Ruth Efird Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Ruth Efird (Wilmington, North Carolina) is shared. Ruth, born on August 8, 1937, passed away on July 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Ruth will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Ruth by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Ruth is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Ruth’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Turner and Helen Gramentine; her husband Alex McEachern Efird; her daughters, Carol Efird Smith and Grace F. Efird; her brother James W Gramentine; and her brothers-in-law, Claud L. Efird Jr. and Thomas Edmund Efird II.

She is survived by: her son Alex Efird Jr.; and her grandchildren, Robert T. Smith III, Ruth A. Smith and Alex E. Smith.