Ruth Sands Martin entered her eternal home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was the daughter of Jack and Dovie Sands. As she lived her life every day, she was a loving, caring soul and touched the lives of so many. She was a active member of Community Baptist Church. She was a caregiver for many individuals and worked for many years at both Burlington Industries and Annie Penn Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Martin, her son-in-law Jim Whitener, her grandson Daniel Whitener and four brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by daughter, Billie Whitener, son, Michael E. Martin (Marie), all of Reidsville, grandchildren, Chris, Josh(Amy), Caroline(Trevor), Kristen(Dillon), Kendell(Trent) and great grandchildren, Sadie, Ruthie and Merryn, along with many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 11 am Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Reidlawn Cemetery, with visitation at the cemetery beginning at 10 am. Pastor Randy Hester will be officiating. The family will see friends at her home on Somerset Drive.
Memorials can be made to Community Baptist Church (Elevator Fund), 509 Triangle Road, Reidsville, North Carolina or to the Life Enrichment and Friendship Adult Day Care Center, 104 N Washington Ave, Reidsville, NC.