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Martha Bean Obituary
Martha was born on August 30, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Orville Albert and Sylvia Edith (Coryell) Williams. She was a graduate of Beech Grove High School and married high school sweetheart, Robert, in 1943. They were married 67 years upon his passing in 2010.
Survivors include sons Gregory Bean of Indianapolis; Mark (Jennifer) Bean of Zionsville; grandchildren Sean, Joshua, Erin, Samantha (Rafael) Ortega; Jacob (Gina), and Elliott; two great-grandchildren (another on the way); sister Velma (Eugene) Dalton of Coal City; niece Christi Lowder; nephew Robbie Dalton; and several great nieces and nephews.
Martha was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and worshipped at several United Methodist congregations over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Little Red Door (Indianapolis).
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