Lynn Utley Obituary (1935 - 2023)

Lynn Gail McClearn Utley, 88, a lifelong resident of Hopkins County, Kentucky died on Sunday, September 3rd in Madisonville, KY after a brief stay in the hospital. Born April 20, 1935, in Earlington, she was the daughter of , Dexter and Edith Davenport McClearn. She was preceded in death by an infant son and her brother John D. McClearn. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, C.B. Utley a resident of Madisonville, her daughter Lisa Miller; two granddaughters, Kara Dillingham (Jacob) a resident of White Plains, KY; Leah Miller (Dee) a resident of Louisville, KY; three great-grandchildren with a fourth due in November; Kasen, Karlie, and Baby Dillingham and Genevieve Truckey. Lynn grew up in her family home adjacent to McClearn Grocery of East Center Street and was a 1952 graduate of Madisonville High School. After High School, She attended Jones Business College in Nashville, Tennessee. Lynn and her husband, C.B., owned Happy's Office Supply in downtown Madisonville for 30 years. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church from childhood until death. Lynn was an active member of the First United Methodist Women's Circle 4. She was an active member of the Dealing Dozen bridge club for over 50 years. Lynn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Kiel Moore Memorial Garden.