Elizabeth Saggese

Elizabeth McLaughlin Nicholson Saggese, 96, of Chattanooga, passed peacefully in her sleep in her home Friday, Jan. 28, 2011.She was a devout Christian and a member of Graceworks Church.She was predeceased by parents, Floyd E. and Emma McLaughlin; first husband, Walter Ray Nicholson; second husband, Philip Saggese; son, Richard Ronald Nicholson; great-grandson, Sean Mitchell Fain; three brother and four sisters.Survivors include daughters, Barbara (Dick) Davenport, Patricia Ann (Ralph) Friederichs; grandchildren, Harold (Cora) Friederichs, Randy Friederichs, Greg Friederichs, Desi (Kelly) Richie, Kristen (David) Schrader, John Randolf (Susan) Nicholson, Kathryn (Cheryl Kyles) Nicholson, Kerry (Andrew) Nicholson, Angie Sailors, Shawn (Sheryl) Davenport Cindy (Gibby) Gilbert; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; niece, Jolene Tomlin; nephews, Bob, Jim and Gary Freeman.Visitation will be held in Kellys Ferry Community Church from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. The Rev. John Pratt will conduct the funeral at 3 p.m. in the church.Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2011.Flowers can be sent to the church and ordered through Jasper Florist, 423-942-0300 or contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com .Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.