Celia Mae Askew-Davenport, age 74, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 2:30 p.m. at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital.

She was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church, received her nursing degree as a registered nurse through West Kentucky Vocational and Technical School.   She was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse with Western Baptist Hospital in the oncology department, after three years she transferred to Lourdes Hospice.

She is survived by four granddaughters , Alyce Bishop of Louisville, Sha'Nique Gardner of San Antonio, TX, and Areanna Orr of Murray and Qariah Davenport of Paducah; one grandson , Donovan Davenport, Jr. of Paducah; one great-granddaughter ; Jordan Price, four sisters , Ann McPherson, Germaine (Jack) Taylor and Tamyra Askew, all of Paducah, and Sarah Askew of Salinas, CA; two brothers , Joe Askew of Gary, IN and Donald (Connie) Askew of Paducah; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Askew, Sr. and Lexie Parchman Askew; one son, Donovan Davenport, Sr., three sisters, Bernice Askew, Lexie Askew and Frances Martin, and six brothers, Horace Askew Jr., George Askew, Gill Askew, Arthur Askew, Billy Askew and Joseph Askew.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2021, 12:00 noon, at Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Wade and Rev. James L. Hudson officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may also call at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

Due to state mandated Covid-19 restrictions, all attendees are asked to wear both masks, gloves and maintain social distancing in our facility.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.