Lillie D. Sanders - Bean also known as "Suga" was born on March 1, 1935, in
Marlin, Texas to the parentage of Henry (Chum) Sanders, Sr. and Adee Bennett
Sanders.

Lillie attended Marlin Public Schools in her early years. She later moved to Dallas, Texas and
met and married the love of her life, Emmit Earl Bean, Sr. To this union, 8 beautiful children
were born.

Lillie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was awaiting his return.
Lillie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved family dearly. She loved to sing
gospel songs while sitting around the house or cooking... and oh could she sing! She would
cook to bring her family together; she valued keeping her family together during the holidays
and on special occasions, always.

Lillie D. Bean age 89 of Garland, Texas transitioned to glory on Monday, September 30, 2024
at her home surrounded by her children. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and
Adee Sanders, Sr.; her husband, Emmitt Earl Bean, Sr.; 3 sisters, Toncie Mae Williams, Willie
Mae White and Devora Sanders; 3 brothers, Trimmie Sanders, Henry Sanders, Jr., R.D.
Sanders; a granddaughter, Latrecia Shanae Taylor and a daughter in law, Pamela Bean.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: 5 daughters, Lula Robinson, Carla Robertson
(George), Janet Johnson (Paul), Sonia Brigham (Darryl), and Regina Taylor (Robert); 3 sons,
Emmit Bean, Jr., Bernard Bean and Charles Bean (Cheryl); a sister, Della Ree Gibson
(H. Gibson - brother in law); 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 1 great-great
grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.