Peggy JoEllen Bean

Peggy JoEllen Bean, 85, of Morganton died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  Born in Burke County, NC on June 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Glen R. Clay and Beadie Stephens Clay.  Peggy was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church.  Her joy in life was caring for children, both her own and others’.

Mrs. Bean is survived by her children, Charles Bean (Denise) of Tuckasegee, NC, Rev. David Bean of Morganton, and Debra Bean Crouch (David) of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Stephanie Sutton, Jessica Costanzo, Brandon Baker, Lance Bean, and Alicia Bean; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Merle Buff (Grier), Kate Baker (Glen), Jean Rudisill, and Patsy Hennessee (Ervin); brother-in-law, Bob Brackett; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Edward Ravon Bean; grandson, Curtis Baker; brother, Jack Clay; and sister, Dottie Brackett.

The family will receive friends from 11: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at El Bethel Baptist Church.  The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. in the church with the Revs. David Bean, Ron Cooper, and Kenny Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to El Bethel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2518, Morganton, NC 28680 or to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Catawba Valley Medical Services and Handicare for their “at home” care.  They also wish to extend a special thanks to Mary Bryant, Kim Bolick, Susie Fredell, Kathy Johnson, Kristina Wood, Barbara Burris, Kirstin Blalack, Aleah Blalack, Joanie Kersey, and Sandy Beck.