Barbara Werner Gladden Utt, 87, beloved wife of the late Gerald Lee Utt, to whom she was married for 64 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born in Flint, Michigan, on July 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Gladden and Irene Mae Baxter Gladden.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Price and Carol Tucker.
Barbara was a talented artist and expert seamstress. She faithfully served as an Elder in the Community of Christ Church in Alma, Michigan, where she was devoted to her church family and her faith.
She is survived by her son, Dane Utt (Crystal) of Salvisa, Kentucky; her daughters, Susan Caley (Dale) of Artesia, New Mexico, Karen Scruggs (Ronald) of Arlington, Washington, and Jennifer Utt of Artesia, New Mexico; her brother, Thomas James Gladden; ten grandchildren, Caleb (Chelsey), Brittany (Dustin), Shane (Amber), Caitlin (Michael), Whitney (Sam), Emily (Cody), Allie (Zack), RJ, Alexandria, and Morgan (Nathaniel); and nineteen great-grandchildren, with two more joyfully anticipated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
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