Yvonne Bynum, age 88, of Kuttawa, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Lake Barkley Heath and Rehabilitation in Kuttawa, KY.
Yvonne was born on July 10, 1936, in Lyon County, KY to the late W.R. and Dorris Rushing Polk. Yvonne dedicated many years to nursing, caring for countless individuals with tenderness and skill at Mayfield Community Hospital until her well-earned retirement. Known for her unwavering faith, Yvonne took great comfort and joy in reading her bible, finding strength in its words which guided her through life. Her passion for reading extended to many books, fostering a love for stories that she shared with everyone. Yvonne’s hands brought beauty to the world through her love of gardening, creating spaces filled with color and life for all to enjoy. Above all, Yvonne cherished time spent with her family who will miss her dearly. Yvonne attended Eddyville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Yvette Youngblood of Kuttawa; son, Joe (Vicki) Bynum of Lyon County; sisters, April (Tracy) Woodall of Fredonia and Martha Bynum of Fredonia; brothers, Gregg (Deloris) Polk of Fredonia and Rodney (Betty) Polk of Kuttawa; grandchildren, Steven Youngblood, Michael (Tammy) Youngblood, Stephanie Birdsong, James Charlie Bynum and Matthew Bynum; several great and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband, James Charlie Bynum; son, Allen Bynum; brothers Troy, Charles and Harold Polk.
Visitation for Yvonne Bynum will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville, KY.
Funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM at Lakeland Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Purdue officiating. Burial will follow in Mayfield Memorial Gardens in Mayfield, KY
