Ruby Geneva Mars, age 95 of Lake City passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at her home. She enjoyed going to church when she was able. She was a former owner of a beauty shop in Oak Ridge several years ago. She and her husband enjoyed the social life of Oak Ridge in the 40's & 50's. She was runner-up in Miss Tennessee pageant several years ago and was chosen by the John Robert Powers Modeling Agency of New York to model for them but turned them down to travel with her husband. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed life and her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Mars; daughter, Lisa Marie Mars; parents, Martin & Nevada Parker; sisters, Pearl & Mae.

Survivors:

Daughter: ..... Jonnie Mars Gibson & husband John of Spring City, Tn.

Sons: ...... Jerry Mars of Lake City, TN
Frank Mars of Oak Ridge, TN
James Mars of Clinton, TN.

Grandchildren: ... Monique Gray, Suzzette Grayson, Keith Mars & Jesse Mars

Great-Grandchildren: ..Brittny, Brandi & Brenden Grayson

Host of friends

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 11:00AM at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City. Graveside services will follow at Fincastle Methodist Church Cemetery in LaFollette. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of the arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com.