Ailene Bynum

Mrs. Ailene Damron Bynum, age 82, of Nashville passed away 09/06/2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 17, 1930 in Martin, TN she was preceded in death by parents Carl and Linnie (Osteen) Damron; brother, Walter Louis Damron; husband of 60 years, Edward J. Bynum; daughter, Edwynna L. Bynum. Survived by children, Barbara (Dudley) Koy of Katy Texas, David (Chigger) Bynum of Brentwood, TN and Andrae Bynum; grandchildren, Miranda Bynum, Jason (Gabrielle) Koy, Courtney (Kirsten) Bynum and Megan Bynum; great-grandchildren, Samantha Bynum, Lily Bynum, Jack Bynum, Ashlyn Koy and Landon Koy; sister-in-law, Angie Damron of Martin, TN; nepew, Steve Damron and family of Stillwater, OK; niece, Dawne Damron-Belote and family of Martin, TN; cousins Jean Inman of Franklin, TN and Carla Hendershot Bivens of Brentwood, TN. A pecial thanks to her loving caregivers, Ann Esaw, Danae Robins and Gretchen Hauck. Mrs. Bynum was a retired seamstress where she made beautiful wedding and bridesmaid dresses before starting her own catering business. She catered wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and wedding anniversaries for over 25 years. She was a long-time member of First Church of Nazarene, Pate Sunday School Class, Kitamura Missionary Society and former Choir member.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, September 9, 2012, from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road, and Monday from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. in the Woodland Street Mall at First Church of the Nazarene. Funeral service will be held Monday, September 10, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. in Heritage Chapel-First Church of the Nazarene, 510 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN. On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, visitation will be held from 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home, 207 Central Avenue, Martin, TN. Graveside service to be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at Campground Cemetery, Martin TN, by Rev. Richard Egnor and Dr. Kevin Ulmet. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers, Honorary Pallbearers: Pate Sunday School Class, Dr. William T. Slonecker and Dr. David w. Allen.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Church of the Nazarene or Alive Hospice Nashville.