Marlene Vanater, 73, of Ball Ground, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Survivors are Husband, Tom Vanater, Ball Ground, GA; Mother, Rose Jones, Ocala, FL; Daughter, Christine Alpha, Dawsonville, GA; Brother, William Jones, Jr., Lakeland, FL; Sisters, Dixie Lang, Gables, MI; Jayna Lynn Houghtlen, Kalamazoo, MI; Rosie Merchant, Kalamazoo, MI; Vickie Houghtlen, Kalamazoo, MI; Mary Jo Houghtlen, Kalamazoo, MI; Linda Lanoue, Ocala, FL; two Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Condolences may be left for the family at www.darbyfuneralhome.com . The caring staff of Darby Huey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.