Rose Ann Critchelow, age 87 of Hardinsburg, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in LaGrange, KY on October 2, 1925, the daughter of the late Clifford and Zula Bohannon Adams. Ann was a homemaker and, at retirement age, decided to begin working at Greenwood Mall. For anyone visiting the food-court area, you always saw a lovely, smiling face. She was a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family,cooking, gardening, sports, and was a UK fan.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Critchelow, great grandson Jr. Cleaver and 11 brothers and sisters.

Ann is survived by four children, Ginny Flood ( Bernie) of Hardinsburg, Mike Critchelow (Faye), of Leitchfield, Steve Critchelow (Jenny) of Harned, and Charlotte Decker (Robert) of Bowling Green; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Axtel, KY on Saturday, December 8,2012 at 12 noon with Fr. Tony Bickett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday under the direction of Trent-Dowell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to: American Cancer Society. online guest register: www.trentdowell.com