Boles Funeral Home
Ruth Elaine Sports, age 83, of Raeford, NC passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 10, 2025. Ruth was born in Richmond County, NC October 11, 1941 to Daniel Brown McGugan and Ernestine Willis.
Ruth grew up in St. Pauls, NC. After graduating high school in 1959, she briefly attended Flora MacDonald College. Afterwards, she worked at First Citizens Bank in Fayetteville, NC. She bought her first car before she had a driver's license. During the driving test, she backed into another car but still managed to get her license. Hitting parked cars is a trait she would pass on to her son. Marrying Mitchell, they settled in Raeford, where she worked at Southern National Bank, until her son Michael came along. After staying at home a couple of years to raise Michael, she began her 38-year career at Burlington Industries.
Ruth enjoyed gardening and playing bridge with friends. She, Mitchell, and Michael spent many summers with friends and family at Lake Waccamaw, water skiing and sailing. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. Above all Ruth cherished family, especially spoiling her granddaughter, Chloe. She was a mom to many.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 63 years, Mitchell Sports; son, Michael Sports (Charlene); granddaughter Chloe Sports; brother, Daniel McGugan Jr. (Jane); sister, Nancy McGugan. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jo Richardson; brother, Duncan McGugan.
Service will be Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Raeford. Visitation from 1 to 3pm with the service at 3pm.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
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