'Mother Theresa of Durham' to be laid to rest

Friday, January 8, 2016
DURHAM, NC (WTVD) -- The woman affectionately referred to as "The Mother Theresa of Durham" will be laid to rest Friday.

Dr. Sharon Elliott-Bynum passed away Sunday at the age of 58 after a battle with lung cancer.

In 2009, ABC11 spotlighted Elliott-Bynum as a Person of the Week. With her sister, she co-founded CAARE INC to provide HIV testing and counseling, plus transitional housing.
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For 20 years, she worked tirelessly to provide quality healthcare to the uninsured in Durham. Thursday, Rep. G. K. Butterfield recognized her efforts on the floor of the U. S House of Representatives.

Here are the details of Friday services:

Celebration of Life for Dr. Sharon Elliott-Bynum
Friday January 8, 2016 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph's AME Church (2521 Fayetteville Rd - Durham)
Public Viewing: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.



In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations are made to Healing With CAARE, Inc.

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