Our Experienced Staff
Brittany Dennis Agee, CFSP
Presley Funeral Home Manager
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Licensed Pre-Need Insurance Agent
Brittany is a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She is a 2008 graduate of Jackson County High School and a 2017 graduate of John A. Gupton College where she earned a degree in Mortuary Science and a cremation certification. She later earned her Certified Funeral Service Practitioner designation from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Brittany and her husband, Travis share four wonderful children together: Jaxon, Payson, Jameson, and Addison. You can usually find Brittany at some sort of sporting event either supporting and cheering on her children or her hometown Jackson County Blue Devils, the Tennessee Volunteers, or the Tennessee Titans. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with her family. Brittany started with our company in 2018 where she worked at Oak Lawn Funeral Home in Sparta for several years. “After losing
my own father, my grief pushed me into a career in funeral service, and it’s an honor to be trusted to help families during their time of loss.”
Cameron Westbrook
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Cameron was born in Anderson, South Carolina and grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee where she attended Sullivan South High School and competed in gymnastics for 12 years. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she received a degree in Mortuary Science from John A. Gupton College. Cameron enjoys painting, crocheting, reading, and playing with her 2-year-old cat named Pile. She has worked in the funeral industry for about two and a half years in Nashville but has recently moved to Cookeville. “It’s very peaceful and everyone goes out of their way to help one another, including me. I look forward to making new friendships and serving my families with care and compassion.”
Justin Pace
Crest Lawn Funeral Home Manager
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed Insurance Agent, Family Service Counselor, Registered Pre-Need Sales Agent,
Cemetery & Monument Sales Associate
Justin has been a Cookeville native since 1991. He was born to parents Terry and Susan Pace. Justin is a 2006 graduate of Cookeville High School and a 2015 graduate of John A. Gupton College. Justin, his wife Demetria and their 2 boys, Camden Jude, and McKinley "Mac" Crew attend Double Springs Church of Christ. “ He enjoys the going to games and watching the Tennessee Vols and the Nashville Predators. It is my priority to implement the practices that I have learned over the years working at Crest Lawn. My main goal is to continue the genuine care, compassion, and love for our community that we have over time. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve this great community. I have a passion to help families in their time of need and I am proud to be a part of the Signature Services Team at Crest Lawn."
Glen S. King Sr.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home Manager
Licensed Funeral Director
"I was born in Florida but was raised in the mountains of Harlan County, Kentucky. Being the son of a preacher, we were around the funeral service and would help wash cars and carry flowers to the cemetery. I have been in the funeral service for over 40 years in Tennessee and Kentucky. My wife Rhonda is a RN having worked in the hospitals in Nashville in the operating room and emergency room. She is now a private Registered Nurse doing Nurse Care Management. I enjoy spending time with my wife, traveling together. I also enjoy spoiling our 6 grandchildren. In my spare time, I love to golf, when possible, I enjoy music and collecting guitars. Working in the funeral services to me is one of the best jobs anyone could ever have. The fulfillment you get when you have helped a family through one of the hardest times of their life. "
Brittny Sims
Apprentice Funeral Director
Brittny was born and raised in Cookeville, TN. Her and her husband Barry were married in 2021 and have seven wonderful children. She attended Cookeville High School and Genesis Career College and now continuing her life long dream job and passion of being able to help others in their time of need. Brittny is striving towards her goals in life for becoming a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer she is fully committed to her job. “Death is something we all deal with and will go though at some point of our life. I enjoy being able to be there for families and hope to bring ease and comfort while guiding them through this difficult process.”
Keandrea Robbins Norris
Apprentice Funeral Director
"I have lived in Sparta, Tn my entire life. I graduated in 2007 from White County High School. I attended Liberty University and am now attending John A. Gupton College. My husband’s name is Brad Norris, and we have 3 children. Brad is a music teacher in White County.
I have wanted to pursue a career in Funeral Service since I was 11 years old, so I am now serving my community, friends, and family in a way that is so important to me.
When I am not serving the families of the Upper Cumberland you can find me at Sparta football or basketball games watching my daughter cheer, fishing with my son, reading, or snuggling with my dog Boomer.
It is truly my honor and privilege to be of service to your family and be a familiar face during times of need."
Roger Reeves
Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Roger was born in Jackson County and has moved back to the Cookeville area since retiring from the Detroit Fire Department where he was employed for 33 years. He has a E.M.T License and is also licensed in the field of Cosmetology. Roger is well known around the Cookeville area as Mr. Roger, the magician and is very involved with the Cookeville Shriners.
Rick Newman
Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Rick is originally from Mt. Pleasant, TX where he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. He relocated to Cookeville sometime in 1985 to be more active with Engrafted Word Church. He joined the Cookeville Fire Department, retiring in 2016 after 30 years serving his community. Rick and his wife Patricia are very involved at their church being they’ve both been involved with the ministry most of their lives. He stays busy splitting his time between the church and Presley. Rick enjoys watching TTU Basketball with his family and working in the community, as he rarely takes a day off. He’s been with us for about a year now, and says, “Working in the funeral home is like being a part of a ministry. I spent so much time helping save lives while I was at the Fire Dept. and now, I am on the opposite side of it, helping people who have lost the ones they love. I love serving people, always have. It isn’t the pay that matters, it is the lives that we touch.”
Bryce Odom
Transfer Specialist (Non-Licensed)
Bryce was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and attended Stratford STEM Magnet High School. He has a cat named Pile who is 2 years old. Bryce enjoys playing video games and watching TV. He has worked with funeral homes for 4 years but has only recently moved to Cookeville. “I have only been here a short time, but I can really tell that everyone is very kind and close together. I really enjoy the sense of community and helpful nature that everyone exudes. I’m happy to work with such a Helpful and happy team such as the Presley crew.”
Terry Pace
Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Terry was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents Joe and Mary Sue Pace. He graduated from Crest Wood High School. He has received degrees from Michigan Christian College, Oklahoma Christian College and Central State University. Terry and Susan Smith Pace married June 12, 1982 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. They moved to Tennessee in 1986. Terry and Susan have four Children. Michael of Culver City, California, Justin and Wife Demetria, Emily and Jordan Pace of Cookeville, TN. Terry has worked at Institutional Wholesale Company since 2001. Terry enjoys researching genealogy and spending time at the beach, collecting shells. Terry and Susan are members of Collegeside Church of Christ where they have attended for 16 years. Terry is here to serve the families of the Upper Cumberland in any way needed and has a deep passion to help families in need.
In Memory of
Roger K. Burke, Licensed Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer
Roger brings many years of experience to Crest Lawn. He has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer for over 51 years. Roger has two daughters, Sherry and Stephanie and also has two grandchildren, Nick and Caroline. Roger has previously served as manager of several area funeral homes around the Upper-Cumberland and is also the Past President of the Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association. He also operates Burke Enterprises, LLC.(Central Transport Group). He is a member of the Evening Lions Club and a former District Governor of the Tennessee Lions Club. Roger has received several awards over the years including the Melvin Jones Award from Lions Club International. ” I am so pleased to bring my years of experience to Crest Lawn and I am honored to be able to assist all Presley's families in their time of need”.