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Obituary For Christine Adams Utley
Christine Adams Utley was born April 19, 1943, and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, at the age 82, at her home in Clinton, North Carolina.
She was born in Wake County to the late Jenny Belle and Lynn Adams and was on of twelve children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe Earvin Utley, brothers Chester Lee Adams, Jack Adams, Zebdee Adams, Len Adams, Williams Adams, Ben Adams, and Andrew Adams; her sister, Essie Potter, Marie Yates, and Elnora Adams; her daughter Tonya Hamlett.
Christine attended Wake County Public Schools. She was employed at Lufkin Rule (Cooper Tools) for many years and later worked as a custodian at A.B. Combs School, as well as at Raleigh Linen.
At an early age, she joined the United Church of Christ of Holly Springs, North Carolina, where she remained a faithful and active member until her health declined. She also attended Douglas Chapel Church alongside her husband, Joe Utley.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two daughters, Gail Utley and Vickie Utley Ray, both of Clinton, NC; one son, Derek Utley of Clinton, NC; three grandsons, Derice Utley, Jospeh Ray, and Samar Utley; two granddaughters, Tiara Taylor of Clayton and Tawanda Scott of Garner; and eighteen great-grandchildren, all dearly loved. She is survived by one brother, James Adams (Patricia); one brother-in-law, Willie Underwood (Mary); three sisters-in-law, Eloise Adams, Paticia Utley, and Gladys Adams; a special niece, Brenda Utley Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Public viewing: 1:00 - 6:00 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Douglas Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, 201 Douglas Street in Holly Springs, NC 27540.
Burial: Douglas Chapel Church Cemetery
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My deepest condolences to the family
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My heartfelt condolences to the family in the passing of Christine. In memory of my mother, the late Virginia Smith Hall, I wanted to share my love and sympathy, as she thought so much of her cousin Christine. May God comfort and strengthen each of you during this difficult time.
With love, The cousins of Raleigh and Zebulon, North Carolina
To the Utley/Adams family. I was so sorry to hear of the homegoing of your mother/sister Christine and my sincere condolences are going out to you doing this difficult time. May God's continued blessings shine upon you now and in the days to come. Even though she will no longer be there walking with you, she will always be there in your heart. Just remember that earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal. Love to the family.
My condolences and prayers to the Utley family, which I am a part of
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My prayers and condolences to the Adams/Utley families. May God provide you with strength and courage to endure.
Sending sincere condolences to the Adams/Utley family. May God continue to comfort you all now and the days ahead.
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Wishing to express my Sympathy to Vickie, the Adams and Utley families. You have lost a great family member. She was a lovable person. Keep the sweet memories of her. God will take care of you just as your Mother and Father did. There will be brighter days to come.
Vickie and family im sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family. Everine Whitaker
Our Aunt Christine was a woman of strength, courage and wisdom. Sending hugs and prayers to our cousins.
Cheryl (Adams) Hodge
Praying for the Adam's and Utley family doing the loss of their love one
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