Our Staff

Mark and his wife, Erin, partnered with Doug Walker in 2021 to transition Walker Funeral Service from the care of the Walker family to a new generation of leadership. Before leading Walker Funeral and Cremation Service, Mark has spent the last 30 years in different facets of caring for the deceased and bereaved. He started out as teenager washing cars, mowing lawns, and assisting with funerals and visitations. After being licensed in 2001, Mark served in the Midwest as a Funeral Director and Embalmer, as a location manager, general manager, and the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Funeral Board.  While working for the Oklahoma Funeral Board, Mark was able to present and successfully pass legislation to help funeral directors and bereaved families across the state.  

Mark and Erin have three children attending Grove School. When not in the funeral home or chasing the children, he is often found outdoors, running, bicycling, hiking, working on his handstand, or doing yard work.

Erin recently completed the mortuary science program at UCO and became a licensed funeral director in 2023. She spent previous years caring for her family full-time and has been adjacent to funeral service through her husband, Mark, for 20 years. Her top priority is her family, but now that the children require less from her, she desires to extend care to members of her community more directly. Erin’s nurturing and compassionate nature makes her a valuable addition to the team.

In addition to spending time with loved ones, Erin enjoys reading, hiking, traveling to new places, and has recently taken up gardening. 

Jamie moved to Shawnee in 2021 to work at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Originally from Joplin, Missouri, she graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology before attending mortuary school in Kansas City. Jamie moved to Oklahoma in 2015 for work and hopes to one day be a full-fledged “Okie.” Early in her career, she knew there was much to learn about death and dying and began working towards a Master’s degree in Thanatology, the study of death, dying, grief, and bereavement, graduating in December 2022. Her academic background, coupled with over 10 years of experience in funeral service, helps her guide families through a difficult time with professionalism and compassion.  

Outside of her career, Jamie enjoys working out in her garage gym and training for races. She stays active by running, bowling, skating, hiking, climbing, and doing CrossFit. She enjoys caring for her cat tribe: Packy, Jessie, Clone, and Daisy May and her hairless guinea pig, Larry. She's an amateur gardener and enjoys learning about and taking care of house plants. 

Mikala moved to Shawnee in 2021 to pursue a career in funeral service as a

licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer after receiving her BS degree in Funeral Service from the University of Central Oklahoma. 

She has been with Walker Funeral & Cremation Service since May of 2023. She hopes to serve the Shawnee community to the best of her abilities and is passionate about caring for grieving familes.

Outside of work, Mikala devotes time to her husband and pets, working on her art, and her mother's at-home business.

Sarah returned to Oklahoma in February 2024, where she has been a resident for the majority of her life. She was drawn to the funeral service profession following the unexpected passing of a close family member in 2006. Sarah attended the University of Central Oklahoma, where she completed a double major in Forensic Science and Funeral Service in 2017. She is licensed in Oklahoma as a funeral director and embalmer and was also previously licensed as a funeral director and embalmer in Delaware prior to returning to Oklahoma. Sarah joined Walker Funeral Service in December 2025 with the goal of serving the community.

Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, Austin, family, friends, and their cat, Dodge. She also enjoys attending church, reading, and working on art projects.

Born and raised in Norman, OK with 5 years of experience in the final expense market, Brandon Martinez is the pre-arrangement counselor. With a profound understanding of funeral industry practices, his role involves assisting individuals in thoughtful prearrangement of their funeral services.  He offers empathetic guidance, ensuring clients' wishes are meticulously documented. He helps navigate the sensitive decisions involved, striving to provide peace of mind for those planning ahead.

Outside of work, Brandon enjoys the outdoors: traveling, snowboarding, motocross, and days on the lake.

Celia is a lifetime resident of Shawnee. She worked for 28 years at OG&E and twelve years at Mayme’s Boutique. Celia is now the first person you may see when you walk into Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. She understands that families need compassionate help at this time and always comes to work with a positive attitude.

Outside of work, Celia enjoys being an artist, traveling, and hunting for antiques. One of her favorite vacations was to Italy where she was able to appreciate some of the most beautiful art in the world. She enjoys taking care of her little dogs, Sophie and Coco and her cat, Melvin.

Heath relocated to Shawnee in 2024 to pursue his calling as a pastor at a local church, dedicating himself to serving the community. Shortly after settling in Shawnee, he joined Walker Funeral & Cremation Service as a funeral assistant. With over 12 years of experience in funeral service, Heath brings a wealth of knowledge and compassionate care to his work. He is committed to providing professional insight and unwavering dedication to families during their most challenging times. 

Outside of his professional commitments, Heath cherishes spending quality time with his wife, Crystal, of 30 years, and their five children. Together, they enjoy creating lasting memories and fostering strong family bonds.  

Oklahoma born and raised, Michelle graduated from GCTC in 2022 with a certification in administrative assistance. She lived in Michigan for two years, working as the receptionist at her old high school, until moving back to her home state in 2024.

Michelle is very fond of animals (particularly cats), dance, and art. She spends most of her free time with her family and friends. She is a part of an Irish dance troupe and enjoys sports when she has the opportunity to participate in them. 

She hopes to make a positive impact on those she interacts with, has lived a very blessed life, and gives all the glory to her Lord and Savior, Jesus and His Father.    

Originally from New York, Reyna moved to Shawnee in 2025 from Trinidad, Colorado. In Colorado, she worked at the local VA Hospital and found a passion for helping grieving Veterans and their families. Reyna is a full-time student at UCO pursuing a bachelor's degree in Funeral Service. 

When she’s not in class or studying, you can find her at Walker Funeral Service, eagerly working towards completing her apprenticeship. She's excited to take the next steps needed for her career goals with Walkers.

In her free time, Reyna enjoys hiking long miles, skateboarding, and going on runs in the summer. She often reads and writes more in the winter than she does in the summer. However, continuing her paintings and drawings are year round activities she enjoys.