Marjorie Covington

Marjorie Mahoney Covington, age 86 , went home to be with the Lord on on Thursday, July 19, 2012 in a local hospital. Mrs. Covington taught 4th Grade at McBrien Elementary for 25 years. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church for over 50 years before becoming a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Edwin , worked with the youth groups at St. Andrews for many years where she served as the church organist and director of Christian Education. A member of Tennessee Retired Teachers Association.

Preceded in death by her parents, the late John and Ella Mae Franklin Mahoney, early pioneer settlers of Johnson City, Tennessee.

Survived by loving husband of 64 years, Edwin Covington of Chattanooga; three sons, Richard and John Covington both of Chattanooga and Stephen Covington and his wife Dianne of Asheville, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Inez and Mikaela Covington and Misty Gauthier; sister-in-law, Dathyne Covington; cousin, Albert Covington and his wife, Connie.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 12:30 PM at Brainerd United Methodist with Dr. Dennis Flaugher Sr., Rev. Genevieve Dehoog and Rev. Marvin Howard officiating. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Brainerd United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 or to a Charity of Your Choice. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412.