Wednesday, February 11, 2026 9:21 am

Linda Darlene Saraf of Rutherfordton died Thursday February 5, 2026.

She was a native of Rutherford County, born June 4, 1949, to the late Grady Lee and Artence Dalton. She was the widow of Martin Luther Saraf and was also preceded in death by a brother Christopher Trevor Dalton.

She was a member of the New Testament Assembly in Spindale. She worked in the food industry until her retirement.

She is survived by a son Michael Saraf of Charlotte (Owain), brother Michael Dalton (Kay), and sister Melissa Dalton of Rutherfordton, several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart of the Foothills animal rescue.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.