For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

II Timothy 4:7-8

Mother Ethel Bynum was born on December 22, 1925, to Cleveland and Cora Summers.  She was the 1st born to this union.  Mother Bynum departed life on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  Mother Bynum joined the St. James A.M.E. Family at an early age and accepted Christ as her Savior.  Mother Bynum worked diligently in her church.  She was everyone's mother and all the members loved her dearly.  She held many roles in the St. James Church.  Mother Bynum was a member of the Women Missionary Society, Steward, Stewardess, Trustee, Choir member, Lay Organization, Lead Class Leader and Sunday School.  Mother Bynum held the position as Head of the Kitchen committee for many, many years.  She was Chef Bynum, no one could bake a German Chocolate Cake and Pound Cake like Mother Bynum.

Mother Ethel Bynum was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Cora Summers, husband L.C. Bynum, brothers James, Otha, Joe Nathan, Benjamin, Nathaniel, and Hebrew Taylor, Sister, Eula Mae Taylor, son, Ozen Bynum.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one sister, Ethel Manning, a brother-in-law Rev. Hosie Manning, a special niece, Barbara Scott.  Special Friends of Mother Bynum, Sherman and Audrey Scott and Douglas and Debra Scott.  A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.