Mary Ruth James Obituary
Mary Ruth James of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on August 24, 2026. Mary, born on December 3, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ruth James to show support.
Mary will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Mary will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Mary’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her son Milton McLean of Fayetteville, NC; her siblings, Annie L. Campbell of Knightdale, NC, Alice Lacewell (Pastor Arthur) of Fayetteville, NC, Elder Charles Johnson and Min; her grandchildren, Felicia McLean and Milton McLean; and her great grandchild Jadan McLean.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting pot plants.
