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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; and 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); and her great-great-grandchildren, Robin and Reese Warren; her brother, Robert (Judy) Schmader, and her sisters, Shirley (Ralph) Cohlhepp, and 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 family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care.  In particular, Kenny and Tie provided exceptional care for our mother for the last six months as well as much-needed guidance and support to our family.  We were all truly blessed by their presence in her home.

Visitation for Mrs. Bean will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Berryhill Funeral Home, with the funeral service immediately following in the chapel at 2:00 pm. The interment will take place at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.

Berryhill Funeral Home is assisting the family.