Linda Carolyn Lovelace Kellough, 77, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

She was born January 2, 1949 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Jack Lovelace and Pearl Holland Lovelace. Linda was widely celebrated by family and friends for her boundless hospitality, her love of baking, and her lifelong devotion to putting the needs of everyone else before her own.

Linda devoted her life providing care for the young and old, working at daycares and nursing homes, including the Lutheran Home in Salisbury. She spent much of her leisure time traveling and was a passionate fan of musicals, plays, and theater productions. Linda also had a love of hunting for treasures at yard sales.

Her spiritual home was Rock Grove United Methodist Church in Salisbury, where she was highly active in the women’s group. She dedicated a massive amount of her personal time to volunteering and delivering food for the Meals on Wheels of Rowan.

She had a vibrant history with the local motorcycle community, Concerned Bikers Association (CBA), proudly serving as a past secretary.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her son, Shan Russ; grandchild, Sandy Russ; great-grandchildren, Waylon Swink and Adalyn Russ; siblings, Bill Lovelace; J.L. Lovelace; Polly Daves; Margaret Goode; and Mozzelle Milton.

Linda is survived by her husband, Wayne Kellough, whom she married September 10th, 1989; children, Scott (Charlotte) Russ of Shelby, NC; Kevin (Beth) Kellough of Rockwell, NC; and Jenny (Joe) Dalton of Salisbury, NC; sister, Judy Sisk of Rutherfordton, NC; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends beginning at 2pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Fisher Street Baptist Church, 810 Fisher Street Concord, NC 28027. A Celebration of Life will follow beginning at 3pm, officiated by Pastor Joey Spry and Pastor Craig Allen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals of Wheels of Rowan, at PO Box 1914 Salisbury, NC 28145.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Kellough family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.