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Darlene
December 19, 2022
To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful women on your loss of your dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friend Ms. Vanilla Beane fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. There is no greater pain there could be than losing someone you love especially when it is unexpected. Ms. Vanilla Beane was known as “DC’s Hat Lady” for the ionic hats she made for generations of the capitol’s women. She was greatly admired by many and all those who knew her. May the love and the special memory you shared with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.
Zara
November 23, 2022
So sorry for your lost. My condolences to the family. May God bring you peace in this time.
Jenny Horne
November 6, 2022
Mrs Beane was an incredible lady! My condolences to her daughters and the entire family. In deepest sympathy, Jenny Horne
PM
November 6, 2022
Condolences for Ms. Vanilla
Beane, a business women,
sister, daughter, philanthrapist, humanitarian and milliner.
wonderfully dignified,
determined, intelligent,
ageless, beautiful. Wish I
could have met her before
she left.
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Phyllis Epps
November 6, 2022
Ms. Beane mad some wonderful hats and as honored and celebrated by many of my church members as many of them bought her hats over the years.
Ginger D Graham-Murphy
November 5, 2022
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mrs. Vanilla Beane. She was a beautiful person, warm, welcoming, and full of love. I'm so sorry I missed her service. She will be greatly missed.
Ginger D Graham-Murphy
Marlene Tallon
November 4, 2022
My deepest sympathies. She was truly a amazing, inspiring woman.
Wanda Morgan
November 4, 2022
Sending my condolences to the family of such a Beautiful Queen she was my roommate in the hospital last year she was such a strong and Amazing woman .
Alishia
November 2, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maria Chisolm
November 2, 2022
The lovely and talented Miss Beane. I pray you are resting in peace. You served us well. Such a rich and wonderful life. God bless you and thank you for all you have done. Family, I know you are so proud and honored for her to have been a part of your lives. Amen.
Linda Martin Lpn
October 31, 2022
To be absent from the body is to be with the Lord
Stephanie D Schell
October 31, 2022
Gave women a sense of fashion.
Karen Branham Gibson
October 31, 2022
Dearest Soror Osborne and family,
although I did not know your great aunt personally I felt as though I did by the beautiful stories that you often shared about her. My only regret is that although we´ll intended, I never got the opportunity to meet her in person and purchase one of her beautiful hats.
Mrs. Beane´s work down here is done and now she is wearing a crown of glory given to her by our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
I pray that God grants you and your family a peace and understanding that only He can during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Soror Karen Branham Gibson
October 30, 2022
Dearest Margaret, Linda, and All Family of Ms. Vanilla Beane
I send you condolences to you at this difficult time. May she rest in God's memory. May your treasured good memories provide comfort for you always. May prayers strengthen you and God’s loyal love always comfort and sustain you. Psalm 23
Ms. Beans will be missed by all who loved her, and she will surely be remembered. We will remember her work ethic, her fashion and style sense, her creativity, grace, elegance, and her kindness. Thank you, Ms. Beane, for sharing your millinery talents and creations with us. You are most definitely a master at your craft. Thank you also for teaching me the ‘how to” or rules of wearing hats. Your legacy will continue. You’re THE Hat Lady for sure.
Charlene Marshall
October 30, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sharon Stidam
October 30, 2022
This is just one of my favorite memories of me and my Aunt me buying my first hat at her shop ...now I´m glad I did
Annette Marie
October 29, 2022
Mrs Beane was a wonderful person. Sweet as she could be. I met her while I was doing a fashion show years ago and she had the hats. I did a few shows utilizing her beautiful hats, and It’s amazing I still have two that she gave me.
Condolences, prayers and Hugs for the family.
God Bless.
Shirley Royal
October 29, 2022
The trio is back together by.
We miss them all
TheresaMcGill
October 29, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Vanilla's family. I worked with her at GSA. She did a hat show for me in my home. She also made hats for me. She was mild mannered and had a sweet spirit. May your fond memories of her comfort you in the days ahead. Remember that we do not mourn as those without hope.
Theresa McGill
Silver Spring, MD
October 28, 2022
An incredible inspiration to so many and an unforgettable part of DC culture. My heart goes out to the Beane family, may God help you all in your time of need.
October 28, 2022
A long life filled with hard work and beautiful hats that were worn and appreciated by so many. Such a legacy. Sincerest sympathies to the Beane family, so many are feeling your loss with you. May God be with you as you endure this most difficult time of your loss.
Wanda and Valerie Ellis
October 28, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with many wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate the life well lived of Mrs. Vanilla Beane. We will always remember Mrs. Beane's friendship with our late mother and the many hats that brought our mother joy.
Queen Underwood
October 27, 2022
Sincere condolences to my niece (Willette) and the entire Beane family.
RB
October 27, 2022
Such a beautiful person inside and out and she made amazing hats. Her great talents will be missed. Heartfelt sympathies to the Beane family, may God be with you all.
October 27, 2022
Sincerest sympathies to the Beane family, praying that God be with you all as endure this very difficult time to f your loss.
R R
October 27, 2022
Icon is an understatement, her beautiful and creative artwork in the form of her hats adorned so many women. So very sorry, heartfelt condolences to the family, may God be with you at this very difficult time.
Edith Bryant
October 26, 2022
Mrs. Beane was a lovely person I met her when she was teaching at the old Bruce Monroe School. She was talented beyond belief. I followed her to her shop on 3rd Street for many many years along with my aunt who was a hat lover as well. She could make me a hat for any occasion. I am going to miss her. She had the sweetest spirit ever. I loved Mrs. Beane. May she RIP.
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