Pauline Mitchell Byrum Obituary (1920 - 2017)

MADISON Mrs. Pauline Mitchell Byrum, also known by many as "Bunch", Mrs. "B" or "Bumble", of Madison, died peacefully at her home at 2380 Bald Hill Loop, around 4 pm, Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 97. Mrs. Byrums full and wonderful life will be celebrated with a going home ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at her church, Comers Chapel Baptist Church, 1990 Bald Hill Loop, Madison. The visitation for her family, friends, neighbors, and former customers will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Following the service, there will be a meal at the Madison United Methodist Church, 110 West Academy St. Madison, NC. Born on March 5, 1920, Mrs. Byrum was one of thirteen children to Robert H. Mitchell, Sr. and Nannie Belle Griffin Mitchell. When she was born the doctor said she was "just a honey bunch" and the name "Bunch" was created as the name her family called her. She was also known as Pauline or Aunt Pauline by members of her Byrum family, Mrs. "B" or the "Bumble" by her employees at the flower shop and Aunt "Bunch" by her Mitchell Family nieces and nephews. Mrs. Byrum dropped out of Intelligence School in her teens to begin work at Washington Mills. Her uncle, Charlie Carter got her the job and told her that he wanted her to be an ambassador for Washington Mills. She continued her work as ambassador until she married Lawrence Weaver Byrum on June 14, 1953. Soon thereafter they welcomed Mark Henry in March of 1954 and in August of 1955 they welcomed Frances Louise. Mrs. Byrum was the longtime owner and operator of the Madison Flower Shop, having spent over fifty years as a florist serving the Madison community. She loved her profession and enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables, canning and sharing the produce of her effort with friends, family and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Weaver Byrum; parents, Robert H. Mitchell and Nannie Belle Griffin Mitchell; ten brothers and sisters, Molly, John Lee, Early, Blanch, William, Jesse, Mable, James Norman (Jib), Robert H. Jr, and Charlie. Survivors include her son, Mark Henry Byrum of Madison; daughter, Frances Louise Byrum of Madison; brother, Harold Mitchell and wife, Adell of Madison; sister, Merlene Tudor of Madison and sister-in-law, Virginia Mitchell of Greensboro as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in both the Mitchell and Byrum families. The family wishes to thank everyone who came by to visit, stay with Mrs. Byrum, offered a kind word, said a special prayer, sent food, called or sent her a card or did anything at all to give assistance, comfort and care during her time she had to spend at home. A special thanks to all of her caregivers who loved her and who she loved as well. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in memory of Mrs. Byrum. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.