Ernestine Aman Bynum

Ernestine Aman Bynum, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Born in Onslow County, NC on April 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Zack Aman and Vivian Lockamy Aman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lynell Bynum; daughter-in-law, Melinda Bryant Bynum; brother, Delma Aman; and sister, Sara Dershem.

Ernestine leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Harry Bynum and wife, Melissa, of Rocky Mount; and daughter, Carolyn Falk and husband, Nick, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Stephanie Martin and husband, Ray; Christopher Falk and wife, Meredith; Jonathan Falk and wife, Elizabeth; Zachary Bynum and wife, Meredith; Alex Bynum and Charlie Bynum; great-grandchildren, Emma Claire Martin; Harrison Martin; Georgia Martin; Deacon Falk; Reynolds Falk; and Davidson Falk; and her brother, Zack Aman.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the home of Nick and Carolyn Falk, 1500 Jeremy Lane, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.

The family would like to thank Nash Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care, Dr. Douglas Boyette, and Hospice nurse, Letisha Richardson, as well as JoAnn Pope and Spring Arbor for their dedicated service in caring for Ernestine.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Nash Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.