Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:25 am

Martha Leigh Callahan Ruff, age 80 of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020.

She was born on November 22, 1939 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late June Crayton Callahan and Lucille Guffey Callahan

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Callahan.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Ruff, a son, Jeremy Ruff of Rutherfordton, a brother, June Callahan of Forest City, her sisters, Bobbie C. Johnson of Forest City and Jane Bezold of Rutherfordton. There is also one grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced by The Padgett and King Mortuary.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.