Sallie Ruth Rich James

Sallie Ruth Rich James of Davie County, NC passed away October 15, 2024. She was born in 1926 to Lala Ruth Spillman Rich and Henry Grady Rich of Farmington, NC. After completing her education at UNC-G (Women’s College), she and her husband, Gene, lived with their family in Winston-Salem. Later they returned to Farmington, NC as it was always home. Mrs. James was predeceased by her husband, Wyllis Eugene James, and a great-grandson, Ethan James. 

She is survived by her children: Judy Speas (Mark), Wyllis James, Jr. (Sue) and Ralph James (Kathi); as well as her grandchildren: Beth Speas, Carolyn Page (Burns), Mary Knight (Kevin), John James (Katie), Sam James, Maggie James and Patrick James (Savannah). Mrs. James also leaves ten great-grandchildren. 

Sallie Ruth loved the community of Farmington and made everyone feel welcome in her home. She deeply loved her family and supported them all. We will always cherish memories of the happy times at the many family gatherings and she will be dearly missed. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Farmington Methodist Church with Pastor Joey Yokeley officiating. A private burial will take place in Farmington Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Farmington Methodist Church, 1939 Farmington Road, Mocksville, NC. 27028.