Marjorie “Marge” “Mama B.” FLEMING

1936 - 2021  (84 years)

• Name	Marjorie “Marge” “Mama B.” FLEMING  [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Birth	20 Nov 1936
  Gender	Female
  HIST	of Sumter, South Carolina MARJORIE FLEMING BYNUM Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:00 am Marjorie Fleming Bynum, 84, widow of Alvis J Bynum of Sumter, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Covenant Place in Sumter. Born on Nov. 20, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Grace and Sam Fleming of Ora. Affectionately known as "Mama B," she was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. After graduating from Laurens High School and Erskine College, where she made many lifelong friends, Marge took a job in Sumter as a teacher. There she met the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Alvis Bynum. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Methodist Church, where she served the Lord faithfully. Marge especially loved serving the homeless and social events with her beloved FaHoLo Class. She was also active in the Sumter community with the Sumter Junior League, The Book Club, bridge club and a supper club. The family wishes to thank the Covenant Place community and her many friends that brought her much joy over the last years as well as the Covenant Place Nursing Center for the excellent compassionate care they provided in recent days. Marge is survived by her children, Al and Susan Bynum of Seneca, Grace and Roby Kelley of Sumter and Chris and Tina Bynum of Greenville; grandchildren, Jesse, Brittany, Taylor and Allison Bynum and Wilson, Catherine and Bynum Kelley; her brother, Samuel Fleming and his wife, Phyllis, of Ashville, North Carolina; her sister-in-law, Pat Bynum of Sumter; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph R. James Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston officiating. Visitation will follow in the fellowship hall. There will be a private burial beforehand at Sumter Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Trinity United Methodist Church Missions Fund, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150; Ora ARP Church, 23420 U.S. 221, Gray Court, SC 29645; or to Sumter United Ministries, P.O. Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be made to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements.  [2, 4]
  HIST	of Sumter, South Carolina MARJORIE FLEMING BYNUM Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:00 am Marjorie Fleming Bynum, 84, widow of Alvis J Bynum of Sumter, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Covenant Place in Sumter. Born on Nov. 20, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Grace and Sam Fleming of Ora. Affectionately known as "Mama B," she was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. After graduating from Laurens High School and Erskine College, where she made many lifelong friends, Marge took a job in Sumter as a teacher. There she met the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Alvis Bynum. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Methodist Church, where she served the Lord faithfully. Marge especially loved serving the homeless and social events with her beloved FaHoLo Class. She was also active in the Sumter community with the Sumter Junior League, The Book Club, bridge club and a supper club. The family wishes to thank the Covenant Place community and her many friends that brought her much joy over the last years as well as the Covenant Place Nursing Center for the excellent compassionate care they provided in recent days. Marge is survived by her children, Al and Susan Bynum of Seneca, Grace and Roby Kelley of Sumter and Chris and Tina Bynum of Greenville; grandchildren, Jesse, Brittany, Taylor and Allison Bynum and Wilson, Catherine and Bynum Kelley; her brother, Samuel Fleming and his wife, Phyllis, of Ashville, North Carolina; her sister-in-law, Pat Bynum of Sumter; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph R. James Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston officiating. Visitation will follow in the fellowship hall. There will be a private burial beforehand at Sumter Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Trinity United Methodist Church Missions Fund, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150; Ora ARP Church, 23420 U.S. 221, Gray Court, SC 29645; or to Sumter United Ministries, P.O. Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be made to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral and Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements.
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  Death	19 Jul 2021	Covenant Place, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
  Burial	21 Jul 2021	Sumter Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Avenue, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina   [4]
  	Elmore-Hill- McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, Sumter, South Carolina Elmore-Hill- McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, Sumter, South Carolina
  Person ID	I289020	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	25 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	Sam FLEMING
  Mother	Grace
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  Family ID	F222983	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Alvis Jesse BYNUM,   b. 9 Sep 1937, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 19 Apr 2015, at his home, (Sumter County, South Carolina) (Age 77 years)
  Marriage	1962  [2, 4]
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  Children	1. Al BYNUM   2. Grace BYNUM   3. Chris BYNUM
  Family ID	F194017	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2021

  
  

• Sources

  [S20175] William E. Bynum Jr. [S22376] Alvis Jesse Bynum. [S22423] Henry Clarke Bynum. [S29044] Marjorie Fleming Bynum.