Fawn Ida Terry Stirling was born May 13, 1936, in Cedar City, Utah, to James Arthur Terry and Emmaline Sylvina Millett. She was the sixth of seven children. She spent her youth in Rockville, Utah, until marrying Thomas Arthur Stirling on November 27, 1953. Soon after, they moved to Henderson, Nevada where they started their family and spent most of their life.

Fawn and Tom have three children: Sandy, Janet and Ron. Fawn worked for the Clark County School District from 1964-1992, retiring as the cafeteria manager for Basic High School. She had many loves; family, friends, their cabin at Duck Creek, reading, art, golfing, vacationing, walking and their dogs.

Fawn was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On November 28, 2014, Tom and Fawn were sealed in the Las Vegas Nevada Temple. In 2021, they moved to Hurricane, Utah to enjoy the last few years close to where they grew up.

Fawn died at home on May 14, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Her influence and sweet nature touched many lives. Fawn will be missed dearly by her family.

Fawn is survived by her children: Sandy (Gary) Croft, Janet Stewart and Ron (Resty); brother, Kelland Terry; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Tom; parents; siblings: Darwin, Sibyle, Dixon, Briten and Arma; and granddaughter, JanaLyn Croft.

She will be buried in Hurricane, Utah, next to her sweetheart, and services will be held at a later date.