Marietta Bearden Obituary
The family announces the passing of Marietta Bearden (Bessemer, Alabama) on September 29, 2026. Marietta, born on October 22, 1951, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marietta Bearden to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Edward and Carol Smith; her brother Kenny Smith; her former husband Paul Adams; her husband Donald Bearden; her daughter Peggy Marian; and her grandson Trey Marian.
She is survived by: her siblings, Laura Schumacher (Randy), Linda Goodwin (Harry) and Kevin Smith; her children, Wendy Gasparetto (Brad), Amy Reed (Taryl), Leane Kinney (Jason), Mary Price (Jason), Donny Bearden and John Marian; and her grandchildren, Johnathon Griffith (Hannah), Jacob Griffith, Dustin Ridley (Ashley), Sarah Files (Hunter), Joe Brackner, Lindsey Bearden, Bethany Williams (Tyler), Trinity Marian, Noah Jacques, William Whisenant, Josh Marian, Adam Willis, Olivia Brackner, Jaiden Kinney, Abagail Price, Lucas, Luna, Ayla, Palmer, Wyatt, Rhett, Ella, Eva, Evie, Oakleigh, Cooper, Emi and Gray.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home (1300 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at the Highland Memorial Gardens (3115 18th Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020).
