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RUTH ANN BAKER MCLELLAN
LUMBERTON — Mrs. Ruth Ann Baker McLellan, 70, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
She was born in Durham on Nov.22, 1948, to the late Dr. Horace Mitchell Baker Jr. and Dorothy Ahlswede Baker.
Ruth Ann followed her passion of creative design to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, earning a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Fashion Design. Upon returning to Lumberton she applied her artistic flair to open John's Restaurant with her husband, John. For almost 30 years they worked hand in hand building a special place for the people of the community as well as travelers from all corners.
Throughout her life, she served the Lumberton community in various organizations. She was an active member and former trustee of Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, a leader of Cub Scout Pack 306 and Troop 86, a docent at the Robeson County History Museum, a volunteer for the SRMC Hospice Festival of Trees and a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Lumberton.
Ruth Ann had varied and vibrant interests and was always eager to help wherever her ideas about art and design were needed. Her artistic touch and loving spirit made the lives around her more beautiful.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Simpson McLellan Sr., and a daughter, Carol Baker McLellan.
She is survived by her children, John Simpson McLellan Jr. (Mandy) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Stephanie M. Bass (Wil) of Clayton; four grandchildren, John S. McLellan III, Colin P. McLellan, Quentin O. McLellan, and Anne Kathryn Bass; a brother, H. Mitchell Baker III (Connie) of Wilmington; a sister, Annette Baker Hines (David) of Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory Inc. in Lumberton.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Lumberton with Pastor Herbert Lowry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Street UMC General Fund, 200 E. Eighth St., Lumberton, N.C., 28358, or to Robeson County History Museum, P.O. Box 2503, Lumberton, N.C., 28359.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.FloydMortuary.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Ann McLellan
Tommy Cleveland
August 16, 2019
I have many fond memories of Ruth Ann from growing up with the McClellans. She will be dearly missed by many.
Kathleen Bacot
August 15, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
PATSY HESTER
August 13, 2019
HEAVEN HAS GAINED A PRECIOUS ANGEL, SHE WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF JOHNS !! DEEPEST SYMPATHY !
Wanda Musselwhite
August 13, 2019
Mitchell and family, We are so
sad to hear about Ruth Ann. We know how much she will be missed. With love and sympathy, Wanda and Jeff Musselwhite
Wandre Elkins
August 13, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ruth Ann was a lovely lady who will be missed by so many in our community.
Anne Hoge
August 13, 2019
Dear Stephanie,
Courtney and I are so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how much you will miss her. Please know that you, Wilson and Katie are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love all of you and always cherish our beach time together. It goes by too quickly. Hugs to you.
Love,
Anne and Courtney ❤
Alan Sugar
August 13, 2019
Ruth Ann was a very kind and good person. She will be missed by many. I am so sorry for her loss.
Bobbie Anderson
August 13, 2019
Dear Stephanie: I am so sorry about your Mom. I hope in time you will be able to remember the happy, funny, loving memories and hold them in your heart. Bobbie
Ouida Heilman
August 12, 2019
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer . RIP my dear friend Ruth Ann
Mary Rust
August 12, 2019
Prayers go with you. Such fond memories of Ruth Anne and John. Now they are together again. In love Mary Anne Rust.
Monroe Williams
August 12, 2019
So sorry to hear this. Ruth Ann was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Prayers for her family
Linda West Hutchison
August 12, 2019
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Lynda Hayes Howell
August 12, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
WILLIAM W HOWELL
August 12, 2019
With deepest sympathy
Susan Phillips Moss
August 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Ruth Ann will be missed by many. Praying for family and friends.
Sharon Hudler
August 12, 2019
Ruth Ann was a lovely person.She will be missed
Jeffrey Kahn
August 12, 2019
She was the spirit of John's Restaurant. I never pass by the property without fond thoughts of New Year's Eves spent there. I took my future wife there. Thankyou for those memories.
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