Judy Mars

Mrs. Judy Ann Mars, age 65 of Baxter, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Judy was born November 17, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony and Camilla Campbell Peluso. She and her husband, Fritz, owned Headmasters Auto Parts in New Windsor, NY. They later moved to Cookeville in 2002. Judy lived for her family, and loved all children as if they were her own. Her devotion to her children and husband was her driving force. She befriended everyone she met and spread nothing but joy and compassion into the world. Being Mom and Wife was Judy's guiding light, and nothing ever made her happier. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Fritz Mars Sr., whom she married September 27, 1969 in Flushing, NY; son, Fritz Mars Jr; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jerry Farley; grandson, Sean Michael Farley, all of Baxter; brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Darlene Peluso of Floral Park, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-7158 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com