Ruby Kate Wellman

Ruby Kate Wellman, 81, of Morganton, NC passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC on June 26, 1944. Ruby was a member of Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church. She dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Ruby enjoyed gardening and canning, and she was an exceptional craftswoman. She could cook anything you’d desire.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Allen Wellman, Kimberly Buckner (Jimmy), and Patricia Messer (David); grandchildren, Ashley Huffman (Melissa), Crystal Plemmons (Brad), Guy “Mikie” Huffman (Holly), Josh Buckner (Kennedy), Bradley Messer (Sarina), Sarah Hampton (Johnny), Casey Wellman, and Tasha “Nikki” McCall (Andy); twenty-seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings, Sharon Cook (Jessie) and Revonda Leatherman; and numerous extended family.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Sanford Wellman; and her older sister, Jean Moore.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dysartsville Baptist Church, 24 Clubhouse Road, Nebo, NC 28761, Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church, 5292 Walker Chapel Road, Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.