Our Staff

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Marie P. Williams, LFD

Vice President; General Manager

Mrs. Marie Williams, affectionately known as "Mrs. Marie" or The Queen of Heavenly Gates entered into rest June 22, 2024. Her journey was marked by her unwavering kindness, profound wisdom, and enduring love to all she encountered. Mrs. Marie was currently serving as owner, Vice-President & General Manager of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home. 

In Loving Memory of Mr. Gardner Adams, LFD

Vice- President / Secretary

Mr. Adams entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2013. He retired as 1st Sergeant from the United States Army, Caddo School System as Adapted Physical Education Specialist, and was currently serving as owner, Vice President/ Secretary at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home.

In Loving Memory of Bishop Charles Lawrence, Jr.

Senior Chaplain / Funeral Attendant

Bishop Charles Lawrence, Jr. served faithfully as Senior Chaplain / Funeral Attendant here at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home.

Bishop Charles Lawrence was called from labor to reward on April 1, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. 

His dedication never wavered nor faltered.  

Wesley C. Adams, LFD

President; Chief Executive Officer

David L. Henderson, LFD

Vice President; Manager of Operations

Pastor Collier E. Mickle, LFD

Chairman / Chief Financial Officer

Aason J. Fortune, LFDE

Chief Embalmer/ Funeral Director

Debra Adams Chance, LFD

Office Manager / Funeral Director

Dorothy R. Speed, LFDE

Mortician / Funeral Director

LaVerne Smith, LFDE

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Donna G. Sibley, LFDE

Embalmer / Funeral Director

Monica B. Mickle, LFD

Funeral Director

Brian J. Adams, LFD

Funeral Director

Bishop Isaac D. Brooks, Sr, LFD

Funeral Director / Senior Chaplain

Doris B. Adams, LFD

Funeral Director

Joyce C. Brown, LFD

Funeral Director