Sara Stilwell

Sara was a bright star with a free spirit. She had a beautiful smile and a knack for lighting up a room. She loved people, art, fashion, being with friends and anything having to do with the theater. Sara was singing, dancing, and performing for people ever since she could walk. She was a brilliant high school drama star and also performed for Roger Rocka's Junior Company. She entertained dreams of becoming an actress.

Sara also shined academically and was gifted in English, Philosophy and writing. Sara especially loved reading and would often times spend whole weekends reading through series of books. She wanted to share her gifts and become an English teacher.

Sara also loved people of all ages especially the elderly. She worked as a waitress at an Assisted Living facility. She loved singing and entertaining for the residents and often broke out in Broadway songs with some of the female residents. She loved to make others smile and feel good. She had a radiant personality, quick wit and fun loving nature.

Sara was a truly beautiful gift from God and filled our lives with laughter, love and joy. There was never a dull moment when our sweet Sara was around, we will miss her dearly.

Sara is survived by her parents, Brian and Clarissa Stilwell; her sister, Kelsey; and her brother Matthew. She is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles, a grandfather, three Grandmothers, and a Great-Grandmother.

A Memorial Service will be held at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 10:00a.m.

Remembrances may be sent in her name (account # 193443), to the Fresno County Federal Credit Union (252-5000) www.FresnoCU.com located at 8087 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, Ca 93720.