Rosa Lee Bynes

Rosa Lee Bynes, 78, of Delmar, Delaware, was a God-fearing woman, a loving wife, and devoted mother. She entered heaven’s gates on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Rosa Bennefield was born in Burke County, Georgia to the late Roxie Jones and Dreddy Bennefield on November 13, 1939, but spent most of her adult life in Delaware. She went to school at Fullwood Chapel in Burke County, Junior High School in Midville, Georgia, and attended Waynesboro High School before leaving Georgia in 1956 and moving to Florida. There, she had her first child at 18 years of age and the last at 30 years of age. As a young woman, she provided for her family as a migrant farm laborer. Always a hard worker, she searched for opportunities to improve her life and the lives of her children. She later relocated permanently to the Delmarva area in hopes of finding better work conditions and educational opportunities for her family. Minister Rosa was a woman of prayer whose spirituality extended beyond just attending church on Sundays. She was a dedicated member of Trinity Holiness Church in Frankford, Delaware, commencing under the late Bishop Arthur Dukes on January 01, 1979. During her early years, she dedicated much time and energy to numerous church functions. She served as an usher, pastor’s aide, on the missionary board and was ordained a Minister of the Gospel. Church members relied on her to be a source of wisdom and support through many situations. Later, she united with Pastor Frank Roach, and joined the Flames of Fire Ministries in Milford, Delaware, where she was a faithful member for several years in the early 1990’s. Prior to becoming a resident of Delmar, Rosa had become a member of Pentecostal Prayer Room in Millsboro, Delaware, under the preaching and teaching of Pastor Jerry Phillips. Rosa is survived by six sons: Willie James Bennefield (Frankie), Elbert Bynes, Jr., Donnell Bynes (Beverly), Lorenzo Bynes, Antone Bennefield, and Darell Singleterry; two loving daughters, Teresa Ann Bennefield and Rosa Ann Bynes; more than 30 grandchildren and 20+ great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her two sisters, Vivian Brown (Freddie) and Drucilla Allen; one brother, John T. Knowles; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert W. Bynes; her daughters, Joyce Ann Bynes and Brenda Delores Snow; her sister, Cora Snelling; and her brothers Samuel Knowles and Henry Knowles, Jr. God created us a wonderful mother to hold A smile of sunshine for her he chose While molding her heart out of pure gold Finally, he gave her the namesake of a beautiful Rose! Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rosa Lee Bynes, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Rosa Lee Bynes

November 13, 1939 - December 18, 2017