History & Staff

Gene is the Manager at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home and has served the surrounding area for the past 34 years. He and his wife, Kerri, live and worship in the Gardendale community. Gene is so thankful to be a part of
and to serve the community that he lives in.

Karen is a licensed Funeral Director and Cremationist. She has been serving families in the funeral industry for over 20 years. She is a licensed Life Insurance Agent and facilitates families with pre-planning funerals. Karen is also a Chaplain and together with her husband, Johnathon, they serve with a non-profit Christian ministry as suicide prevention and addiction recovery advocates, as well as singers and musicians in a gospel group.

Ashley started at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home in June 2021. Prior to working here she was a receptionist at St. Vincent's Hospital. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs and also her family. She and her husband live in Dora, AL where they also attend church.