Ruth J. James, 92, passed away July 23, 2023. She was born April 24, 1931 in Corinth, Mississippi to the late Palmer and Mary Murrah Reed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. (Buddy) James and a daughter, Terri James.
Ruth was a long time member of Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
She is survived by her son, Steve James (Jackie); grandsons, Marty James (Yolanda) and Clint James; 1 great-grandson, Justin James; sister, Carolyn McElhannon.
Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd, North Little Rock, AR on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A graveside will be held at Henry Cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. www.griffinleggettresthills.com