Shirley Bynum

Shirley G. Bynum, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, of Zanesville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Genesis Morrison House Hospice.

Born March 18, 1941, in McConnelsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Sylvia Norman and Mabel Norman. Shirley was a loving wife to Ernest E. Bynum, Jr., whom she married on September 19, 1964. Shirley was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.

Shirley will be remembered as “one of the kindest, friendliest, family-oriented ladies” you could ever meet. She was a great cook, and loved serving her family with fantastic food. Shirley cherished the time spent with her loved ones, and never met a stranger.

Shirley is survived by two children, Lisa Bynum and Ernest (Cheryl) Bynum; four grandchildren, Ashley Hill, Allison Hill, Molly Bynum, and Lionel Bynum; four great grandchildren, Ashton Shreve, Jordyn Hill, Chloe Hill, and Kash Bynum; siblings, Patricia Dorsey, Alice Kay Morgan, Roy S. Norman, and Ronald Norman; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, JoAnn Spencer.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Bynum, Jr.; and siblings, Steve Norman, Sylvia Norman, Jr., and Jean Gibson.

Friends may call Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Hillis Combs Funeral Home, where funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM, with Rev. Clifton Killpatrick officiating. Shirley will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Woodlawn Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note of condolence please visit www.hilliscombsfh.com