Kathleen Bolen Hofelich, age 88, died peacefully at home on June 1, 2022. She was born December 29, 1933, in Garrett, Kentucky to Mattie and French Bolen. She is survived by her seven children: Joann Hofelich, Deborah Hofelich, Michael Hofelich (Dana Ackerman), Jeff Hofelich (Colette), Dennis Hofelich, Karen Mankowski (John) and Steven Hofelich (Karen). "Nana" was blessed with six grandchildren – Jennifer Hofelich, Kristie Ennis (Adam), Erica Robbins (Dylan), Joseph Mankowski (Chelsea), Travis Hofelich and Matt Mankowski and one great grandson, Judah.  As one of ten children, Kathleen is also survived by a host of other family members.

Kathleen was a strong and loving woman who spent a great portion of her life caring for others. She and Joe, her beloved husband of sixty-nine years, took raising seven children to the next level. Life on "Hofelich Mountain" was often chaotic, but as a true matriarch to her family, Kathleen took it all in stride, enduring every challenge that came her way. Being born and raised in the mountains of Kentucky, she excelled at both gardening and cooking.  She also made it a point to acknowledge every birthday and holiday by celebrating with family.

Kathleen worked at General Electric Company for nearly 10 years, but was most proud of her work volunteering with the Baptist Hospital East Auxiliary . For over 36 years, she coordinated projects that provided comfort to patients, including the Pillow Blitz, where her team sewed over 100,000 surgical pillows. She was honored with multiple awards for her dedicated service including the "Volunteer of the Year Award" and the inaugural "Boomerang Award", recognizing exemplary kindness.

Kathleen was a devoted member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mt. Washington, KY, since 1970. For decades, she volunteered on multiple committees, including the Bereavement Committee, participated in church picnics and other fundraising events.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 9th from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fern Creek Funeral Home located at 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 10 ^th at 10:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, located at 155 Stringer Lane, Mount Washington, KY.

Interment will follow immediately after at Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY.

For memorials, the Alzheimer's Association is Kathleen's charity of choice.

The Hofelich family respectfully requests that masks be worn at all times, regardless of vaccination status.