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T is a native Kansan who grew up in and around the funeral service profession. She was born in Anthony, and later moved to Kingman, where her father worked as a funeral director. It was during these formative years that T developed a desire to serve people with compassion and understanding.
She spent the first part of her working career as a certified court reporter in Savannah, Georgia. She received her paralegal degree in family and criminal law in Montgomery, Alabama, before moving back to Wichita to be near family. She continued in the legal profession for a total of 18 years. In 1994, T chose to enter her father's vocation and joined Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery, where she was a family service director and a licensed pre-arrangement counselor for nine years. She has spoken to organizations about death and dying, as well as provided support in the area of grief counseling in the Wichita and surrounding school districts.
In January 2003, T brought her enthusiasm and experience to Kensington Gardens and Broadway Mortuary where she has been encouraged to focus on her commitment to excellence. She has found the family-owned and operated environment to be the perfect match for her and her ability to assist others in a low-key, no pressure manner. Her expertise and creativity is appreciated by the families we serve and has led to many enduring friendships. Her attitude sets her apart as a true professional dedicated to caring for others in need. In 2008, she was recognized as a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) by the National Funeral Director's Association.
She has been active on all levels of politics since 1976, and was appointed to the (Kansas) Governor's Council for Developmental Disabilities and Wichita's Council on Disabilities Services. She served on the Goddard School Board for eight years. She has been involved with Special Olympics where her son, Cory, has participated; has been a member of the Downtown Lions Club; and is actively involved in her church, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral.
T is the mother of three sons and "Nana" to three grandsons.
