Gladys M.

Utterback

Gladys M. Utterback age 94 died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born August 19, 1923 in Payne, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Norma (Burkley) Copsey. In 1939 she married Earl Mobley who preceded her in death in 1962.  In February 1964 she married George Utterback, who preceded her in death on February 13, 1974.  She was a member of Payne Church of the Nazarene, Payne American Legion #297 Auxiliary, Paulding Eagles #2405 Auxiliary, and Paulding VFW #587 Auxiliary.

She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, dancing and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Janet (Larry) McMillan, Jerry (Jean) Mobley, both of Paulding, John Mobley, Wauseon, OH, Jeff (Teal) Mobley, Payne, George  (Kim)  Utterback, Paulding; many grandchildren, great grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by a son, James Mobley, grandsons, James Mobley Jr. and Jesse Mobley, and brothers, Charles, Paul and Earl "Pete" Copsey.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Wednesday, July 18 at Payne Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Mike Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Tuesday, July 17 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will also be visitation at the church on Wednesday from 10 AM until services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Payne Church of the Nazarene or Paulding Co. Senior Center.