Melesa Farrar Mayes
Owner/Funeral Director/Insurance Agent
Owner, Funeral Director, Insurance Agent and Certified Crematory Operator, (CCO)
Melesa Farrar Mayes was born July 10, 1972, in Athens, Alabama to the late John and Arnell Farrar. She was the eighth child, affectionately known as "The Last of the Mohicans." She is a 1990 graduate of Clements High School, where she was a member of the marching band and a cheerleader. Currently, she is a volunteer reviewer for the Clements High School NaphCare Scholarship and obtained an associates degree in General Education in 1992. Mrs. Mayes furthered her education at the University of North Alabama (1992-1994), where she was active in the Black Student Alliance and Ascending Voices. She concluded her college career at Athens State University, earning a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice in 1996.
Mrs. Mayes began her professional career with Wal-Mart, beginning as a front-end cashier and working her way up to a District Loss Prevention Supervisor in Sugar Land, Texas. She was employed by Wal-Mart for 10 years.
In 2004, Mrs. Mayes had a total career change to the funeral industry by way of Trinity Memorial Funeral Home, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In 2015, she "took a leap of faith" and broadened her funeral expertise by establishing Grace Memorial Funeral Home. In 2016, she attended Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama, where she obtained a certificate in funeral service and became a licensed funeral director.
Mrs. Mayes is a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Florence, Alabama, and serves as the Grief - Share Leader. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Phi Omega Chapter, and is the chapter financial officer.
"I saved the best for last. I am blessed to get the title of mommy from my two wonderful boys, Camden John and Jaxson Conner".
Melesa Farrar Mayes
Owner/Funeral Director/Insurance Agent
Owner, Funeral Director, Insurance Agent and Certified Crematory Operator, (CCO)
Melesa Farrar Mayes was born July 10, 1972, in Athens, Alabama to the late John and Arnell Farrar. She was the eighth child, affectionately known as "The Last of the Mohicans." She is a 1990 graduate of Clements High School, where she was a member of the marching band and a cheerleader. Currently, she is a volunteer reviewer for the Clements High School NaphCare Scholarship and obtained an associates degree in General Education in 1992. Mrs. Mayes furthered her education at the University of North Alabama (1992-1994), where she was active in the Black Student Alliance and Ascending Voices. She concluded her college career at Athens State University, earning a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice in 1996.
Mrs. Mayes began her professional career with Wal-Mart, beginning as a front-end cashier and working her way up to a District Loss Prevention Supervisor in Sugar Land, Texas. She was employed by Wal-Mart for 10 years.
In 2004, Mrs. Mayes had a total career change to the funeral industry by way of Trinity Memorial Funeral Home, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In 2015, she "took a leap of faith" and broadened her funeral expertise by establishing Grace Memorial Funeral Home. In 2016, she attended Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama, where she obtained a certificate in funeral service and became a licensed funeral director.
Mrs. Mayes is a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Florence, Alabama, and serves as the Grief - Share Leader. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Phi Omega Chapter, and is the chapter financial officer.
"I saved the best for last. I am blessed to get the title of mommy from my two wonderful boys, Camden John and Jaxson Conner".
Elvin Ingram
Embalmer/ Funeral Director
Elvin A. Ingram is the managing embalmer and a funeral director at Grace Memorial, with over 20 years of experience. He is a 2001 graduate of Bradshaw High School and a 2005 graduate of Jefferson State. He is a husband, father and a servant of God! He takes pride in his work and believes in serving with a spirit of integrity, honesty and compassion!
Elvin Ingram
Embalmer/ Funeral Director
Elvin A. Ingram is the managing embalmer and a funeral director at Grace Memorial, with over 20 years of experience. He is a 2001 graduate of Bradshaw High School and a 2005 graduate of Jefferson State. He is a husband, father and a servant of God! He takes pride in his work and believes in serving with a spirit of integrity, honesty and compassion!
Tammy Sharp
Embalmer/ Funeral Director
Tammy Sharp
Embalmer/ Funeral Director
Charles Nelson
Embalmer/ Funeral Director
Charles Nelson
Embalmer/ Funeral Director
Tonyia Carter
Funeral Attendant/ Radio Personality
Tonyia M. Carter has over 20 years experience as a radio on air personality and host. She has worked for over 13 years in the funeral home industry as a radio host, office assistant and attendant. She is passionate about servitude and commitment to her community.
Tonyia Carter
Funeral Attendant/ Radio Personality
Tonyia M. Carter has over 20 years experience as a radio on air personality and host. She has worked for over 13 years in the funeral home industry as a radio host, office assistant and attendant. She is passionate about servitude and commitment to her community.
Carolyn Mixon
Funeral Attendant/ Radio Personality
Carolyn Mixon is a lady attendant and radio personality at Grace Memorial. She has over 30 years of experience in the funeral home business. She is a retired educator who has a love and compassion for people, which can be acknowledged through her experience working publicly in government, cosmetology, public speaking seminars, and teaching at the high school and college levels.
Carolyn Mixon
Funeral Attendant/ Radio Personality
Carolyn Mixon is a lady attendant and radio personality at Grace Memorial. She has over 30 years of experience in the funeral home business. She is a retired educator who has a love and compassion for people, which can be acknowledged through her experience working publicly in government, cosmetology, public speaking seminars, and teaching at the high school and college levels.
Andrea Turner
Funeral Attendant/ Office Assistant
Andrea is a native of Sheffield, Alabama and resides in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Andrea brings over 55 years of experience to the funeral home industry. She began at the age of 7 training with her parents, Percy and Thelma Mullins. Andrea's father taught her to be a funeral home attendant and her mother taught her to be a radio personality for McClain Funeral Homes of Sheffield and Florence (now closed).
Andrea has a great understanding of how to serve and assist families in their time of need.
Andrea is married and the mother of two children.
Andrea Turner
Funeral Attendant/ Office Assistant
Andrea is a native of Sheffield, Alabama and resides in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Andrea brings over 55 years of experience to the funeral home industry. She began at the age of 7 training with her parents, Percy and Thelma Mullins. Andrea's father taught her to be a funeral home attendant and her mother taught her to be a radio personality for McClain Funeral Homes of Sheffield and Florence (now closed).
Andrea has a great understanding of how to serve and assist families in their time of need.
Andrea is married and the mother of two children.
Cadeitra Russell
Hair Stylist/ Make Up Artist
Cadeitra Russell
Hair Stylist/ Make Up Artist
Kawan Wynn
Funeral Attendant
Sabrina Johnson
Funeral Attendant
Sabrina I. Johnson is a lady attendant at Grace Memorial Funeral Home with more than 15 years of experience in the funeral business. She has experience working with the public pertaining to personal and private matters which involved 38 years of service before retiring from the City of Florence, Alabama Municipality.
Sabrina Johnson
Funeral Attendant
Sabrina I. Johnson is a lady attendant at Grace Memorial Funeral Home with more than 15 years of experience in the funeral business. She has experience working with the public pertaining to personal and private matters which involved 38 years of service before retiring from the City of Florence, Alabama Municipality.
Ken Peters
Funeral Attendant
Ken Peters is a native of Leighton, Alabama and serves as a male attendant at Grace Memorial with over 10 years of experience in the funeral home industry. He is a 2009 graduate of Colbert County High School and keeps the vehicles at Grace Memorial beautifully cleaned and detailed. Ken is the proud father of 3 beautiful daughters and attends St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Leighton, AL where Reverend Green Davidson III is the Pastor.
Ken Peters
Funeral Attendant
Ken Peters is a native of Leighton, Alabama and serves as a male attendant at Grace Memorial with over 10 years of experience in the funeral home industry. He is a 2009 graduate of Colbert County High School and keeps the vehicles at Grace Memorial beautifully cleaned and detailed. Ken is the proud father of 3 beautiful daughters and attends St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Leighton, AL where Reverend Green Davidson III is the Pastor.
CJ McGee
Funeral Attendant
CJ McGee
Funeral Attendant
Nakeva Harrison Pulley
Funeral Attendant/ Office Assistant
Nakeva Harrison Pulley has been accustomed to many aspects of the funeral home industry for more than 35 years. She is the granddaughter of the late Napoleon Harrison, Sr. and niece of the late Charles Leon Harrison, owners of Harrison's Orange Mound Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee, established in 1921.
Currently, Harrison's Memorial Chapel, Inc. is owned and operated by Jerry Harrison, son of the late Charles Leon Harrison.
Nakeva is a 2x HBCU alumnus of Alabama A&M University where she obtained her most recent Master of Science degree in Communications Specialist, with a specialization in Business in 2023. She brings a plethora of knowledge and skills to Grace Memorial with over 25 years of experience in Public Relations to include: Public speaking, directing Miss Alabama Pageant preliminaries through Miss Alabama Pageant, Inc.(Preliminary to Miss America), radio news director, radio station producer, talk show co - host, event promoter and booking agent. She is also a talented voice over artist.
Nakeva is honored to serve the community and your family with compassion, integrity and the highest level of professionalism. She currently serves as a lady attendant and office assistant.
Nakeva is the proud mother of two beautiful and amazing children.
Nakeva Harrison Pulley
Funeral Attendant/ Office Assistant
Nakeva Harrison Pulley has been accustomed to many aspects of the funeral home industry for more than 35 years. She is the granddaughter of the late Napoleon Harrison, Sr. and niece of the late Charles Leon Harrison, owners of Harrison's Orange Mound Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee, established in 1921.
Currently, Harrison's Memorial Chapel, Inc. is owned and operated by Jerry Harrison, son of the late Charles Leon Harrison.
Nakeva is a 2x HBCU alumnus of Alabama A&M University where she obtained her most recent Master of Science degree in Communications Specialist, with a specialization in Business in 2023. She brings a plethora of knowledge and skills to Grace Memorial with over 25 years of experience in Public Relations to include: Public speaking, directing Miss Alabama Pageant preliminaries through Miss Alabama Pageant, Inc.(Preliminary to Miss America), radio news director, radio station producer, talk show co - host, event promoter and booking agent. She is also a talented voice over artist.
Nakeva is honored to serve the community and your family with compassion, integrity and the highest level of professionalism. She currently serves as a lady attendant and office assistant.
Nakeva is the proud mother of two beautiful and amazing children.
Harold Tisdale, Jr.
Funeral Attendant/Chaplin
Harold Tisdale is an aspiring figure, embodying dedication and compassion in every aspect of his life. As Senior Pastor of Free Spirit Church in Florence, Alabama, he spreads love and hope to his community with unwavering faith. Proudly calling Tuscumbia, Alabama, his home, Harold is a devoted husband to Whitney and a loving father of two precious children. In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Tisdale serves as the Chaplain of Tennessee Valley Juvenile Detention Center, where he offers guidance and support to those in need.
His commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others is truly remarkable. Currently, Harold Tisdale Jr. is pursuing his studies at New Orleans Theological Seminary in New Orleans, LA, furthering his knowledge and deepening his spiritual understanding. His journey is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and service. Let his shining example inspire you to follow your dreams and make a difference in the world!
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Harold Tisdale, Jr.
Funeral Attendant/Chaplin
Harold Tisdale is an aspiring figure, embodying dedication and compassion in every aspect of his life. As Senior Pastor of Free Spirit Church in Florence, Alabama, he spreads love and hope to his community with unwavering faith. Proudly calling Tuscumbia, Alabama, his home, Harold is a devoted husband to Whitney and a loving father of two precious children. In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Tisdale serves as the Chaplain of Tennessee Valley Juvenile Detention Center, where he offers guidance and support to those in need.
His commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others is truly remarkable. Currently, Harold Tisdale Jr. is pursuing his studies at New Orleans Theological Seminary in New Orleans, LA, furthering his knowledge and deepening his spiritual understanding. His journey is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and service. Let his shining example inspire you to follow your dreams and make a difference in the world!
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Camden Mayes
Funeral Attendant
Camden John Mayes is the son of Christopher and Melesa Mayes. He is a 12th grader at Clements High School in Athens, Alabama. Camden is an avid student athlete participating in multiple sports including: basketball, baseball and track. He worked his first funeral service with his Mother in July of 2023. Camden aspires to pursue a degree in Business and ultimately take the reigns as the owner of Grace Memorial Funeral Home.
Camden Mayes
Funeral Attendant
Camden John Mayes is the son of Christopher and Melesa Mayes. He is a 12th grader at Clements High School in Athens, Alabama. Camden is an avid student athlete participating in multiple sports including: basketball, baseball and track. He worked his first funeral service with his Mother in July of 2023. Camden aspires to pursue a degree in Business and ultimately take the reigns as the owner of Grace Memorial Funeral Home.
Jaxson Mayes
Funeral Attendant
Jaxon Conner Mayes is the son of Christopher and Melesa Mayes. He is a 10th grader at Florence High School in Florence, Alabama. Jaxon is a devoted student athlete who participates in multiple sports including: football, basketball and track. His favorite sport is football. Jaxon worked his first funeral service with his Mother in July of 2023.
Jaxson Mayes
Funeral Attendant
Jaxon Conner Mayes is the son of Christopher and Melesa Mayes. He is a 10th grader at Florence High School in Florence, Alabama. Jaxon is a devoted student athlete who participates in multiple sports including: football, basketball and track. His favorite sport is football. Jaxon worked his first funeral service with his Mother in July of 2023.
Martez Cole
Funeral Attendant/Chaplin
Martez Cole has over a decade of experience in Business Management and Logistics. He has a great passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and has been committed to ministry for 9 years. Martez began his tenure in the funeral home industry in early 2024, seizing the call to be of service to his community in their time of transitioning family. Martez finds his family as his first ministry, by serving his wife Desiree Cole and their children.
Martez Cole
Funeral Attendant/Chaplin
Martez Cole has over a decade of experience in Business Management and Logistics. He has a great passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and has been committed to ministry for 9 years. Martez began his tenure in the funeral home industry in early 2024, seizing the call to be of service to his community in their time of transitioning family. Martez finds his family as his first ministry, by serving his wife Desiree Cole and their children.
AJ Ingram
In-Training
Master Alijah Ingram is the youngest member of Grace Memorial Funeral Home. He is a student in the Muscle Shoals School District and wants to follow in his dad's footsteps. He loves to serve and bring his uniqueness to the industry.
AJ Ingram
In-Training
Master Alijah Ingram is the youngest member of Grace Memorial Funeral Home. He is a student in the Muscle Shoals School District and wants to follow in his dad's footsteps. He loves to serve and bring his uniqueness to the industry.
