Obituary: Pamela Kay Downs, 62, Bardstown

Pamela Kay Downs, 62, of Bardstown, died peacefully Friday, July 26, 2019, at Signature Healthcare at Colonial surrounded by her family. She was born May 20, 1957, in Bardstown. Her family would like to extend gratitude to all the staff at Hospice of Nelson County and Signature Healthcare at Colonial for their attentiveness and loving care.

She was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Goben Jr.; and mother, Helen Goben.

She is survived by her two daughters, Ginny (Jacob) Shams and Christin (Dwayne) Crutcher, both of Bardstown; friend and father to her children, Jake Downs of Bardstown; three sisters, all of Bardstown; one brother of Bardstown; five grandchildren who were the best “buddy” to her, Olivia Grace Shams, Goben Shams, Duncan Shams, Aliyah Crutcher, and Brianna Crutcher; and several nieces and nephews.

The Memorial Mass is 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Minh Vu officiating.

Memorial contributions may go toward her service.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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