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Rosa Soto
Managing Partner of Operations
Rosa M. Soto began her career in the funeral profession in 1999, working for a casket manufacturing company during her final year of high school. She later continued serving families at a local, family-owned funeral home, where her dedication, compassion, and strong work ethic quickly set her apart. Guided by a deep commitment to care for others, she pursued her education and became a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator.In August 2022, Rosa joined SouthPark Funeral Home as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. Her unwavering dedication, operational discipline, and genuine compassion for the families she served led to her promotion to Funeral Home Manager in July 2023.In November 2024, Rosa was promoted to Assistant Managing Partner of Operations, expanding her leadership to both funeral home and cemetery operations. Her ability to elevate standards, strengthen team culture, and drive operational excellence positioned her for her next step.In February 2026, Rosa was named Managing Partner of Operations for South Park Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory. In this role, she leads with integrity, empathy, and a relentless commitment to serving the community. She is dedicated to building a unified, accountable, and compassionate culture—one that honors every family with the highest level of care.Throughout her 27-year journey, Rosa has faced challenges with resilience and grace, never losing sight of her purpose. Her daughter, her loving husband, and her family remain her greatest motivation, inspiring her to continue excelling in the work she loves: serving others during their most difficult moments.
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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