Ruth Ann Burrow Welch

Ruth Ann Burrow Welch, 86, passed away on November 4, 2026. A resident of High Point, North Carolina, Ruth was born December 19, 1939, in Guilford County, to the late Roy Elbert and Sallie Moss Burrow.

Ruth lived a life marked by steady devotion and quiet courage. With a generous spirit and a thoughtful way of caring for others, she met each season of life with kind-hearted strength and a willingness to do whatever work was needed.

Throughout her life, Ruth brought her hard-working hands and many talents to numerous jobs, including The Sweet Shoppe, Tracy's Barbecue, Holly Farms Chicken, Elder's Drug Store, Town and Country Catering, and Equinox. She also shared her creativity in many ways—at one time as part of the High Point Clown Club, and always as a master seamstress and mender. Ruth enjoyed making flower arrangements, working in her flower garden, and painting ceramics. Many children remember her home with special affection, knowing they would be welcomed with Kool-Aid and cookies.

A faithful member of Four Square Gospel Church of Welch Drive since 1964, Ruth served her church family with enduring dedication. She was a deaconess and Bible schoolteacher, served in the choir, helped with children’s church, and lovingly prepared funeral meals for families in their times of need. Her life reflected deep care for others and steadfast faith.

Ruth’s favorite places were the mountains, Rural Hall, home, Flagstaff, AZ, and the church.

One of Ruth’s greatest accomplishments was raising her children and grandchildren. Among her most cherished moments were watching Shanna Brooke being born and listening to Taylor Raye be born and hearing their first cry. The greatest inspirations in Ruth’s life were loving family and loving Jesus.

Ruth wanted her family to know she loved them dearly—that she gave all she could give, along with many hugs. Her unfinished work, she said, was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death are her parents, Roy and Sallie Moss Burrow; her husband of 56 years, John Robert Welch Sr.; and her three sisters, Louise Overman, Brenda Kimsey, and Mary Willis.

Survivors to cherish Ruth’s legacy are her son, John Welch Jr.; her daughter, Kathy Duncan; two grandchildren, Shanna (Philip) Delancey and Taylor (Wesley) Hankins; and three great-grandchildren, Piper Hankins, Penelope Delancey, and Olivia Delancey.

A Memorial Service for Ruth will be held Friday, December 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations of High Point, NC.