Elsie M. Hynson

Elsie Mae Elliott Hynson, 85, of Pondtown, MD daughter of the late Clinton Elliott and Lydia Brooks Daniels Spencer, was born on Thursday, July 3, 1930. She suddenly, yet peacefully, transitioned to eternal life on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware. As a child, Elsie lived in the Pondtown-Big Woods community and later moved to Wilmington, DE. She was partially reared by her Aunt Alice and older sisters Bea and Maggie. Her formal education began in Sagefield and Pondtown and continued at Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware. “Bunny”, as she was affectionately known, committed her life to Christ at an early age. Her Christian development began at Boardly Chapel AME Church in Pondtown. During the close of adolescence, Elsie returned to the Pondtown area and being disillusioned with the lack of facilities in the schools, immediately entered the workforce at Vita Foods in Chestertown. Simultaneously, she was united in matrimony to the late Romie E. Hynson, Jr. on July 10, 1948. They were married 57 years and made their home in Pondtown, where they raised their five children until his passing on September 17, 2005. Elsie served in dietary at Magnolia Hall Nursing Home, until she retired at the age of 76 in 2006. She was a people person who earned the name “Mom Bunny” throughout her working career. She was a woman of integrity and hard worker who became a mother figure, confidant, and mentor to many. Elsie was a great cook, avid bingo player and enjoyed simply sitting around “news-in!” Having recommitted her life to Christ, Elsie became a staunch supporter of Boardly Chapel A. M. E. Church. She worked tirelessly for many years to keep the church doors open. Her desire was to continue the work of her mother and the “older saints”. Elsie hosted numerous programs and sold “chitlin dinners” to succor the church. She secured a church musician and helped to grow the membership as she reached out to young adults in the community. Sister Elise LOVED the LORD, good church, and good singing! Elsie was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. She will be remembered for her FAITH, FIGHT, and HUMOR. She leaves to cherish her memory and rejoice in her victory, three sons, Lawrence Hynson, Larry Hynson (Rosalind) all of Chestertown, MD, and Reginald Hynson of Pondtown; one daughter Joanne Hynson of Pondtown; eleven grandchildren: Devereau (Samone), Kimberly, Laurice, John, Larry, Jr. (LaVette), Anthony (Kia), Hollis (Latisha), Adrian, Jason, Shane, and Akeem; twenty-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Rev. Rosalind Hoxter (Ernest); one brother, Allen Daniels; two sisters, Lillian Saunders-Brown and Octavia Manlove; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Demby, Jean Jeter, Eleanor Daniels, and Bettie Spencer; two brothers-in-law, Otha Hynson and Wallace Saunders; special niece Kennita Matthews, special cousins, Mildred Queen and Alice Blake; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romie Hynson, Jr, daughter, Sharon D. Hynson; sisters, Rev. Beatrice Spencer, Margaret Wilson, and Corrine Elliott; brothers, Leon Daniels, Williams Daniels, and Charles Spencer; and a newborn son, Ronald. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elsie M. Hynson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Elsie M. Hynson

July 3, 1930 - September 11, 2015