Catherine Allred Bean

Catherine Allred Bean, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on August 6, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Bean was born in Franklinville to Carl and Viola Allred. She was employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation for over 20 years. Catherine was a devout Christian in her belief and behavior. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 25 years and sang in the choir. Catherine was a great homemaker, was known for her wonderful cooking, and taught gardening to her children and grandchildren. She could sew anything. She had a servant’s heart and was a wonderful role model. She loved UNC Basketball, but most of all she loved her grandchildren, spoiling them rotten.

In addition to her parents, Carl and Viola Allred, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, J. Franklin Bean, brothers, Wallace Allred, Eugene Allred, Ray Allred, and Franklin Allred, and sister, Irene Reynolds.

She is survived by her son, Gary F. Bean (Debbie) of Asheboro; daughters, Donna G. Bean of Garner and Karen Bean Lewis (Daniel) of Matthews; grandchildren, Melissa, Bailey, Mandy, and Dusty; great grandchildren, Jacob, Destiny, Caleb, Gage, and Mason; great great grandchild, Brady; brothers, William Carl Allred, Jr., Clancy L. Allred, and Lonnie M. Allred all of Franklinville; and sisters, Louise Allred of Franklinville and Ruth Allred of Asheboro.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Union Grove Baptist Church, 7912 Union Grove Church Road in Seagrove. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 3:00 pm at the church with Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will be held at the church cemetery.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may view the livestreamed service here.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is proudly serving the Bean family.