Amanda Nichole Bean, 48, a resident of Magnolia, MS., peacefully passed away on May 3, 2026 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA.,  surrounded by her loved ones.

No services to be announced at this time. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements.

Amanda was born on October 19, 1977 in Houston, TX. She is the daughter of David A. Hays and Doris McClain Clardy.

Amanda was a wonderful and loving  wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a skilled decorator that allowed her to always make a house a home. She loved and enjoyed the serenity of her home inside and out.

She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and cherished every opportunity to be with them  watching beautiful sunrises, sunsets and planting flowers. She enjoyed porch sitting  with a crispy Dr. Pepper or sweet tea.  She will forever be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her parents, her husband of twenty four happy and loving years, Billy B. Bean, one son, Kevin A. Mitchell (Tracy), one daughter, Shelby A. Bean her fiancé Andrew Kelley, one brother Shawn Hays, two grandchildren Konnor B. Mitchell and Koewyn B. Mitchell with numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lungevity PO Box 754, Chicago, IL 60690. info@lungevity.org