Delores “Peaches” Allen has been a member at City Temple since 1970. She marched to the building along with her grandfather Freeman Allen in 1970.

Delores sings on the Gospel Ensemble, the Mass Choir, the Woman’s Chorus and the Concert Choir at City Temple. She serves as the church’s financial secretary and is a member of the Trustee Board, on which she serves as secretary.

She is the mother of Joseph Fowlkes, Jai Rice and Jasmen Rice. She is the mother-in-law of Syreeta Fowlkes and has two grandchildren, Jaira and Joseph IV.

Delores loves singing, sewing and reading. She is very committed to her pastor and church family. Whenever there’s a need, she doesn’t hesitate to step in to help. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”