Clara Ruth Smith James Obituary
The world bids farewell to Clara Ruth Smith James (Demorest, Georgia), departing on February 19, 2025 at the age of 93. Clara Ruth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clara Ruth Smith James to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Oscar Smith, Sr. and Clara Mae Holcomb Smith; her husband John Floyd James; her son Charles Lamar Bellamy; and her siblings, Evelyn S. West and Frank O. Smith, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughter Charlise James Rowley of Demorest; and her cousins, Rev. Billy Burrell, Dolores Shepherd and Laverne Brown. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel (245 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535). A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 at the Yonah Memorial Gardens (255 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535).
Memorials may be made to the Habersham Baptist Church, 600 Old Habersham Mill Road, Demorest, Georgia 30535 or live plants donated for installation at the family homestead.
