion Credit cooperation. She later joined Sverdrup, Parcel and Associates Inc. She was talented, personable and professional and was soon promoted to supervisor.
Ryam-Allen’s career at S&P spanned some 20 years. She supported many strategic building, road and bridge projects, including the original Busch Stadium. She joined Jacobs Engineering during the company merger and worked ther until economic downsizing ended her stay. She ended her career at Thompson Coburn LLC, where she was greatly admired and respected.
Ryan-Allen also worked as church clerk for the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, where Rev. robert Reynolds is Pastor. An avid music enthusiast, Ryan-Allen was also a great vocalist and sang in the adult choir of the church. In addition, she served as treasurer of citizens for Peggy Ryan, during three campaigns for Fourth Ward Alderwoman.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Ryan-Allen is survived by her high school sweetheart ad spouse Alvin Allen, two childrenA’Cher Allen-Jackson (Bill) and Tyron Allen (Sherry). Their families include Tyron JR, Tyronna, Treyvon, Tori, and Sheriah Allen, along with Sydnee, Bill and Tyler Jackson.
Ryan-Allen is also survived by her mother Beatrice Ryan, and father Tommy ryan Sr. preceeded her in death on her birthdate febuary 19, 1995. She died at St. Amry’s Hospital on Saturday evening within one hour of prayer of her behalf led by Rev. Frederick Haynes, pastor of Liberty Hill Baptist Church of North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Public visitation for her is Friday July 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at William Harris Mortuary, 9825 Halls Ferry Road. Services will be immediately following at 3 p.m. at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 Arlington Avenue at 3 p.m.