Jean "Sheena" Margaret Allan

Jean "Sheena" Margaret Allan, age 92, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Sheena was born in Auchterarder, Scotland on February 21, 1933 and grew up in West Calder near Edinburgh to loving parents, John and Elizabeth Forsyth.

From a very young age, Sheena showed a lot of musical talent, sporting prowess, and a high intelligence. She was a member of the Edinburgh Choral Society, singing at the Usher Hall and singing before Queen Elizabeth II. She went to teacher training and became the youngest headmistress in Scotland in 1959, a record which stood for many years. Also in 1959 in Scotland, she met her husband-to-be, Charles Norman Allan, of Alto, Georgia, a member of the American Air Force. They lived in Scotland before moving to Texas in 1961. While in Texas, the two had two daughters, Elise and Lyn, then returned to England with the United States Air Force for many years. Sheena and Charles moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1987, a city they made their home and loved.

Sheena leaves two daughters, Elise Hanson and Lyn Keane; a grandson, Jesse Keane; and a son-in-law, Joe Hanson.

Sheena will be inurned at the Nashville National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, Tennessee (615.860.0060), on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with Dr. Judson Hays officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Allan family by selecting "Add a Memory" at the bottom of this page.