Jean Rosemary Allen, 93, of Waverly, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
She was born September 1, 1924 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Elza Richard and Lucille Tackett Brown.
Jean was a Licensed Practical Nurse formerly from Portsmouth Receiving Hospital and retiring from Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Christ Community Church. Jean was a 1942 Glenwood High School graduate.
She is survived by three sons, Ron P. Allen of Lucasville, Mike (Miwha) Allen of Fayetteville, NC, and Steve (Leanne) Allen of Lucasville; three daughters, Kathy Conklin of New Boston, Karen (John) Montgomery of Lucasville, and Susan (John) Spain of Columbus; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Irene Allen and Julie Allen.
Jean was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Allen, February 7, 1975; two sons, Tim and Tommy Allen; one sister, Betty Brown; and three brothers, Paul, Robert, and David Brown.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville with Jack Lore and Rick Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and an hour before the funeral Wednesday.
