Roslin Dionne Brown Cantley

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Roslin Brown-Cantley

June 29, 1973 – November 3, 2026

“Mrs. Cantley, baby!”

If you knew Roslin, you knew that she was never going to let you forget who you were dealing with. She was one of a kind, a whole personality, and a woman who could turn an ordinary gathering into a party. She was known by many names depending on who you were to her: Mama to her children, Nana to her grandchildren, “Stank” to her friends, and “Black” to her siblings (a name she absolutely hated, by the way!). Her nephew Keye even took it a step further, affectionately calling her “Aunt Crunchy Black Corn Flake.” And if you knew Roslin, you already know she probably had something smart to say about every last one of them!

Born on June 29, 1973, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Roslin Brown-Cantley grew up and made her home in Idabel, Oklahoma, where she built a life surrounded by family, friendships, and countless memories.

Roslin was a woman who loved BIG, laughed LOUD, told the truth, and never missed an opportunity to clown somebody. In fact, one of the surest ways to know Roslin loved you was if you found yourself on the receiving end of one of her jokes or playful roasts. And if she wasn’t clowning you, she might have been showing up at your door with a surprise package from one of her latest online shopping adventures. Either way, you knew you were loved!

She was fiercely loyal, unapologetically honest, and had a heart that made room for everyone she loved. Life wasn’t always easy, and she certainly experienced her share of hardships, but Roslin was not one to spend her days complaining about what life had dealt her. Instead, she showed up, kept going, and found reasons to laugh, dance, celebrate, and make memories. She was the life of every party, and the moment a good song came on, those dance moves were coming out! It didn’t matter what genre was playing; if the music was right, Roslin was ready.

If you ever attended a family gathering, you also knew that you better get to those deviled eggs before they were gone! Her cooking was another way she brought people together. She enjoyed playing spades, dominoes, scratching off lottery tickets (and generously making sure the grandchildren had their own tickets to try their luck), and creating content with her lifelong friend Amanda. She found joy in the little things, and she knew how to make ordinary moments unforgettable.

And then there was her famous response whenever anyone asked how she was doing: “I’m Gucci!” That was Roslin. No matter what was happening, she had a way of letting you know she was alright.

There was, however, one very important rule when it came to ending a conversation with her: You were NEVER to tell Roslin goodbye! She would quickly correct you with, “Nu-uh, don’t say bye to me. Say ‘See you later’ or ‘It’s on!’” So, in true Roslin fashion, we won’t say goodbye. We know she’d have something to say about that!

Beyond her infectious personality and love for life, Roslin was a Christian who belonged to Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wright City, Oklahoma. During the last year and a half of her life, Roslin embraced a journey of sobriety and personal growth. As she walked that journey, she worked daily to strengthen her personal relationship with God. Her faith became an important part of her story, and her determination to keep growing, one day at a time, is a meaningful part of the legacy she leaves behind.

Above all the laughter, the jokes, the dancing, and the unforgettable personality was a woman whose love for her family was immeasurable.

One of the greatest loves of Roslin’s life was her mother whom she leaves to cherish her memory, Vanessa Smith. Their relationship was one of mutual love, devotion, and spoiling one another. Roslin took great pride in making sure her mother felt special, never missing an opportunity to send flowers, a card, and candy for every special occasion. It wasn’t just about the gifts; it was about making sure her mama knew she was loved. Spoiling her mother was one of her greatest joys, and the bond they shared was truly special.

Roslin was married to Michael Cantley, and although they were separated, he remains a part of her life’s story.

Her greatest pride and joy also came through her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind her two children, Jo’Lissa Evans and Michael Ronje’ Cantley, and her four beloved grandchildren: Ivy, affectionately known as “Snow Bunny”; Anyah, her “Lady Bug”; Sinjin, her “Big Poppa”; and her little one, Iris. Being able to love on, spoil, and create memories with her grandchildren brought her a happiness that words cannot fully express. Whether she was buying them something unexpected, gifting them scratch-off tickets, or simply enjoying their presence, Nana made sure they knew they were loved.

Roslin also leaves behind a loving family of siblings: Marcus Brown (Effie), Joe Brown (Danielle), Edna Moore, Jeff Sims (Jessica), Joslyn McEwen, Marlin Hermon, Marcus Sims, Jaquenda Sims, and Raylon Brown, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Sims Jr.; her grandparents, JB and Lula Mae Brown; her nephews, DeMario Brown and Christopher Ja’Jaun Williams; her niece, Taylor Dawn Brown; her great nephew, Jace Ryan Moore-Lee; and her beloved aunt and twin, Anthaneta “Mikey” Fulsom.

Roslin’s life was a reminder that you don’t have to have a perfect life to leave behind a beautiful legacy. You simply have to love people wholeheartedly, show up for the ones who matter, remain true to yourself, and never lose your ability to find joy along the way.

On November 3, 2026, surrounded by family, Roslin made her transition while listening to one of her favorite songs, “I Celebrate Me.” Even in her final moments, she was surrounded by love, just as she had spent her life giving it.

Though our hearts are broken, we will celebrate the woman she was. We will celebrate the mother who loved unconditionally, the Nana who spoiled generously, the daughter who adored her mama, the sister who kept everybody on their toes, the friend who was loyal beyond measure, and the woman who never needed an occasion to make a party.

We will hear her laughter in the memories we share, see her dance moves in every celebration, hear her smack talking on the spades table and think of her whenever those deviled eggs make an appearance. 

And when someone asks how we’re doing, we might just smile and say, “I’m Gucci!”

Roslin, your love will live on in every life you touched. Your infamous sayings will be repeated, your stories will be told, and your name will continue to bring smiles to faces even through tears.

So, in the words of Mrs. Cantley herself…We won’t say goodbye. We’ll say SEE YOU LATER… BECAUSE IT’S ON!

Forever loved. Forever celebrated. Forever our Mrs. Cantley, baby!