Ruth Scales, 88, was born April 20, 1931 to Rev. Emory L. and Essie Scales in Winston-Salem, NC.

She passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 4, 2020.

Along with her twin sister, Ruth Scales graduated from Adkins High School and Livingston College.  She taught English in Akron, Ohio, South Carolina, and substituted in North Carolina.  She also taught during desegregation, and worked briefly for the United Negro College Fund in W-S.

Her passions included writing and poetry.  She was of proud registered voter of the 1960s.

She was a devout Christian and long-time member of Scales Memorial Chapel (named after her father) on 5056 Butterfield Drive.  She was known as a quiet, loving, kind and generous soul.

Ms. Scales is survived by her twin sister, Naomi S. Attucks; one brother, Henry Scales of Bronx, NY; her two sons, Idris Saifullah (also known as Irvin Scales) and Grady Scales; several grand & great grandchildren, and many friends.

A small private service will be held at a later time.