Wednesday, March 18, 2020 2:38 pm

Neva Darling, 95, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

She was born in Alfred, NY, on December 16, 1924 to Clarence and Edith Jacox. Neva was married to Lee Darling for 48 years, who pre-deceased her in 1991.

Neva is survived by daughters Peggy (David) Truscott of Spindale, NC, Faith (Stan) Caniglia of Hudson, OH and Aven (Bill) Short of Charlotte, NC and daughter-in-law Jan Darling of Seneca, SC. Survivors also include 7 grandchildren. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Neva was also pre-deceased by her 3 sisters, Ferne Snyder, Eva Spaine and Bernice Pierce; her son Bill Darling, and a grandson.

Services were held at First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Roof Fund, 264 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.