Mrs. Ella Berta Smith Bynum's Obituary
Ella Berta Smith Bynum, daughter of the late John Hedley and Zadie Mae Rice Smith, was born May 13, 1922 in Stevenson, Alabama. She departed her earthly life October 22, 2021. She joined in life with that of Ernest Albert “L.B.” Bynum February 25, 1940. Ella was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for many years. She served as church school treasurer, adult church school teacher, United Methodist Women president, communion steward, and kitchen duty coordinator. Ella served her community too. She delivered Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors. In addition she prepared meals in her home for the sick and homebound. She was an active member of the PTA. Ella was dearly loved and adored by those in her community, church, and family. They expressed their love with endless phone calls, visits, gifts of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and sweet treats. One of Ella’s greatest joys in life was cooking. She was “at home” in the kitchen, and was known as an excellent cook. Whether it was her homemade yeast rolls, dressing, sweet potatoes, or caramel cake, one taste of her food ~ you were hooked.
Survivors include one son, Ernest Lloyd Bynum, Sr. (Edith) of Cleveland, OH; two daughters, Sally Bynum Cothron of Stevenson, AL and Zata Bynum Threatt (Otis) of Huntsville, AL; one brother, John Hedley Smith, Jr.; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Zadie Mae and John Hedley Smith; Husband, Ernest A. "L.B." Bynum; Sister, Cathreen Bynum; Brother, James A. Smith.
A Public Viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson, Alabama.
Online condolences may be left for the family at http://www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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