April 23, 2020
City of Fernandina Beach John A. Miller Office of the City Mayor
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IN MEMORY AND APPRECIATION OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH
I, John A. Miller, Mayor, City of Fernandina Beach, hereby order that City flags at all City facilities be lowered to half-staff until 5:00 PM, April 30, 2020, in memory and recognition of
MRS. JOAN BEAN
Mrs. Bean passed away on April 22, 2020, after a lifetime of dedication to the City of
Fernandina Beach, which included operating a successful downtown business and, with her husband, Lewis “Red” Bean, raising a large family of nine children: Diane, Mark,
Warren, David, Drew, Mason, Gary, Steven, and Aaron, who formerly served as City
Commissioner, Mayor, and State Representative and now serves as a State Senator, representing the City of Fernandina Beach. Mrs. Bean was also the grandmother of several grandchildren.
Mrs. Bean’s presence and comments, both witty and insightful, but always polite and respectful, will be missed at City Commission meetings.
On behalf of the City Commission and the entire community, please accept my condolences and support during this time of grief.
Mrs. Bean was an island treasure who will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Bean was truly one of a kind and not only a force to be reckoned with when she was passionate about something, but a true force for good in this community. She will be missed.
Thank you Mayor Miller. I will miss Ms Bean’s presence here in Fernandina Beach.