Mrs. Earline (Jarrett) Bearden, age 63 passed away peacefully in the presence of her family in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, July 9, 2010. A proud native and lifelong resident of Atlanta, Mrs. Bearden attended Grady High School, graduated from Hapeville High School, and continued her education at West Georgia College before taking on a career as a flight attendant for Southern Airlines. She later dedicated her life as a stay-at-home mom and wife; a volunteer in her cherished community and a substitute teacher in Dekalb County Schools for more than two decades. It was for her love of people and compassion for others that Mrs. Bearden knew no strangers and was
a friend to many. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesse R. Bearden of Atlanta; her mother, Lennie M. Jarrett of Atlanta and her brother Billy E. Jarrett of Atlanta. She is survived by her beloved son, Justin Bearden and daughter-in-law Marie of Decatur; devoted sister, Carol Sue (Jarrett) Almond and brother-in-law Jimmy of Stone Mountain; Aunt Lalette Fogg of Comer and her loving aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. A celebration of Mrs. Bearden's life will be held at 4 pm Wednesday, July 14 at A.S. Turner & Sons, Decatur with Rev. Mary Lou Gilbert officiating. The family will welcome friends one hour prior. Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of one's choice. A. S. Turner & Sons
