About Us

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Meet Our Owner

Hello Everyone!!!! As I embark on this new journey into my Mortuary career I would like to introduce myself to you all. I am Deven Towns, the Owner of Southern Rest Mortuary. I am originally from Como, Ms. I am a graduate of North Panola High School. I attended Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service and I’m a graduate of Common Wealth Institute Of Funeral Service, Class of 2017. I am a lover of people and Southern Hospitality in which I display personally and professionally within my business and everyday life. This business is my passion, my ministry and my purpose, and as a promise to the public and the people, I will display honesty, great integrity and superior service and comfort to you all.

As I put you first, I pray that you trust me to give quality assurance and service to be a vessel in your hearts and families’ in your time of need.

With Love and Respect, Deven Towns


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