She was born August 10, 1937 in High Point to Fred Ashburn and Dorene Cardwell Johnson. She received her certification as a medical transcript clerk from GTCC and had worked in several Doctor's offices in High Point in her career. She retired in 2001. Mrs. Bean was of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving are her husband Winfred Paul Bean, sons Bradley Darr and William "Joey" Darr, her mother, Dorene C. Johnson and a brother, Jessie Johnson, all of High Point.
Funeral services will be private. Sechrest Funeral Service in High POint is serving the family of Mrs. Bean.