Jimmie Lou Deem Utter, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, in the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab Center, following an extended illness. She was born on October 4, 1929 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late James Luther Deem and Nellie Margaret Scott Deem.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of fifty one years, Claude David Utter, Jr.
Together, they had two sons, David K. Utter of Morgantown, and Daniel J. Utter and his wife Lizabeth of Anmoore; two grandsons, Todd Matthew Gillespie and his wife Heather, and Zachary Scott Utter; twin great-grandchildren, Haley Marie and Connor Matthew Gillespie, all of Anmoore; and many nieces and nephews.
"Grandma", as she was affectionately known, adored her family and was extremely proud of her boys, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She loved life and was such a happy person, always laughing and smiling. Even during her illness, Jimmie continued to smile and never complained.
She was an inspiration to her family and all that knew her, she will truly be missed.
Her hobbies included going to the Sagebrush Round Up every Saturday night with her husband, watching the Mountaineers on television and playing bingo.
In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by a brother, L. William Deem and two sisters, Betty E. Kirby and Ona Gay Pratt.
Private Services were conducted as per Mrs. Utters’ request. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Harrison County Humane Society, 2450 Saltwell Road, Shinnston, WV 26431.