Sarah Ruth Buff 89, of Vale died Friday, November 11th, 2016 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Born May 12th, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Pendleton. Three Sons, Dale Buff and wife Linda of Hickory, Jerry Buff and wife Elaine of Vale and Dennis Buff and wife Phyllis of Hickory, and a brother Max Pendleton of Belmont survive her. In addition to her parents; her husband of over 55 years Ual Buff, and a daughter Deborah Ann (Buff) Ray preceded her in death. The funeral will be 2:00pm Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Faulkenbury and Max Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Church in Vale. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Buff family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.