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Benjean Utley-Judd

Passed 06/30/2026

Obituary For Benjean Utley-Judd

Benjean Utley - Judd, 64 of Apex, NC passed on June 30, 2026, at her home.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Douglas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 201 Douglas Street in Holly Springs, NC 27540.

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My condolences to the Utley family and the Judd family am so sorry about Benjean,she was a real sweet woman,had a sweet smile ,was always smiling whenever I seen her.She was a nice sweet friend to me,I meet her when she was working in the school system,in the Cafeteria,and she drove buses too at the time She was a sweet friend and she was alway the same when i seen her ,and whenever i would talk to her on the telephone Am good to miss her 😢💔😞Rest well my friend.God got another Angle in his home.💔💔

Michelle Surles

Condolences to the family in the loss of your loved one who radiated the Love of God to everyone she encountered. May the Peace of God keep you all today and the days to come. Harrison & Dorothy Easton and Family.

Dorothy Easton

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family of BenJean Utley Judd. God knew your body was ready for that new heavenly body,so he took you home. You were ready but your family and friends were not,but thank God for the time he allowed you here on earth to spread such JOY N LOVE.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR HEART,WHICH CARRIED AND SPREADED THE LOVE OF JESUS.

Harold &Phyllis Norris

Sincerest condolences, may you rest peacefully in paradise.

LaKia and family

My Condolences 🙏 to the family of the Benjean, I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you and our prayers 🙏 ❤️ please know that God is with you and has his arms 🙏 around you 🙏 ❤️

Cynthia Jones

Sending my deepest condolences to the Utley family

Alberta Jones

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort and, peace in the days ahead

Heather Colburn

May God give the Family the strength needed at this time and in the days to come.

Shirley Moore

My condolences to the family. May God grant you the strength to endure during this difficult time.

Shelia Tinsley

My condolences to the family of my family too

Carolyn Farrington-Hedgepeth

We are sending our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Utley & Judd family Benjean had a sweet & loving spirit we worked together for years @ Wcpss, she will be truly missed, sending our prayers to the entire family may God continue to comfort you during this difficult time George & Paula Ward

Paula Judd Ward

Sending our condolence and prayers to the family!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Shavonda Pulley

Condolences and Prayers to the Utley & Judd Family ...

Larry Leach & Ellowee Leach

Sending our condolence and prayers

Minnie LAWS

Minnie LAWS

Benjean Utley you will be truly be miss by your friend Candy Bracey. I'm gonna miss seeing that smiling face coming through the salon doors your phone calls to me your visit to my house, our lunch's together the memories we've made together they are deep down in my heart cannot be taken away and they all were beautiful. You were the first friend I had when I moved to North Carolina from New Jersey its been over 50 years, you sleep on sleeping beauty you take your rest until we meet again I I will always love you. You are in my heart Candy.

Candy. Bracey

Condolences goes out to you the family of BenGean Utley! She was always nice to me when we worked at Kelloggs, I'm praying for God' grace, mercy, love, peace and comfort on you in every way! Amen Elder Berma J Farrar Lee

Berma J Farrar Lee

My Sincere Condolences to the Family from Constance Hayes and family

Constance Hayes

Sorry for your loss. Your family and ours have always been connected. May God give you peace and strength to heal from your loss. We share your pain.

Betty Hinton Spence

Our hearts go out to the family, friends and community of Mrs. BenJean Utley. We are thankful to God and to her family for allowing her to provide 20 plus years of service to WCPSS as a Professional Bus Driver, before her retirement. We Thank God for the love and support that she showed through service to all of the schools staff, students, and her work family. May her love, laughter and legacy live on in your hearts as God carries and comfort you along your journey. BenJean - Thank you for your service-Well Done- Rest in Peace.

Teresa Williams

In Loving Memory of Sister BenJean Utley Judd

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." — Psalm 116:15

Though words can never fully capture the depth of a life well lived, we thank God for the gift of Sister BenJean. Her life was a testimony of faith, strength, grace, and devotion. She understood that true riches are not found in earthly possessions but in a life surrendered to God, a heart filled with love, and a spirit committed to serving others.

To the Utley and Judd families, please know that Sister BenJean leaves behind a legacy that death cannot erase. Her love remains in the memories she created, her wisdom remains in the lives she influenced, and her faith remains in the example she set for generations to come.

May GOD wrap HIS loving arms around you in this season of grief. May HE comfort every tear, calm every anxious heart, and grant peace that surpasses all understanding. And may the memories of Sister BenJean bring not only tears of sadness but also smiles of thanksgiving for the blessing she gave to all who knew her.

My Sister's race has been run. Her labor is finished. Her faith has become sight. Her prayers have become praise. Her earthly journey has ended, but her eternal life has just begun.

On behalf of all who loved her, we celebrate a life that mattered, a faith that endured, and a legacy that will continue to inspire the Utley and Judd families for years to come.

May God comfort and sustain each of you in the days ahead.

With heartfelt sympathy, prayers, and Christian love,

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."

"Until we meet again" Much love and Amen. ♥️🙏🏾

Princess Vlandamir

I Send My Deepest Condolences out to the Utley& Judd family in the Loss of Ben Jean she was such a beautiful, kindest, sweetheart of a woman to me when she and I spoke and Hug the last time we saw each other. RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL.....

❤️SHARON LEACH

Resting in God's Arms. I'm Praying for the Family, Stay Strong. GOD IS GOOD, STILL. Trena Leach Monroe

Trena Leach Monroe

Condolences and prayers for my family.

Danese Winston-Bailey

So sorry to hear of Benjean passing she was a sweet person always the same she will truly be missed To be absent from the Body is to be present with the Lord when we serve the one and only true God we are in a win win situation Be blessed Family you are in my prayers

Marie Jones

Sending my condolences to the Judd & Utley family. BenJean was a sweetheart with a very big heart. She will be missed by everyone that came in contact with her especially that smile.

Rita Mangum Canady

Lifting prayers of comfort for the family during this season. May love and peace be your portion always.

Battle family

"Sending you love and strength as you navigate through this heartbreaking moment. My condolences to you and your family."

Debra Mangum

My deepest condolences to the Utley and Judd family, she was a remarkable woman and she will be missed❤️

Mary McCullers

I extend my sincerest condolences to the family. May God comfort you at this time.

SJ Austin

My prayers are with the Judd & Utley family during the loss of there love one i work with BenJean for many years of Busdriver She truly was good to me my heart is saddened by her loss I know God has gained a angel may God keep you all in his loving arms. Teresa Ballentine Hollysprings Busdriver

Teresa Ballentine

We will always remember the kindness and happiness Ms BenJean shared in this world. To be absent from the body is to be in the present of the Lord.

Annie and Amber Booker

I was just talking about you yesterday with Uncle Richard and I was riding down the street and I saw the text. Instantly all the memories I ever had of you hit me like a storm.My heart hurts for Net . For loosing a mother is a life changing event. You were such a sweet light to this world. May you rest in gentle peace with our father.

Anita Adams

An angel on earth, and I had the pleasure of meeting her through another beautiful soul. I love y'all ladies and I pray the family strength overtop of strength.

Misha

Sending my condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Latisha Bobbitt

Sending prayers and blessings to the Utley family

Stanley Dunn

Sending our condolences and love to the family. Beautiful woman inside and out. May God continue to bless, keep and strengthen you all. Darry & Lesa

Darry & Lesa Jones

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Keeping you all lifted in prayer.

Angela McNeill

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to all of Ms. BenJean's family and friends. A woman of many words and a big personality. Rest well, Ms.BenJean. ❤️ Rene

Rene Canady

Sending my deepest condolences & sympathy to the family of Benjean Utley. She was one of a kind. When GOD created Benjean he made sure her blueprint couldn't be copied. There will be no other like her.She was a true friend indeed & a sister in Christ to me.I was looking forward on coming to sit with you again Tuesday before my physical therapy but GOD needed you most.I will hold on to all the memories we shared together, all the phone calls, visits, having lunch together. Benjean was a true believer in GOD & was very dedicated member in church. She will truly be missed. I will continue to hold Benjean close to my heart & the strong voice she carried will never fade away. I love you Benjean. My sister in Christ!!!❤️🙏🏽❤️

Annette Wilson

Sending my deepest prayers and condolences to BenJean's family and friends. She was an extra special and sweet individual. She will be greatly missed.

Michelle Harris Shepherd & Family

Sending my condolences to the family of Benjean. You all are in prayers.

Yolanda Farrington

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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