Jewell Alma Bean Sullivan

Jewell Alma Bean Sullivan, 90, of Morganton left this earth on Thursday, May 3, 2018 after a battle with cancer.  Born in Caldwell County, NC on April 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ransom J. Bean and Clara Mae Honeycutt Bean.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Roger D. Sullivan; and treasured siblings, Margie White, Carolyn Sullivan, Helen Wesson, and Judy Suddreth.

The perfectly named Jewell may have been small in stature but her huge heart warmed all those blessed to share her table.  She loved cooking & baking for family and friends.  She enjoyed gardening, canning, and preserving.  A long active member of Catawba Valley Baptist Church in Morganton and a retired Baker from Winn Dixie, she was known to everyone as “Our sweet Jewell.”  She lived a long, beautiful, good life.  Every minute of that life was spent thinking of someone besides herself - right to the very end.  Even when terrible things happened, her faith didn’t waver.  Her unparalleled ability to feel and bring joy in simple things never diminished. In all her life, she was a truly wonderful and strong woman.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 70 years, Carroll M Sullivan; beloved children, Barry (Deborah) Sullivan of Hickory, NC, Linda (Rodney) Harrison of Statesville, NC, and Rick Sullivan of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Christopher M. Sullivan of Salt Lake City, UT, Michelle S. Brown of Morganton, and Ashley (Preston) Williams of Statesville; great-grandson, Jackston R. Brown of Morganton; and siblings, Bill Bean of Hudson, NC, Laura Jean Melvin of Hudson, and James Bean of Maryland.

After a private burial, a celebration of her life and testament will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Catawba Valley Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 or Catawba Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 706 Lenoir Rd, Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.