Michaleen "Miki" A. Kendall Bean

Michaleen “Miki” A. Kendall Bean, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away November 16, 2023. She was born September 4, 1932 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Michael Max and Gladys (Harbaugh) Kendall. Miki received her bachelor's degree from Florida State University, and her master’s degree from Butler University. She married Rev. Dr. Frank E. Bean, Jr. April 1, 1954, and began her career as an Art & Music Teacher with Mount Comfort School System for 7 years. Miki then became an Art & Media Teacher for IPS for 17 years, retiring in 1988. She was the owner/operator of Crafty Owl Craft Shop for 31 years. Miki was a former member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and a current member of Christ Presbyterian Church. She was an Ordained Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). She was a gifted singer and sometimes accompanied the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. She also played with the Indianapolis Symphonic Band. Miki was a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, the Marion County Fair Association, A.C.C.I., and Indiana Retired Teachers Association. Miki was also involved with CICOA and Indiana Seminole Chapter (FSU Booster). A Celebration of Miki’s life will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 7879 Carroll Road, McCordsville, with visitation one hour prior from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend a livestream will be available by clicking on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ChristPresbyChurch Miki is survived by her son, Rev. Michael E. Bean (Kelly); and her daughter, Jannice Bean (Thomas); eight grandchildren, Micah Pieczarka (Connie), Joshua Pieczarka (Alexis), Stephen Onks, Jonathan Bean, Kristen Bean, Layne Lambert (Chris), Katie Mae Bean, and Julia Waldron; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 55 years, Rev. Dr. Frank E. Bean, Jr. (February 23, 2009).. If anyone would like to share during the December 9, 2023 service at Christ Presbyterian Church, they need to contact Rev. Wilson and Jannice/Michael Bean. Please feel free to add any story or remembrance of Miki, on the Life Tributes page at www.shirleybrothers.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Miki Bean to LPTS https://lpts.edu/forms/donate Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

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Michaleen "Miki" A. Kendall Bean

September 4, 1932 - November 16, 2023