It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ann Nichols (Loretto, Kentucky), born in Marion, Kentucky, who passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Marion Howard "Nick" Nichols; her son Marion Howard Nichols, Jr.; her parents, Paul Gardner and Elsie Miles Gardner; and her siblings, Betty Luckett, Dorothy Louise Gardner, Edward Gardner, Mike Gardner, Billy Gardner, David and Ronald Gardner.

She is survived by : her children, Rachel Pettit (Mark) of Bardstown, Lynn Cederquist (Travis Taylor) of Balltown, David of Loretto and Daren Nichols of Loretto; and her siblings, Theresa Detherage of Loretto, Nancy Ballard (Kenny) of Loretto, Carolyn May (Andy) of Jacksonville, Florida, Suzanne Holt (Terry) of Jacksonville, Florida, Marvin Gardner (Betty) of Saint Mary's, Bob of Loretto, Gerald of Loretto, Randy of Loretto and Ray Gardner (Judy) of Loretto. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mattingly Funeral Home