Sunrise July 8, 1958 Sunset May 15, 2018 Friday, May 25, 2018-11:00am Rescue House of Prayer 19-21 Roosevelt Avenue South Plainfield, New Jersey Pastor Dr. Irene M. Campbell, Officiating
Rita Joann Allen was born on July 8th, 1958 in Newark, NJ to her parents the late Rebecca J. Allen - Jones and the late James E. Allen, Sr. At the early age of six her mother later married Irving H. Jones who became and remained Rita s Stepfather. Rita Joann attended Plainfield High School and following graduation she continued her education at Union County Technical College in Scotch Plains, NJ. She then started an extensive and consecutive work history remaining at most jobs for 10 or more years. Rita worked at Current Status/Data Trace for well over 20 plus years. This lead to her latest employment at A.I.G Global Insurance Company in Berkeley Heights, NJ up until she retired in 2017. Rita was very meticulous, dedicated, professional and hardworking. Rita and her son, James R. Osborne met Payton (Tony) Crawley over 30 years ago and it was then they married. In that union they were blessed with a daughter, Shanise J. Crawley. Rita is the epitome of elegance, class and integrity. Rita loved her family unconditionally. She was a devoted and loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. One of Rita s favorite things to do was cook and she enjoyed hosting family gatherings at her home such as holiday dinners, cookouts, fish fry s, etc. Those of you who knew Rita knew that she was a person who was full of life. She loved appearing at family gatherings, going to concerts; she loved Karaoke and attending church at Rescue House of Prayer under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Irene M. Campbell. One thing is for sure, Rita loved the Lord and another is certain that she went home to be with
Him. Rita is the epitome of elegance, class and integrity. She loved fashion and she loved to look good. Rita touched the hearts of many and she carried on family traditions passed down from her mother, which gave our family remarkable times, holidays and family unity. She adorned this earth with exceptional beauty inside and out. Rita Joann Allen leaves cherished memories to her loving children, James R. Osborne and Shanise J. Crawley, her former husband and best friend, Payton (Tony) Crawley, her devoted stepfather, Irving H. Jones, two brothers: James E. Allen, Jr. (Carol) and Eric T. Allen- Jones, two sisters: Tonya M. Allen and Eugina Allen, nieces: Erica, Daijah and Tamia, Jolanda and Jennifer, Shakura, Angelica, Aleasia, Abigail, Chantelle, Amber, Maia, Morgan and nephews: Dwight and Qasim, Zakariyya and Edriss, Alex and Augustus, Caine and a multitude of great nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and other loving relatives and friends. 25 Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?
Reverend. Dr. Irene M. Campbell - Officiating Organ Prelude... Gerrod White Invocation... Rev. Dr. Irene M. Campbell (Scripture Reading) Old Testament New Testament Pray of Comfort Musical Selection... Ahmed Wallace Obituary / Poem Reading... Tonya M. Allen Acknowledgments (Cards & Condolences) Tributes...Clergy, Family, & Friends Musical Selection... Ahmed Wallace Eulogy... Rev. Dr. Irene M. Campbell Benediction... Pastor Campbell Recessional Interment Fairview Cemetery Westfield, New Jersey Repast Rescue House of Prayer Fellowship Hall
Don t grieve for me, for now I m free I m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it up with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh, yes these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life s been full, I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free! -author unknown The family of the late Rita Allen wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to their family during this hour of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You! Professional Services Provided By 122 Plainfield Ave. Plainfield, NJ w w w. h o n o r y o u. c o m