The following obituary and memorial were copied just as they were published in the Friday, October 21, 1904 and Friday November 4, 1904 editions of The Lampasas Leader. Contributed by FAG member Sue Lilley. Original photocopy work by Jeff Jackson.

"Mrs. Tilford Bean"
Mrs. Tilford Bean died today (Thursday) at 12:30 o'clock. She had been seriously ill for only a short time, though she had been ailing for more than a month, and had been in town until a few few days ago under medical treatment. Two days ago she was taken seriously ill, and was thought to be dying yesterday morning, though the spirit did not leave her body. until after noon today.
Her sons, Huling and Tilford, are in St. Louis attending the fair, but they have been wired of the death of their mother, and it is probable the body will not be buried until they return home.
Mrs. Bean was one of the oldest residents of this section. Her people having come to Lampasas county more than 50 years ago, and she has lived here consecutively nearly or quite all her life. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and was always ready to do her part for the good of anything to advance the cause of christianity.
The writer does not feel capable of making a proper note of her death, and will await some contribution from the pen of some one more familiary acquainted with her life and character."

"In Memoriam."
"Isabella Victoria Huling Bean was born March 1, 1842, in Jasper county, Texas. In August 1855 she, with her parents, came to Lampasas county, where four years later she was married to Mark Bean. By him she had two children, Elizabeth and Addie Lee-the former is still living in Kerr county. Her first married life was brief, her husband dying about five years after their marriage. After two years of widowhood she was married to Tilford Bean who survives her. By him she had eight children, seven of whom are living. Her aged mother also survives her. She died October 14, 1904, and was buried the following Sunday in the city cemetery.
It has been said that Death ever loves a shining mark, and truly indeed has this been the case in Mrs. Bean's passing away. A devoted wife, and ideal mother, she fulfilled woman's mission in an exemplary manner, making the home a refuge, a source of hope and cheer and comfort. She was the model after which her daughters strove to follow; the counselor of her husband and sons. A devoted and true christian, her influence was felt in the neighborhood, and ask whomsovever you will, they will tell you, "Mrs. Bean was a good woman." What a heritage, what a comfort to her grieving family is the thought of her kindness her love and the genuine respect she inspired!
Although a sufferer for some time before her death, she felt no need of special preparation for the "going home" which she knew would be soon. She had been a christian from early childhood and had passed through the fire of sorrow, loss, and trial, and had never swerved from duty nor murmured at her lot. She had been faithful and she knew the Father also knew. She was ready to go back. From God's hand back to God's hand, and to trust Him to comfort those who must feel her loss so keenly. She had reared them christians and she knew she would meet them again."