Mary Elizabeth Bearden, most recently of Cumming, GA, passed away on March 5th, 2020 at 79 years old.
She is survived by her loving husband, Felix Bearden; her two sisters, Jane Driggers and Juddy Becco; and her two daughters, Angela Markwalter Kelly Caldwell; two sons-in-law, Gary Markwalter Dale Caldwell; grandchildren, Caitlyn Ian Sadler, Dani Caldwell, Abi Sweitzer; and a plethora of nieces and nephews whom she treasured.
The funeral service will be Thursday, March 12th 2020 at 2 PM at Midway United Methodist Church; 5025 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30004. She requested before her passing that every attendee wear bright colors instead of black, as she wanted this to be a celebration.
In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society and a basket will be set up for donations of small items for Familys Promise, a ministry for the homeless.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.
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Jessalyn Cash wrote on Mar 11, 2020:
"My talented, loving, Aunt Liz. She always made visits with her special. I remember making our very own Cabbage patch kid. II still have mine. So much fun and we did most of it ourselves. All of the porcelain dolls she made.The time she took and the patience she showed in teaching us these crafts.Her laugh! Her unique. One of a kind laugh. Ih how contagious that laugh was! I love you and will miss you sorely!!"