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Hyla Cundiff Obituary
September 26, 1927 - November 27, 2024
Hyla Sue Bynum Cundiff, the eleventh child of William P. and Belva W. Bynum (both deceased) of North Wilkesboro, NC, was born September 26, 1927. She transitioned to her eternal home on November 27, 2024.
She received her early education in the Wilkes County Schools and continued her education earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Johnson C. Smith University and later, a Master's Degree from North Carolina A&T State University. Her love of athletics and children lead her to teach and coach the young girls at her high school Alma Mater, Lincoln Heights High School.
She moved with her family in 1956, to Greensboro, NC, and taught at Washington Street, J.C. Price, F.D. Bulford and Vandalia Elementary Schools before her retirement in 1980.
Baptized as an infant, Hyla committed her life to Christ at age 12 and was a faithful member of Beulah Presbyterian Church in North Wilkesboro, NC, until she moved to Greensboro. She continued her walk in faith at St. James Presbyterian Church on Forbis Street. Throughout her life, she was ardently involved with choral music, Sunday School, Bible Study and membership in the United Presbyterian Women. She also enjoyed her Christian service with the Trustee Board, Altar Guild and Compassion Committee. She is dearly loved by the many "Church Children" and "adopted" adult granddaughter, Alycia Nelson. Hyla carried her faith in community work as well, driving cancer patients to their appointments and receiving a WFMY volunteer award for her community service. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Hyla was predeceased in death by her husband of 64 years, Frederick D, Cundff, Sr. and is survived by her two sons, Frederick D. Cundiff, Jr and Roderick C. Cundiff of Greensboro, NC; her daughter/niece, Candace B. Currence of Mitchellville, MD; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., December 6, 2024, following family visitation at 11 a.m., at St. James Presbyterian Church, 820 Ross Avenue, Greensboro, NC. The Internment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens of Guilford, 5710 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown, NC 27282. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to St. James Presbyterian Church or Johnson C. Smith University.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hyla Cundiff
CATHY CARTER
December 5, 2024
I served as Hyla's Vice President of the Greensboro Alumni Chapter some years ago. It was a pleasure to work and learn from her. She was a great person and li ed her Alma Mater. Class of 1948, if I'm mot mistaken. We shared reunion years. My condolences to the Cundiff family.
Cathy Carter '83 KCSU
Linda Adams
December 4, 2024
Thank you for being there for the children that were placed in my care. Lida Adams
Cassandra (Sandy) and Kevin Morrow/Lovie McBryde
December 4, 2024
We thank God for Mrs. Cundiff's faithful witness and service. Everyone who knew her felt her love and kindness. Her beautiful singing voice and the love expressed for her children and husband served as an inspiration to many of us at Saint James Presbyterian Church. A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can't help but live on in those it loved. Fred and Roderick, thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with us.
Patricia Hawkins Holland
December 4, 2024
Ms. Cundiff was an amazing teacher and will always be remembered.
Adnee M. Bradford
December 4, 2024
I will forever remember Ms. Hyla as the exemplary woman of God, the same sweet sweet spirit my family and I met when we came to Greensboro in 1976. She is an earth angel gone home.
Marcia Bellamy
December 4, 2024
Only sweet memories of our Hyla, it gives me great pleasure to continue to care for the plants in the St. James Presbyterian Church-Fellowship Hall in honor of your Mother.... Fred and Roderick sending my prayers of condolences and much love, Marcia Bellamy
Debbie Fox
December 3, 2024
Mrs. Cundiff was my 4th grade teacher when I first moved to Greensboro (1968). I loved her, she was the right mix of kindness and instructor. I'm sorry for her family's loss.
Debra Phillips
December 3, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ella Rogers Glover
December 3, 2024
She was also my neighbor. Such a sweet lady. I loved them both.
Ella Rogers Glover
December 3, 2024
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Mrs Cundiff was my Third Grade teacher
Stephanie Carmichael Newton
December 3, 2024
My family will always hold a special place in our hearts for Mrs. Cundiff. She was briefly my teacher at Vandalia before I moved schools. She truly wanted to teach children. Prayers for all.
Cynthia Nash McCain
December 3, 2024
Loved her since Bluford days. Your whole family including Candace was commendable to me for many years on Curry Street, working with your Dad and sporting events together. Sending each of you my love and hugs and prayers. Cynthia Nash McCain
Suzan Ayers Antin
December 3, 2024
So very sorry for your loss.
Pauline Turner Brown
December 3, 2024
So grateful to have known this wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed. Praying for her family.
Vanessa Haygood
December 3, 2024
Thank you to the Cundiff family for sharing with the world that is forever Aunt Hyla. The generations of children and families she touched, including ours, carry the love she gave and the memories she made forever. Blessings and the Peace and Comfort of Christ be with you, The Stringer Family: Vernon, Vanessa, Daniel and Jasmine
Brenda A Dobbins
December 3, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Bynum family. Hyla was a jewel.
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