Ruth Helen Mclarty

Ruth Helen McLarty, 80, of Highlands, NC, passed away September 16, 2024.  She was born April 16, 1944, in Alexander County, NC to the late Claude Bunton and Mary Lea Poole Bunton.

Mrs. McLarty was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church where she served in many roles in the Church. She owned and operated a title insurance company and was a founding director of Mountain National Bank of Atlanta, GA; she also served as a director of Decatur-DeKalb YMCA and was on the Board of Visitors at Emory University.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Paul McLarty, Jr; two step-children, Timothy Paul McLarty (Jana) and Cari Sue McLarty Johnson (Paul); grandchildren, Garrett Johnson, Bradley Johnson, Jack McLarty and Max McLarty.

A Celebration of Life service will be held November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Highlands United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, PO Box 1959, Highlands, NC  28741.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the McLarty family.