Patsy Ann Bean Brandt

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Patsy Ann Bean Brandt, known affectionately to her family as Uma. Patsy left this world unexpectedly on May 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Johnston County, NC on September 10, 1934, to Wesley Willard Bean, Sr. and Mabel Inez Bailey Bean, Patsy is preceded in death by her beloved husband Franklin “Frank” August Brandt and her daughter Lisa Ann Brandt Martin. Patsy leaves behind a loving family that includes her brother Wesley Willard Bean, Jr. (Eleanor), her daughter Susan Lynn Brandt Vick (Thomas), and her son Michael Franklin Brandt. She was the devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren: Lauren Elizabeth Vick, Dustin Tyler Martin (Alisha), Kathryn Lynn Vick, Jordan Alexander Martin (Maddie), Rachael Elizabeth Brandt Litaker (Denver), Michael Dalton Brandt (Asia), and Hannah Grace Brandt (Andrew Dial). Patsy was also the loving great-grandmother to four great-grandchildren: Walker Litaker, Alani Brandt, Lilah Brandt, and Harvey Litaker. She is additionally survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, including two who lived with her for a time Dana Bean (Charles Cotner) and Steve Bean (Susan) and their brother Wesley Bean (Susi) . Patsy graduated from Spencer High School in Spencer, NC where she met the love of her life, Frank. They were married on June 27, 1953, and spent their lives by each other’s side for 53 years. One was rarely seen without the other and their devotion to one another could be seen by everyone who knew them. Patsy and Frank navigated their lives together and surrounded everyone around them with unconditional love. Except for a brief time in Arizona while Frank was with the Air Force, Patsy lived her life in her beloved home of Spencer, NC. After graduating from high school, she worked as an operator at the telephone office where she made many friends and kept everyone connected. During their time in Arizona, Patsy was a homemaker and she ensured that everyone on the base was well fed. Upon returning to Spencer, Patsy worked as an administrative assistant for the Rowan County School system until her retirement in 1997. Patsy and Frank also gave their time to the town of Spencer, North Rowan High School, Central United Methodist Church, the March of Dimes and any neighbor or friend that was in need. In her later years, Patsy enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels for Rowan County. As a homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her children, nieces and nephews, and later grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Patsy was a gifted seamstress, known to make everything from dance costumes to prom dresses. She had a great love and talent for cooking and made sure that no one ever left her house hungry. Family gathered around her table every Sunday to enjoy time with each other and a homecooked meal and she passed a love of cooking on to many of her children and grandchildren. During annual family beach trips to Oak Island, Patsy enjoyed spending her mornings cooking breakfast for everyone and sitting with Frank while he fished. Patsy could also often be found tending to the flowers in her yard, reading a Nicholas Sparks book in the rocking chair on her front porch, or sitting on her back deck swing watching the hummingbirds or helping her grandchildren with homework. She was a passionate sports fan who never missed an opportunity to cheer on her Carolina Tar Heels or New York Yankees. Patsy was a quick-witted, kindhearted and generous woman who devoted her life to her family. She surrounded everyone she knew with her warm presence and loved her friends and family fiercely, as they did her in return. Patsy’s generous spirit, kind heart, and strong faith will live on through those who were dearest to her. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM Saturday (May 23) at Summersett Funeral Home. Patsy’s funeral will follow at 11 AM in Summersett Memorial Chapel in Salisbury, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American Heart Association. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Brandt family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Patsy Ann Bean Brandt

September 10, 1934 - May 8, 2026