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Staff

Donald E. Wilson is President of Evergreen Memorial Trust. He is a seasoned veteran in cemetery management, with over forty years’ service that began at Evergreen Burial Park and has now expanded to four additional cemetery locations in southwest Virginia. Born and raised in Mason City, Iowa, Don is a graduate of the University of Iowa. His three children and three grandchildren all live in the Roanoke area. His wife, Johanna, works as Evergreen’s outreach coordinator. He is active in a number of community service organizations. Currently, he is president of the Kiwanis Foundation of Roanoke and board member of the Virginia Cemetery Association. Don is a past board member of the Historical Society of Western Virginia and the Local Office on Aging where he served as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. dwilson@evergreenmemorialtrust.com.

Tommy D. Whitaker has been a Family Service Director with Evergreen Burial Park since 2004. Tommy is a 1982 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. He and his wife, Jeanne, have two children, Zachary and Emily. Tommy enjoys playing church softball, working in his yard, and riding his motorcycle. Tommy and his family are members of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. twhitaker@evergreenmemorialtrust.com

Melissa A. Light is Corporate Administrator for Evergreen Memorial Trust. Her nearly thirty years experience with Evergreen brings confidence to families that the administrative aspects of commitment wishes are exactingly documented and carried out. Melissa and her husband, Doug, reside in Roanoke and exercise their passion for traveling on their motorcycle whenever weather permits. mlight@evergreenmemorialtrust.com
Blair Graninger Blair Graninger has been the Family Service Counselor at Mountain View Memorial Park and Forest Rest Natural Cemetery for 10 years.  A native of Alleghany County, Blair raised her daughter in Franklin County residing there for 23 years. Blair enjoys working closely with families to assist them through difficult times in making good choices for their loved ones, and welcomes the opportunities presented with each individual family.  When not assisting other families, she dedicates herself to her own enjoying the lake, outdoor activities, singing and visiting her daughter as often as possible. bgraninger@evergreenmemorialtrust.com

Steve Haldren is a Family Service Counselor with Evergreen Memorial Trust the Mountain View Cemetery location. Steve was born and raised in Vinton, and is a graduate of Virginia Western Community College and The Marine Corps Recruit Depot; Parris Island, SC. His number one priority is to treat each individual and their family with grace, respect, and dignity. Steve has an extensive background in the animal health industry and understands the bond between families and their furry friends. shaldren@evergreenmemorialtrust.com

Johanna Wilson was born and raised in Mason City Iowa, attended Brigham Young University, with ongoing education at University of Minnesota. Her career has been in retail and hospitality management. She is Outreach Coordinator at Evergreen Memorial Trust. She and Don love serving the community.

Tommy Ferrell joined Evergreen Burial Park staff as a family counselor in April 2019. Tommy was born and raised in Roanoke and is a graduate of Northside High School. He and as wife Karen, (aka “Girlfriend”) live in Daleville with their youngest son Ben. Their other three children, Kristen, Trae, and Logan are out of the nest. Tommy has served in a pastoral capacity and demonstrates a very caring attitude. Tommy enjoys spending time with his family and friends and a round of golf whenever the opportunity presents itself.  tferrell@evergreenmemorialtrust.com

Stewart Grant is a Family Service Counselor with Evergreen Memorial Trust at the Evergreen Burial Park location. Stewart was born and raised in Bedford, and is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree. His number one priority is to treat each person and their family with compassion and the kindness that they deserve. Outside of work, Stewart loves watching his two sons participate in their sports activities and going to every Virginia Tech football and basketball game with family and friends. sgrant@evergreenmemorialtrust.com