1919
2016
Jessie Corine Mars, 96, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016,in McGregor, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church of Moody. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, September 30, 2016, at Cole Chapel in Moody.
Mrs. Mars was born December 23, 1919 to William H. and Mary Stephens Dowell in Moody, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Moody and a homemaker. Jessie was a faithful member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. She married the love of her life, James Riley (Jimmy) Mars on February 6, 1940, in Moody. Jimmy passed away February 1, 2003. Jessie was also preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and three brothers.
Jessie leaves behind to cherish her memories, sons, James Dowell Mars and wife, Paula, of Eddy, and Jerry Don Mars and wife, Betty, of Mount Calm; grandchildren, Kim Mahlstedt and husband, Scott, Sherri Gibson and husband, Andy, Matthew Mars and wife, Beth, Natalie Sheridan and husband, Richard, and Mona Campbell and husband, Marc; eight great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will include: Scott Mahlstedt, Andy Gibson, Matthew Mars, Marc Campbell, Mack Dowell and Raymond Beckner.
Memorials may be made to Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 1155 Liberty Hill Rd. Moody, Texas 76557.
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October 4, 2016
Hillbilly Bryan
I'll miss Jessie, her grin, her presence, her assurance. I appreciated her kindness, thoughtfulness and friendship.
October 1, 2016
James and Jerry and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We still remember riding the Liberty Hill bus to spend the night at your house. love, Joe and Kenneth Crawson.
October 1, 2016
Natalie Sheridan
To my loving grandmother u will be missed.you and pawpaw take care of each other.we know that hou will be watching over us.we love you both
September 29, 2016
Stacy Howard
The Bluebonnet Hospice Family is keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort each of you.
September 29, 2016
Petra Lippe
Jessie Mars you will be missed dearly.... my condolences to the family....
September 29, 2016
Sandy Kruger
It was an honor to be able to help care for Jessie the last 2 years. She was an incredible woman and she will be deeply missed. My condolences and prayers to Jerry and James and their families.
September 28, 2016
Melissa Kent
You will be greatly missed Aunt Jessie
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