Pamela Utley

Pamela Utley, 73, passed away at 5:47pm on Monday, October 19th, 2026, at Evercare of Granite City surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on September 10th of 1953, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Lepere.

Survivors include three sons; William (Tiffany) Carter of Illinois, Jimmy Carter of Quincy, Illinois, Joel (Jolie) Carter, Jr. of Granite City, Illinois, ten grandchildren; William "Billy" (Autumn), Christopher, Jake (Rachel), Kenny (Holly), Avery, Austin, Dante, Izzabelle, Alexander, and Connor, four great-grandchildren; Nova, Peyton, Everett, and Hayden, a sister Melanie Lepere of Belleville, Illinois, her boyfriend Gary Baum of Granite city and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and loved ones.

A longtime resident of Granite City, Pam was known in the community for being a lady who loved to walk and had many travels by bus. She made many friends on her walking/bus routes and will be greatly missed by many.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son John Carter, a granddaughter; Jacqueline and a sister Patricia King.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm on November 3rd, 2026, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River, Illinois.

Memorials are suggested to the family with checks payable to Joel Carter to assist with final expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.