Mrs. Willie Faye Bean

Willie “Faye” Dickey Bean was born October 22, 1931, in Marks, Mississippi. Her parents were Jimmy and Jewel Dickey. She was the second of nine children. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Edwin Eldridge Bean, of Mobile; two children, Dennis Wayne Bean (Dale) of Mobile, Sandra Daryl Faison of Mobile, and a daughter in law, Michelle Dickerson Bean of Mobile. She is preceded in death by her youngest son, Edwin Allen Bean. Remaining family members are: four grandchildren, Chad Michael Faison of Spanish Fort, Brad Mitchell Faison of Mobile, Brandy Alyce Arrington (Steve) of Dixon, MO, Dennis Wayne Bean, Jr. of Mobile; three great grandchildren, Ayce Ann Bean of Pink Hill, NC, Beau Baxter of MS and River Tomlen Faison of Mobile; two sisters, Geraldine Wood, Saltillo, MS, and Evelyn Turner (Jackie), Anderson, SC; two brothers, Larry (Carol) Dickey of Saltillo MS, and Ronald (Sheila) Dickey of Arab, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews and many church and community friends. Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Jewel Dickey; two sisters, Mildred Dickey and Doris Stewart, and two brothers, Jimmy “Jimbo” Dickey and Thomas Ralph Dickey, Sr. She married the love of her life, Edwin Eldridge Bean, at the age of 16 in Fulton, MS on Christmas Day, December 25, 1947. This was the beginning of a beautiful love story and a long life together. They were two kids, 16 and 17, striking out on their own with nothing but a deep love for each other. Soon they were the proud parents of three children, Dennis, Sandra, and Allen. A loving home was always their priority. The couple’s journey took them to Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Alabama. The family moved to the Dawes community in 1962. She immediately became a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawes serving as a teacher in the Children’s Department and a member of the choir. She loved sewing, gardening, cooking and crafts. She was fondly called “Maw Maw” by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and her seven siblings managed to keep a close and loving relationship throughout the years. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Dawes. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm and memorial services at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Pine Crest West Cemetery. Rev. Don Campbell, former pastor for 35 years and a longtime personal friend, will officiate the services. Pallbearers: Dennis Bean, Chad Faison, Brad Faison, Ronald Dickey, Doug Dickey and Rick Faison.

Mrs. Willie Faye Bean

October 23, 1931 - September 18, 2021