Anita Joyner Ruffin Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Anita Joyner Ruffin of Clayton, North Carolina, born in Ahoskie, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on February 23, 2026 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Sterling Stokes Ruffin, Sr.; her parents, James Joyner, Sr. and Margaret Joyner; and her brothers, James Joyner, Jr. and Ronnie Joyner.

She is survived by: her daughter Alison Ruffin; her son-in-law Mark; her son Sterling Ruffin, Jr.; her daughter-in-law Stacy; her grandsons, Tanner Ruffin (Dynah) and Maddox Ruffin (Jessica Andrews); her brother Larry Joyner; and her sisters-in-law, Susan and Sue Joyner.