Aneta Jean Bean, 90, of Gurley, AL, passed away peacefully on
Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born in Lucinda, PA. Mrs. Bean
met her husband, Russell I. Bean, Sr., while living in the same boarding
house in Oil City, PA. She had a lifelong career as a medical
transcriptionist and earned the nickname "Dr. Mom."
Throughout her long life, she remained steadfast in her love of Jesus and her family. She is remembered for her big heart, caring spirit, and strength of character. While raising her own six children, she opened her heart and home to many individuals in need of a loving home, including several extended family members and foster children. She always welcomed guests into the home for a family meal as well as provided a welcome spot for neighborhood children. She was a blessing to all who knew her and will be dearly missed.
Mrs. Bean is survived by her children: Juaneta (Robert) Coster; James (Karen) Bean; Patricia Whitfield; Cynthia (Bryan Hall) Beaman; Thomas Bean, and daughter-in-law; Karen Bean; her grandchildren: Richard Coster; James Coster; David Bean; Daniel (Melanie Wu) Bean; Deleah Whitfield; Judson (Rachel) Whitfield; Matthew (Tiffany) Bean; Michelle (Joshua) Harbin; Michael (Brooke) Bean; Melissa Bean; Marcus (Clare) Bean; James Beaman; Thomas Beaman; and Kevin Culver.; her great-grandchildren: Taylor (Jacquez) Warren; Nathan Whitfield; Patsy Whitfield; Makia Hobbs; Mehalina Hobbs; Jonah Bean; Nyelle Bean; Brody Bean; Jaxon Bean; Michael Bean; Jacob Bean; Arthur Bean; and Rose Harbin (imminent upcoming arrival); as well as her great-great-grandchildren: Robin and Reese Warren; her siblings: brother, Robert (Judy) Schmader; and her sisters, Shirley (Ralph) Cohlhepp; Diane (Steve) Banner; and sister-in-law, Beverly Schmader.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Russell I. Bean, Sr.; son, Russell I. Bean, Jr.; parents, Harvey and Isabel (Tingley) Schmader; sister Mary (Joseph) Baker; and brothers, William (Linda) Schmader and Jerry Schmader; daughter-in-law Laura Bean; son-in-law Lynford Beaman; and grandson, Jason Culver.
The interment will take place at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.