Management


Dennis Hamilton
Dennis Hamilton, General Manager

A licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Tennessee since 1974, I have managed Memorial Park for 25 years. I believe there is “no cause more noble, no land more sacred, and no care more important” than serving the Memphis community as a member of the Memorial Park team.
Jay Jones
Jay Jones, Sales and Marketing Manager

After serving my country for 8 years in the US Army, I began my career in the funeral industry in 1998. It is my focus to ensure that Memorial Park continues to be the leader of cemetery and funeral services in the tri-state area.
Jason Dixon
Jason Dixon, Funeral Home Manager

After qualifying as a funeral director at the age of 20, I have been serving families of the Memphis area for nearly two decades. As a native Memphian, I believe in providing our families with the utmost care and dignity. I am also involved with numerous industry related organizations.
George Roseberry
George Roseberry, Care Center Manager

Join Date: 07-24-2000
Phillip Hamilton
Phillip Hamilton, Service Director

I have been associated with Funeral Service since 1982. Families have just one chance to “get it right” and I believe it’s my responsibility as Service Director to help make that happen.
Ray Jennings
Ray Jennings, Grounds Manager

I have been associated with our profession for over 25 years, and have been with Memorial Park since 1991. I search everyday for ways to improve our property as I feel these are “sacred” grounds.
Wade Kelley
Wade Kelley, Fleet Manager

Tessa Armbrister
Tessa Armbrister, Office Manager

I have been associated with Memorial Park for over ten years. It gives me immense pleasure to ensure that all administrative issues are handled seamlessly and our families are provided with hassle-free accounting and documentation processes.
Terry Ecrement
Terry Ecrement, Cemetery Service Supervisor

I have been associated with Memorial Park for almost 15 years. “Families First” is a phrase that is foremost in my mind on a day to day basis. I get great personal satisfaction knowing I have helped a family during a most difficult time in their lives.


Butch Valentine
Butch Valentine, Family Service Professional

I am a member of First Baptist Church of Memphis, and I joined Memorial Park in 2005 as the Family Service Manager. I wanted a career that was not just a job, but something that had true meaning. I lost my mother suddenly to a heart attack, my father to cancer, a brother-in-law who didn't wake from a nap, and an infant death. I am honored to assist families with Planned Arrangements, and I draw from my personal experiences to help families during their most difficult days. Nothing has more meaning than that. I feel this is God's mission for me. Plus, I get to work in the prettiest park and the finest funeral home in Memphis.
Scott Pioreck
Scott Pioreck, Family Service Professional

Charlotte Powers
Charlotte Powers, Family Service Professional

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD. I spent the summers in Memphis and later relocated following graduation. I have spent 30 years helping and serving others.
Kathy Butler
Kathy Butler, Family Service Professional

With 20 years serving in the financial industry, my background helps families with the financial decisions necessary for both cemetery and funeral arrangements. As a native Memphian, I think Memorial Park’s Crystal Shrine Grotto is Memphis’ most well kept secret. Being an artist myself, I enjoy giving tours of the unique murals, architectural sculptures, water features and the Crystal Shrine Grotto created by artist Dionicio Rodriguez. As a theologian, I appreciate how his artistic representations visually portray the Bible’s Old & New Testament. As a Family Service Professional I encourage families to create good memories at Memorial Park that will last a lifetime.
Paul Campbell
Paul Campbell, Family Service Professional

Originally from Texas, I came to Memphis in 1995. My career spans in various operational and business development capacities in the Transportation and Logistics Industry. I joined Memorial Park in September 2009 and I enjoy helping families through the most difficult times in their lives.
Charian Harrison
Charian L. Harrison, Family Service Professional

As a licensed director and agent, it is a privilege to serve every family with excellence. I have many years of experience in funeral service, and it is my goal to maintain a standard of excellence at Memorial Park.
Joy Holt
Joy Holt, Family Service Professional Senior Advisor

Join Date: 01-21-1976
I am honored to have been part of the team since 1975. I have had the pleasure of working with thousands of families over the years here at Memorial Park. I feel blessed everyday that I am given the opportunity to help make a difficult time easier for my families.




Micheal Gramling
Micheal Gramling, Funeral Director

I have been in this profession for almost 15 years and with Memorial Park for five years. I love serving families, giving them vital direction and guidance during the loss of a loved one.
Aaron Hazen
Aaron Hazen, Funeral Director

Join Date: 03-02-2010
I have been serving families over the past 13 years. The special relationship between a funeral director to a satisfied client family is truly a gratifying feeling.Serving families during such a difficult time while gaining their trust exemplifies the goals and standards set here at Memorial Park, which I am honored to be a part of.
Chad Smith
Chad Smith, Funeral Director

Hannah Smith
Hannah Smith, Funeral Director

Greg Griffin
Greg Griffin, Funeral Director

Join Date: 03-02-2010
I have been associated with funeral service since 2004, and I am a native of Memphis. Helping families during this difficult time in their lives is the most important aspect of my job. I feel very rewarded when a family tells me that we (Memorial Park) made a difficult time a little less difficult.
Marsha Jones
Marsha Jones, Family Services Counselor

I joined the team at Memorial Park in 2010 as Family Services Counselor. I am honored to serve families in two ways. First, I help families who have experienced the loss of a loved one and are making necessary arrangements. And secondly, I help families preplan their own arrangements. In both situations, it gives me great personal satisfaction knowing I have helped them to make informed, thoughtful decisions.
Marsha Chance
Marsha Chance, Funeral Director and Family Service Advisor

I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to serve in the funeral industry for the majority of my career. I am honored that Memorial Park called me home to be part of their family. As a licensed funeral director and family service advisor, I strive to serve as a shepherd for families, whether they are planning their final estate or experiencing the pain of bereavement. It is my mission to honor the legacy of service that is the heart and hallmark of Memorial Park.


Shirley Holmes
Shirley Holmes, Staff Associate

Carol Gonzalez
Carol Gonzalez, Staff Associate

Sharon Berry
Sharon Berry, Staff Associate

Join Date: 02-17-2003
Janet Patrick
Janet Patrick, Director of First Impressions

Faye Bourland
Faye Bourland, Funeral Home Hostess

Join Date: 06-15-2006
Lucy West
Lucy West, Funeral Home Hostess

Elizabeth Haddock
Elizabeth Haddock, Arrangement Center Hostess

Anne Russell
Anne Russell, Musician

I am a life-long Memphian and have served as a church musician since my teenage years - the last 22 years as organist at Kingsway Christian Church. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to provide music at Memorial Park for families in their times of need. It is my hope that my music will provide comfort to people as they attempt to deal with their loss and sorrow.
Mary Cressey
Mary Cressey, Interment Desk

Join Date: 11-19-2007
Varona Johnson
Varona Johnson, Accounts Receivable and Cosmetics

Joining Date: 04-20-1999
Carol Riley
Carol Riley, Death Certificates

Lee Scott
Lee Scott, Courier

Join Date: 03-04-1996
Tim Carroll
Tim Carroll, Courier

Natalie Rolls
Natalie Powell, Insurance Claims

Join Date: 06-02-2008
Sara Weidenmaier
Sara Weidenmaier, Switchboard Operator

Kathleen_Wilhite
Kathleen Wilhite, Switchboard Operator

Join Date: 02-05-1991


Laura Lyles
Laura Lyles, Care Center

Join Date: 09-05-2007
Chuck Vinson
Chuck Vinson, Care Center