Celebrating the life of
Lieutenant Colonel Cheryl Allen, USAF, Retired
April 01, 1955 - July 25, 2025
Lt. Colonel Cheryl Allen passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
Cheryl was born on April 1, 1955, in Landstuhl, Germany, and was raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Penn State University, completing her undergraduate clinical training at The Hershey Medical Center. She later obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Alabama and a Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Texas.
Cheryl had a strong desire to serve her country, so she joined the United States Air Force, dedicating 20 years of her life to military service, ultimately retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Her military career was her greatest passion, and she served heroically in Operation Desert Storm. After returning home, she would often joke, "I learned to hate sand in Saudi Arabia."
After retiring, Cheryl moved to Savannah to be closer to family and accepted a position as a Nurse Practitioner in a physician's private practice. However, she missed military life and eventually returned to a medical unit at Hunter Air Base, from which she also retired. Cheryl was a longtime member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah.
Cheryl is predeceased by her stepfather, Leonard DaCamara; her father, Clinton Allen; and a sister, Su "Van" Robbins.
Cheryl is survived by her mother, Arla DaCamara; her stepbrother, Randy DaCamara; and her half-sister, Peg Brisbon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a military organization of your choice.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Skidaway Island Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Hale Bishop and Rev. Ben Martin. Inurnment with U.S. Air Force Honors will follow in the church garden.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the excellent doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital Neuro ICU for the care they provided to Cheryl during her time there.
I am so sorry that we lost Cheryl. She was an active member of Wesley Monumental UMC. She was proud veteran. Prayers for her mother.
- Rev. Carolyn Hale Cubbedge, Pooler, GA
Cheryl was my friend and mentor. I am so sad to hear that she passed. We were stationed at Clark AB in the Philippines where we became roomates and lifelong friends. She was smart, hard working and professional but fun. She was the AF Officer that I always wanted to be. I envied her educational achievements and the high level positions that she held when she was an AF Flight Nurse. When you are in the military your friends are scattered but we never lost touch. I visited her family home in Pennsylvania and enjoyed seeing her mother's large Snow Village collection. I visited her in Illinois. I loved hearing stories of her life above the butcher shop in Germany. I visited her many times in Savannah and celebrated St Patricks day with her in 2014. I last visited her in Savannah on June 15. She was in severe pain and I could tell she was suffering. The world has lost a special women. My heart is sad that I have lost my amazing friend. Rest in peace Cheryl. Arla, I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Bonnie B Harris , Athens, GA
On behalf of the Society of Air Force Nurses, please knw we are mourning with you the death of our friend and colleague, retired Lieutenant Colonel Cheryl Allen. She was a remarkable woman who made such a difference in the lives of so many others during her own journey through life. Cheryl was a Lifetime member of the Society, and a donation will be made in her memory and honor to the Militray Womens Memorial which stands at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery where her military service to the nation is registered. She will be missed by so many, and Cheryl will not be forgotten by the community of Air Force nurses. Linda J. Stierle. Brigadier General, United States Air Force (Retired)
- Linda J Stierle, FULTON, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Fri, August 08, 2025
- Skidaway Island Methodist Church
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54 Diamond Causeway (map)
Savannah GA 31411 - 912-598-8460
- Inurnment
