On August 1, 2024, Lois Jean Bean, age 77, of Roanoke, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on February 11, 1947, to the late Claudy Evelyn Eanes and Charlie Fred Eanes. She was united in marriage to James Arthur Bean, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her mother, father, and husband, Lois was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Ray Eanes and Michael Jay Eanes.

Lois was employed with Eaton Corporation for fifteen years and later with ITT Industries, from which she retired. She loved attending church services at Daleville Baptist Church. In Lois' free time, she enjoyed bowling, working in her yard, and completing puzzles and word searches.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Vincent Bean (Robin) and Kyle Wayne Bean (Jessica); daughter, Drema Wickline (Steve); five grandchildren, Aaron Bean, Taylor Phillips,  Natasha Hatcher, Kayla Cochran, and Olivia Bean; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; special friend, Crystal Bean and the staff of Friendship Health and Rehabilitation and Good Samaritan Hospice.