Doris Elizabeth Bean

doris bean

March 1, 1949 ~ May 23, 2019

Doris Elizabeth Bean, 70, of California, MD passed away at her home on May 23, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD and was the loving daughter of the late Mary Mildred Stone Adams and Joseph Vernon Stone. Doris was the loving wife of John Louis Bean whom she married on May 16, 1970 in Leonardtown, MD. Doris is survived by her children John V. Bean (Jenny) of California, MD, Mary E. Purcell (Tommy) of Drayden, MD, 3 grandchildren Kayla Purcell, Sarah Bean and Hannah Purcell, siblings: Jimmy Stone (Dotty), Charles Stone (Bertie), Jean Nelson (George) and Linda Oliver (Jimmy). She was preceded in death by her siblings Jack Stone, Barbara Logan, Shirley Forsythe, and John Stone. She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1967. Doris worked for the Department of Navy as a Competency Administrator for 30 years, retiring on September 30, 2006 at the age of 57. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Les Brady, J.F. Stone, Allen Raley, George Nelson, Steven Stone, and Ricky Wallace. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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  1. Bean Family, may your many memories of life with Doris bring you comfort to share with each other during this time.
    2 Corinthians 1:3,4

  2. John Louis, John Boy, and Beth. My deepest sympathies to you all on this great loss. I played with Doris as a little child up on Rt 5 in Redgate when she would come to visit her Stone cousins. She was always such a kind, loving, and gentle person. I will miss seeing her at our family reunions. Take care, all of you.

  3. My Condolences to all of Doris’s family. She was one of my Best friend’s in High School. Such a Kind and Gentle person. Rest in Peace my Dear Friend.

  4. John Louis & Family… I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful Doris… May you find peace & comfort in her loving memories… and when the heartbreaking moments creep in always remember that big beautiful smile of hers… My Heart to Your Heart…!

  5. John Louis & family,

    Doris will always be remembered as a little one with the ‘big’ smile. Tommy Oliver drove us to Pennie’s many a weekend. He picked up Joan Anderson, Gloria & Sylvia Raley, myself & head to Leonardtown for Doris. We always had lots of laughs and danced until the band quit. I’m sure she is smiling down to you’ll. She is gone but never forgotten.

    Brenda aka Peanut

  6. My Hugs and Prayers to John Lou, John Boy, Beth and all of the family’s. Doris will be missed, but never forgotten. May all of your beautiful memories help you though the sad
    Days ahead! Please let us know if we can help in any way!

  7. John and family sorry for your lost.


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