OUR STAFF

Our Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Seanna Hamm

Seanna Hamm

Owner, Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, Pre-Need Sales Agent

Meet Seanna, she is dedicated to guiding families through the funeral process with empathy and professionalism. She completed high school at Horn Lake in 1999 and later pursued further education at Northwest Community College, earning an associates degree in Mortuary Science in 2013. She is Licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi & Arkansas and is a certified crematory operator as well as a notary public. She transitioned from a retail background to the funeral industry, where she found fulfillment in assisting families during their most difficult times. Currently, she is one of the proud owners of Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, committed to providing exceptional service and support.

Traci Filson

Traci Filson

Licensed Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer

Meet Traci, a seasoned funeral director and embalmer with more than two decades of experience. She holds an Associate degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science from Gannon University. Licensed in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi, Traci is well-equipped to assist you in creating a personalized service that pays tribute to your loved one. Residing in Southaven, she is a proud mother to Abbie and Joy, who attend DeSoto Central schools, and an active member of CityChurch for Olive Branch.

Cindy Colclasure

Cindy Colclasure

Apprentice Funeral Director, Senior Executive Assistant

With a passion for helping families in their time of need, Cindy is a dedicated funeral services apprentice. After graduating from Strayhorn High School in 2015, she found her calling in the funeral industry. As a proud mother of five, she understands the importance of compassion during life’s most difficult moments. Currently, Cindy is furthering her education to become a licensed embalmer and crematory operator while also serving families as a MS Notary. Her commitment to continuing education and serving grieving families makes her an invaluable member of Twin Oaks. Though the work is emotionally heavy at times, Cindy finds fulfillment in ensuring every family receives excellent and empathetic care.

Ignatius Robertson

Ignatius Robertson

Groundskeeper

Carl R. Carter

Carl R. Carter

1936 - 2007

Carl Carter, 70, former owner of Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Southaven, MS, died Friday, September 7, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto. Mr. Carter was born December 24, 1936 in Humboldt, TN to the late Harvey Carter and Dolly Daniels. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a member of the Whitehaven Gourmet Club, and the Horn Lake and Southaven Chambers of Commerce. He was the former president of the DeSoto Optimist Club. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Brenda Carter of Horn Lake; one son, Charles B. Carter and his wife, Janet of Hernando, MS; two daughters, Renee Joyner and her husband, Frankie of Southaven and Robin Rutter and her husband, Gene of Horn Lake; two grand-children, Rusty Rutter and Kelsey Bishop Rutter, both of Horn Lake; two step-grandchildren, Crystal and Stephanie McFarlin of Hernando; one brother, Harvey Carter and his wife, Lois of West Memphis, AR; one sister, Nancy Clark and her husband, John of Chesterfield, MO; two nephews of West Memphis, AR; one niece of Chesterfield, MO; two sisters-in-law, Kat Noblin and her husband, Gary of Oakland, TN and Sharon Rose and her husband, Ed of Olive Branch, MS; a host of family and friends and last but not least his four-legged companion, Tres.

Our Memorial Gardens cemetery was established in 1984 by Mr. Carl R. Carter. The funeral home opened in 1991.

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