Anita Utley, age 88, of Russellville, died May 16, 2026, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 5, 1938, in Dover to Harmon and Euna Laffon Lemley.

She was a bookkeeper for many years for Delta Pest Control.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Utley; a stepdaughter, Susan Marrell; a brother, Brooks Lemley; and a sister, Ethel Athey.

Survivors include two stepsons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Utley and John and Belinda Utley, all of Hot Springs; a brother and sisters-in-law, George and Mary Lemley of Tyler, Texas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Shinn Chapel in Russellville, with the Rev. Don Stiles officiating. Burial will be in McFadden Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.

Memorials may be made to the Russellville Animal Shelter, 3115 South Mobile Ave., Russellville, AR  72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.