Carolyn "Susie" Utley
August 20, 2016
Carolyn Ann “Susie” Utley, 67, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Iowa Methodist.
Susie was born December 23, 1948 in Des Moines to Lloyd and Irene Billings. She worked as a dietary aide at Wesley Acres for 17 years. Susie was a member of Valley Junction Church of God. She was an avid thrift store shopper and Elmo collector.
Susie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harry Utley, Jr.; children, Mike (Carrie) Utley, Madalene Utley, Sarah (Andrew) Wittmuss, Nick (Denise) Phipps, Jake Phipps and Brandon Phipps; grandchildren, Mitchell and Shelbie Utley; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Glenn Billings; and her sister, Thelma Zimmerman.
The family will greet friends Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, September 1st at the funeral home. Susie will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gail Gish
08/30/2016
I was so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. Brandon mentioned it to me yesterday. I know she was such a good grandmother to him and she will certainly be missed. My condolences to all of you.
Kay Utley Hernandez
08/27/2016
I can't believe this Day has came . U were the Best sister in law I could ever had . THE MOST AWESOME , Ididnt get to spend enough time with you after I moved, but you were always in my heart and always will be. I LOVE YOU SIS AND ONE DAY WE WILL HUG AND LAUGH AND BE TO GETHER. .