Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Shayne Stephens Owner shaynestephens@hotmail.com

Phillip Shayne Stephens, Owner/Dual Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer #SC 2318

 

In February 2012, Shayne became the owner and manager of Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory. Shayne was raised in Manning. He is a 1989 graduate of Manning High School, a 1993 graduate of The Citadel, and a 1995 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He is married to Kitty Eadon Stephens. They have three children, Shaw, Shayne, and Bennett. Shayne is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, preneed specialist, and a Clarendon County Summary Court Judge. 

 

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Anna Wade Taylor Funeral Director and Embalmer

Anna Wade Taylor, Dual Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer #SC4016

 

Anna is a resident of Kingstree. She is a 2012 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and a 2017 graduate of Fayetteville Technical College, where she received her degree in Funeral Service Education. Anna is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and preneed specialist. 

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Alice Gamble Jordan Office Manager

Alice Gamble Jordan, Office Manager/Unlicensed

 

Alice is a resident of Manning. She has been with Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory since 2011. She is a 1973 graduate of Laurence Manning Academy and is married to Ron Jordan. 

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Grayson Bennett Stephens Dual Apprentice

Grayson Bennett Stephens, Dual Apprentice #SC4356

 

Bennett is the son of Shayne and Kitty Stephens. He is a 2021 graduate of Laurence Manning Academy. Bennett is a funeral director and embalmer apprentice. He plans to attend Mortuary School. 

Shayne Stephens

Owner
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Phillip Shayne Stephens, Owner/Dual Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer #SC 2318

 

In February 2012, Shayne became the owner and manager of Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory. Shayne was raised in Manning. He is a 1989 graduate of Manning High School, a 1993 graduate of The Citadel, and a 1995 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He is married to Kitty Eadon Stephens. They have three children, Shaw, Shayne, and Bennett. Shayne is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, preneed specialist, and a Clarendon County Summary Court Judge. 

 

Anna Wade Taylor

Funeral Director and Embalmer
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Anna Wade Taylor, Dual Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer #SC4016

 

Anna is a resident of Kingstree. She is a 2012 graduate of Williamsburg Academy and a 2017 graduate of Fayetteville Technical College, where she received her degree in Funeral Service Education. Anna is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and preneed specialist. 

Alice Gamble Jordan

Office Manager
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Alice Gamble Jordan, Office Manager/Unlicensed

 

Alice is a resident of Manning. She has been with Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory since 2011. She is a 1973 graduate of Laurence Manning Academy and is married to Ron Jordan. 

Grayson Bennett Stephens

Dual Apprentice
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Grayson Bennett Stephens, Dual Apprentice #SC4356

 

Bennett is the son of Shayne and Kitty Stephens. He is a 2021 graduate of Laurence Manning Academy. Bennett is a funeral director and embalmer apprentice. He plans to attend Mortuary School.