Emma Armstead

Lynum

Mrs. Emma Armstead Lynum, age 83, a native of Whatley, AL was born October 18, 1938 to the parentage of the late Mr. Dosie Armstead and the late Mrs. Henrietta Rodgers Armstead. She departed this life September 28, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Kathy, in Moss Point, MS.

She was educated in the Clarke County School System. Mrs. Lynum, a loving and devoted homemaker, enjoyed sewing and reading the bible, and attending church services.

Mrs. Lynum accepted Christ at an early age and united with Indian Ridge Baptist Church, Whatley, AL. She later united with Morning Star Baptist Church, Whatley, AL where she faithfully served as an usher and maintained her steadfast faith in our Lord and Savior.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Mr. Leamon Lynum, three brothers and two sisters.

Left to cherish her memories is her loving and devoted family; four sons, Sammy Lynum of Englewood, CO; Kenneth Lynum of Whatley, AL; Rev. Johnny Lynum and Leon Lynum, both of Detroit, MI; eight daughters, Kathy (Willie) Scott of Moss Point, MS; Carolyn Lynum of Whatley, AL; Katherine Lynum Canada of Gonzales, LA; Eunice (Willie) Ester and Lola (Melvin) Washington, all of Detroit, MI; Bessie (Charles) Love of Saraland, AL; Odeather (Dewayne) Chapman of Montgomery, AL; Dorothy Love of Grove Hill, AL; one sister, Nettie Lou Stallworth of Mobile, AL; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Sunday, October 2, 2022, 2pm until the 3pm service at Morning Star Baptist Church, 466 Morning Star Road, Whatley, AL 36482; Rev. Ted Watkins, Pastor; Rev. Jimmy Snell, Eulogist. Service will be live streamed from Andrews Funeral Home Facebook Page. Burial will follow in Indian Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Whatley, AL. Facial covering and social distancing are recommended.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page. May God bless you for all kindnesses shown to the Lynum Family.