The employees of Folsom Funeral home all work together as a family. Full time employees are J. Bryan & Shari Folsom. Part-time employees are Keith Word, Rev. Orville Smith. Honorary employee (Deceased) Vester Gowens

Bryan Folsom is a 1985 Pepperrell High School graduate. He is also a 1986 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia with a degree in Funeral Service Management/Embalming. Academy of Graduate Embalmers in Georgia, Licenced in the State of Georgia and Alabama for both Funeral Service and Embalming, Licensed Eye Enucleator for Georgia Eye Bank. Both Bryan and Shari are Licensed Foster Parents for Calhoun County, Alabama. A member of the National Funeral Directors Association of Alabama and Georgia. A member of the local Lozahatchee Masonic Lodge and local government. Bryan is also a board member of various community groups.

Shari Folsom has served in the office of the funeral home since 2003 and instructs in all aspects of day to day office management. She is a 1982 Bridgewater Raritan High School graduate and also has a degree in Certified Medical Assisting. Shari also obtained a 2 year teaching certificate where she was attending Zion Bible Institute in Providence, Rhode Island. Having served in the medical field and having a strong Christian background, Shari has attained the highest level of caring to offer families in distress. Many of our families have expressed their gratefulness for having a female staff member who seems to just become a member of their family and one who always goes the extra mile.

Brooke Folsom is the oldest daughter of Bryan & Shari. She is a 2006 Piedmont High School graduate. Brooke was featured in the 2002-2004 “Who’s Who Among American High School Students”.

Beth Folsom is the youngest daughter of Bryan & Shari. She is a 2007 Piedmont High School graduate. Beth graduated 6th in her class with a 3.6 GPA. She is a charter member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society and was featured in 2003-2005 “Who’s Who Among American High School Students”.

Reverend Orville Smith has been associated with the funeral industry since 1955. He worked for Oscar Mickelsen for many years and has been associated with this funeral home since it’s inception. He has ministered to many families and has served as pastor of many churches in the area as well as serving as a key employee having known many familes in Piedmont and surrounding communities.

Mr. Keith Word is a Piedmont resident and has been an employee since 2005. He has now completed his training and is a licensed funeral director. Keith currently serves as the Piedmont Housing Director. He has shown compassion for many residents of Piedmont. Keith is very active in local government activities. He will be one of the greatest assets to the death care industry.