Carolyn Ann Bean, 72, Orange

Carolyn Ann Bean, 72, of Orange, passed away on December 10, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, at McArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange.

Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas. Born in Houston, Texas, on January 2, 1950, she was the daughter of Herbert Cook and Muriel (West) Cook. Carolyn was a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a master's in education.

She went on to teach at Raymond Elementary in the Aldine ISD for 26 years. Carolyn loved to travel and experience new things in life. She enjoyed visiting the beach, scuba diving, cruising, and especially traveling to Disney World.

Carolyn also enjoyed quilting and watching Rachel Ray whenever she got the chance.

She left a lasting impact on many lives and will be fondly remembered.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Muriel Cook.

She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Bean; nieces, Kelly Powell and husband Matt and Karen Garza; great niece, Meadow Garza; and her brother, Butch Cook and wife Jay of Houston.