Lydia Rose (Turner) Allen

Lydia Rose Price Turner-Allen was born in Chicago, IL on August 30, 1959, to Marion Price. She was the fourth child of eight children. Her father, Sam Weast, stepfather, Charlie Smith, one brother Andre Smith, one sister, Tanya Page, two nephews Chester T. Price and Michael Taylor preceded her in death.

Lydia married Rickey Turner Sr. and to this union, two children were born: Rickey Turner Jr., and Arnise Turner. Later, she married Booker T. Allen, both preceded her in death.

Lydia enjoyed working with her hands. After graduating from South Shore High School, she went on to train in cosmetology. Later, she became employed by Marshall Fields until her health prevented her from performing various tasks.  Lydia enjoyed firing up the grill, cooking and spending time with her family.

Lydia was six months old when her mother, Marion Smith Joined the Old Landmark Church of God Holiness in Christ under the leadership of the late, Apostle R.L. Mitchell. That is where her spiritual foundation began as a child. In 1999, Lydia had a powerful testimony of a miraculous life changing experience with God. During Lydia’s walk with God, she served at several ministries: Mind, Body and Spirit, New Shining Light C.O.G.I.C and Mars Hill C.O.G.I.C., St James Community C.O.G.I.C. and current church, All Nations Church C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of pastor, Dwayne Barefield. Lydia was a lead soloist, enjoyed singing in the choir, served as the food program organizer, recently ordained to the Deaconess board, and helped with the Summer Youth Program.
Monday, April 6, 2026, Lydia was called from labor to reward. 
Leaves to cherish fond memories one son, Rickey Turner Jr, one daughter, Arnise Turner, six grandchildren: DaMarion Dye-Turner, Jaquella Radcliffe, Marcus Hill III, DaShaun Turner, DaKayla Turner, Marcquis Turner: one great grandson, Jaquel Blount, God daughter, Ta’riyah April; Loving mother, Marion Smith; six sisters: Rhonda Schiefelbusch (Lary), Annette Sims, Vater McClinton, Moneka Bell (Fiance Glenn Houston), Marian Smith, Regina Smith; Two Brothers; Charles Smith Jr. (Roby) and Alonzo Smith(Diana). One aunt, Constance Smith. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters in Christ and a host of friends. 

“If the Lord Never Does Anything Else for Me, He’s Done Enough”
 

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25)

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