Elizabeth Ruth Martin, 73

A retired cook with the Warren County School System, she was a member of Clark United Methodist Church. She was married to Charles Martin who preceded her in death in 1966. She was the daughter of the late William B. and Lula M. Spurlock Smartt.

She is survived by four children and one daughter-in-law, Marian Martin of McMinnville, Darrel and Caroline Martin of Murfreesboro, Briant Martin of Murfreesboro and Sonja Martin of McMinnville; five grandchildren, Charles Martin and Kandice Martin, both of Murfreesboro and Aaron, Tre? and William Martin, all of McMinnville; great-granddaughter, Kailin Martin of McMinnville and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at noon Saturday in High?s Chapel. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday in High?s Chapel. The body will lie in state for public viewing after noon today at High?s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.