Mae (Riley) Nichols, age 72, of Jackson, KY departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at her residence in Jackson, KY.–She was born August 23, 1945, in Jackson, KY and was the daughter of the late Oscar Riley and Catherine (Collins) Riley Hounshell.–She was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Campton, KY–She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years:  David Nichols.–She was also preceded in death by four brothers:  Alfred Riley, Mervin Riley, Fred Riley and Keith Hounshell.–She is survived by three sisters:  Alfreda (John) Honchell of Harrodsburg, KY–Jean (James) Banks of Clay City, KY–Ginny (Cullen) Ritchie of Berry, KY–Two brothers:  Rex Hounshell of Marysville, CA and Kenneth Hounshell of Berry, KY.–One special Niece:  Katie King of Clay City, KY–She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.–Memorial services to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 6:00 p.m at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harold Conner officiating.–Visitation will begin on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.–Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.