Mary Ernestine Nalley, age 67 of New Hope, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at her sister's home in Bardstown.  She was born January 20, 1954 in Marion County.  She formerly worked as a house cleaner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Steven "Steve" Nalley, Sr. (died Oct. 2, 1994); her parents, Joseph Lawrence "Dod" Downs, Jr. and Mary Jeanette Owens Downs.

Survivors include three children, Steve Nalley, Jr. (Sara) of New Haven, Missy Nalley of Vine Grove and Andrew Nalley of New Haven; four granddaughters, Emily, Jillian, Miranda and Olivia; three sisters, Ann Devers of Louisville, Linda Morrow (Larry) of Taylorsville and Judy Newton (Leon) of Bardstown; four brothers, Larry Downs (Shirley) and Dave Downs (Cecilia) all of Bardstown, Ronnie Downs (Shirley) of Stamping Grounds and John Downs of Hodgenville.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.  Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.  Burial will follow in Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home.