Roxina J. Clayton was a 20-year resident of Brooklyn and 40-year resident of Laurelton, Queens. She worked at the New York City Transit Authority for 25 years, rising from a Relief Token Booth Clerk to Train Dispatcher, before retiring in 1996. She was a staple of the community for her life-long volunteerism and service in care of the elderly, such as through her participation with Meals on Wheels and Rockaway Revue senior center performances. Despite relocating to Queens, she earned the moniker “The Lady That Sweeps” for regularly sweeping the sidewalk of the block in front of her family’s native Brooklyn home. She was also an active member of the Greater Allen Cathedral, performing with its Cathedral Choir during regular congregational services and Celebration of Life Choir during funeral services. She served as president of the South Carolina Club where she organized local charity events for the senior congregation members at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York and also was involved with Habitat for Humanity and the Fresh Air Fund. She received many awards for her work in the community including a Certificate of Appreciation from the United Negro College Fund and an award from the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, among others. She died in a tragic vehicular accident caused by a robbery suspect attempting to elude police capture.