***To watch the live stream of Tressa's service, to begin at 10:45 Eastern Time, copy and paste the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYWesjI19kDXHfKZcBz1Kg Varetta "Tressa" Bynum-Wardrop, 52, of Boston and North Carolina passed away on February 24 after falling ill. Tressa grew up in Boston playing with her cousins, Andy, Brenda, Mary, and Tammy. Tressa passed the exam for Boston Latin School and she attended for one year before transferring to Lexington High. At Lexington High, she exceled in track and fencing. After graduation in 1987, she proceeded to work for several companies and was unable to make headway. In 1999, Tressa joined the U.S. Army and served our country for over 20 years and excelled in everything up until she retired in 2020. Tressa earned the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG). Tressa was a Combat War Veteran and a Bronze Star recipient. "She was a soldier's soldier." Tressa leaves to mourn; her mother, Amanda Carvalho, her father, Connie Johnson, her two sons Laurence Bynum-Harris, Charlie Blevines III, daughter Chanelle Frenel, son-in law Roberto, brothers Eric Brown and Dirk Brown, sisters Andrea Johnson-Stewart and Ladonia Johnson, granddaughters Cydni, Robyn and Egypt, and her sister friend of 33 years Stephani Stokes. Tressa also leaves a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, loyal friends, and Army family. We cannot forget to let it be known that Tressa loved her "road dogs" a.k.a. fur babies Stacio, Sam, Bella and Bun-Bun. We all loved her unconditionally and without question, frankly we could not help it, lol. Tressa was an all-around amazing person. Tressa had a personality like no other. She always had a smile (and what a beautiful, dimpled smile she had) on her face. Anybody who met her fell in love instantly. She was kind, compassionate and truly an understanding individual whether you were a member of her family, a friend, or a stranger. Tressa was a giver and rarely ever a taker. Tressa enjoyed all genres of music especially old school R & B and could surely cut a rug. Tressa was an avid movie lover and was always open to a follow-up discussion/debate. Tressa has had the pleasure to meet everyone from President Bush in Iraq at Thanksgiving to Big Daddy Kane at the airport. Like I said…amazing. Messages to Heaven "Butt (Tressa loved for me to call her Butt) my heart is broken, and I love you so very much." - Mom "We miss you sister." - Eric and Dirk "Words can never express what you truly meant to me. You were my mother, but we were also so close. No matter what we went through, we always found our way back to each other. Cydni, Robyn and I are going to keep having rainbow dance parties, knowing you can see them. Until we meet again Baby Tressa. I love you." - Chanelle "Tressa, I love you so much." - Aunt Tina "Tressa, we grew up together since we were small. You were my best friend. I could talk to you about anything. We shared a bond that was special from day one. I will miss you so much. Rest in paradise." - Cousin Mary "I love you Tressa and will miss you dearly." - Cousin Shanté "I waited forever to finally meet you and our time was way too short. I am proud of your many accomplishments; you have truly lived. You will be forever in my heart and another missing piece. Until we meet again, rest easy." Love you Sis – Ladonia "Tressa – Getting to meet and know you has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. I will miss you dearly." - Andrea "Tressa was a powerful beautiful person and she truly lived an extraordinary life. I can recall how she used to tease me when I was a kid, just like I was one of her own little brothers. The love and friendship your family has shown me my whole life has truly made me who I am today. I cherish the memories and your family is in my heart now and always." - Love, Brett "It was you and I from the day we met. You were my support system and my confidant. You are and will always be a part of me. The yin to my yang. I love you Sis beyond measure." -- Stephani "The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." Hooah! Going Home Services… The viewing will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and the memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Russell & Pica Funeral Home 165 Belmont St., Brockton MA 02302. The interment will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery on Connery Ave., Bourne, MA 02532. ************************* COVID-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions******************** Russell & Pica Funeral Homes Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. 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