of Little Rock, AR
September 21, 1925 - December 30, 2024
Jean Stevenson Beall, 99, of Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024.
Jean was born in Huntington, AR to Rev. EE Stevenson and Ada Brown Stevenson on Sept 21, 1925. As the daughter of a Methodist minister, Jean and her sisters, Ada Allen and Ebby Stevenson, spent their childhood in several towns across the state, as her father was called to lead churches in those areas. (Jean is preceded in death by her parents and sisters.)
Jean was a student at the University of Arkansas when in January 1946, she met Allein Beall of Helena on a blind date. It was love at first sight and they married in Jonesboro on August 28, 1946. They shared 77 years of marriage, one of the longest on record in Arkansas, until Allein's passing in late 2023.
The couple spent most of their married life in Helena where they raised their three daughters. Jean was active in the community, serving on the library board, on the Red Cross board, as an Election Day volunteer and many other volunteer activities. As a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, she served as president of the Altar Guild for many years. Her greatest love was being a fulltime mother and homemaker. After she and Allein lovingly restored an early 1900's home on Perry Street, the home became a place where young people were welcomed and many special events were held. In retirement, the couple enjoyed playing golf and traveling.
Jean is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth ''Tootsie'' and Ron Hickman of Memphis, Nina and Edmond Waters of Little Rock, Jeanie and Jim Berna of Little Rock; her grandchildren, J Hickman (Sissy), Pat Hickman (Stephanie), Laura Waters Hinson (Tommy), Angela Waters Dow, AJ Berna (Liz), Nate Berna (Chase) and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St John's Episcopal Church in Helena, St Andrews Anglican Church in Little Rock or a charity of your choice.
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7 Condolence(s)
Janie Scaife
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Bev Hargraves
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Your Mom was my favorite parent of all my friends growing up. So many fond memories of our families getting together when we were very young. She was the most kind and likeable person that I believe I have ever known, and she will be missed by everyone who ever met her. May she rest in peace.
Bonnie Kelly Newman
Monday, January 6, 2025
The Beall family was a very important part of my childhood. We were neighbors and your sweet mother always welcomed me in your house. She had the kindest voice and most loving to all. Praying that she is doing everything we all remember about her in heaven. Amen.
France’s O’Dea
Monday, January 6, 2025
Nina, I am so sorry for your loss! I am sending love and prayers to you and your family! My soul sister heart grieves with you all.
Sharon Holland Lawson
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Such wonderful memories of this great Southern Lady. She so graciously opened her home to all her daughters' friends. I send love and prayers to the family, especially my BFF Jeanie.
Lane Deese Phelps
Saturday, January 4, 2025
I loved your mother. She treated me with such kindness, maybe because we were both preachers’ kids. My heartfelt condolences to Tootsie, Nina, and Jeanie and families.
MARY M LAMBERT
Thursday, January 2, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I send my dearest love to my soul sister friend, Nina.