Maxine Ada Downing, 85, of Mt. Olivet, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Nicholas County Hospital.

Born in Springfield, Vermont on January 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Byron Robert & Lillian Carnes Downing, a devoted mother and homemaker and member of the Kentontown Homemakers.

She is survived by 3 sons, Arthur Hilliker of Alabama, Jerry Hilliker of Tennessee, and Jeffrey Hilliker of Mt. Olivet, 3 daughters, Judy Wachob of Mayslick, Jane Coward of Spring Creek, North Carolina, and Janet Morrison of Mt. Olivet, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cremation with private family services has been chosen.

Memorial contributions suggested to the Kentontown Homemakers, c/o Janet Morrison, 3642 Mt. Pleasant Road, Mt. Olivet, Kentucky 41064.