Margaret Bean

December 21, 1919 - February 25, 2013

Margaret Elizabeth Bean, 93, of Lebanon, passed away on February 25, 2013, peacefully, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was born in Mt. Zion, PA on December 21, 1919, a daughter of the late Anna S. (Flinchbaugh) and the late John W. Darkes. She was the wife of the late Rev. Charles M. Bean, who preceded her in death in 2006. She was a member of Bunker Hill EC Church, Lebanon, sang in the Church choir, a member of the WCTU at her church, a volunteered at the Lebanon VA, and a foster parent for several children. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and later in her life painting. Margaret is survived by 2 sons - John W. Bean and wife Pauline, of Fleetwood, James C. Bean and wife Christine, of Bloomingdale, NJ; 2 daughters - Rose E Fry and husband Dale, of Cleona, Ruby A. Bean of Souderton; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Sue Darkes. A Viewing will be held Sunday, March 03, 2013 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bunker Hill EC Church, Lebanon. Funeral Ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 3:00 pm at the Bunker Hill EC Church, Lebanon, PA, with Rev. Harold Easter, officiating. Interment will take place in the Bunker Hill Church Cemetery, Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bunker Hill EC Church Route 72 North Lebanon, PA 17046.