Mary Elizabeth Sullivan

Bean

Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Bean, age 84, of Hudson passed away Friday, November 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1942 in Caldwell County to the late Roy Sullivan and Mable Phillips Sullivan. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Bean; one brother, George Sullivan and wife Judy; one sister, Mildred L. Moore and husband Buddy; and her cousin, Elizabeth Darlene Greene.

Mrs. Bean will be remembered for the unwavering love, devotion and faith she had in her Lord and Savior. Her life was rooted in her faith and her love for the Lord was greater than anything else in the world. She believed in the power of prayer more than anything, and never hesitated to lift others up in prayer. She was deeply loved and will be missed dearly by all those whose lives she touched.

Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved nieces and nephews; Laura Brittain and husband Mitchell, Scottie Palmer and husband Mike, Georgianna Dula and husband Scott, Joye Goss and husband Brian, and Jody Sullivan and wife Katie; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins, Charles Lee Coffey and wife Virginia and Kenny Coffey and their families; and her caring and supportive neighbors whom she loved as family.

To honor the wishes of Mrs. Bean no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC 28638.

Online condolences may be left at greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Bean family.