Elise Chester, age 84, passed away on May 31, 2023, in Dickson, Tennessee. She was born to Joseph and Florence Richardson on May 4, 1939. Elise was known as a godly woman that adored her family and surrounded her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with endless love. She enjoyed the natural beauty of flowers and having fun with her puzzles.

Elise is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, and Florence Richardson; husband, Austin Chester; sister, Nell Browning; brothers, Leo Richardson and William (Bill) Richardson.

Elise is survived by her sons, Jeff Threet (Melissa), Allen Sims, Steven Sims (Amy Jo); sisters, Betty Tomlinson, and Patricia Lampley; grandkids, Matt, Brittany, Josh, Kaylee, Zack, and Tristin; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2023 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm with a Celebration of Life at 3:30pm all held in the chapel of Harpeth Hills Funeral Home 9090 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221.