About Us
The South Park Difference
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We’re here to give you care and comfort as we help guide you through the planning journey.
Rosa Soto
Assistant Managing Partner of Operations
Rosa M. Soto began her career in the funeral profession in 1999, when she began working for a casket manufacturing company during her last year of high school, and continued as she served the local community at a family owned funeral home. Her dedication and commitment to serve would lead her to quickly be promoted and to seek her education becoming a licensed funeral director, embalmer and crematory operator. In August 2022, Rosa joined SouthPark Funeral Home as a funeral director and embalmer. Her constant dedication, knowledge, and genuine commitment to serving families with care and compassion allowed her to obtain the Funeral Home Manager position at SouthPark in late July 2023.In November 2024, Rosa Soto was promoted to Assistant Managing Partner of Operations, where she will oversee both funeral and cemetery operations, demonstrating her exceptional leadership and commitment to the community.Rosa has faced many challenges throughout her life journey, especially for the past 25 years, but she has never given up. Being a role model to her daughter and having her loving husband’s and family's unconditional support and motivation, push her to keep excelling at what she loves: serving those in a time of need.
John Childers
Managing Partner, Family Service
John Childers started in the funeral services profession in 1995. He is a veteran and enjoys spending time with wife and family traveling, cooking and spending time fishing. He has been an instrumental part in helping South Park Funeral Home serve the many families in the Pearland community. His top priority is leading and guiding the talented team of Family Service Advisors, in compassionately helping families through one of the most difficult times in their lives. John and the resilient team at South Park believe in our company culture, the four behaviors it represents are P.A.C.T: PASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, CARING AND TEAMWORK, all while continuing their promise to go above and beyond the families they serve.
Ebone Nickerson
Cemetery & Funeral Home Office Manager
Ebone’ Nickerson began her career in property management before life presented her with the opportunity to take on new challenges. In 2014, after her mother suffered a brain aneurysm, she stepped into a caregiving role while also pursuing her entrepreneurial spirit, opening a car customization shop in Las Vegas, Nevada.Later, seeking stronger educational opportunities and a supportive community for her family, Ebone’ and her husband relocated to Katy, Texas in Jan 2020. There, she advanced her career as an Operations Manager at one of Houston’s most recognized car customization shops, where she applied her leadership and business expertise to support both staff and clients.Ebone’ holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems. She is a proud wife and mother of two daughters, ages 15 and 20. Her eldest daughter works as a driver for a crematory in the Bay Area, continuing the family’s tradition of service.In her current role as Office Manager, Ebone’ views her work as a true calling and looks forward to contributing her knowledge of operations, leadership, and business management to serve families with care and dedication.
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