Deborah Ruth Sturm Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Deborah Ruth Sturm of Troutman, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward R. Rowan and Mable Hunt Rowan; her brothers, Don and Dan Rowan; and her daughter Dalana Louise Sturm-Kief.
She is survived by: her husband Thomas F. Sturm; her children, Angela Sturm of Fredericksburg, VA, Sarah Fletcher (Bill Fletcher) and Thomas E Sturm (family: Charlene Keeler, Caitlin Bleau, Jarred Johnson); her grandchildren, Samantha Pearsall-Towner (Cameron Towner), Trey Pearsall (Delaney Pearsall), Aidan Mullins, Riley Sturm-Kief, Jacob Mills, Liam Fletcher, Nicky Mills, Logan Fletcher and Kristian Mills; and her great grandchild Benjamin Sturm-Kief.
