Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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• Debra Crotty

  Founder, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Graduated Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (1996); Temple Beauty School (1984)

  Co-founder of Crotty Funeral Home. Started as a cosmetologist and was drawn into funeral service. Worked at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas before returning to Central Texas and serving as General Manager for SCI/Dignity Memorial overseeing multiple locations including Crawford-Bowers in Temple, Condra in Taylor, and Bartlett in Bartlett. Longtime foster parent to five adopted children (Christina, Jennifer, Levi, Daxton, and Kia). Committed to providing services for children at affordable cost without profit.

• Jarrah Crotty Gaskins

  Co-Founder, President

  Graduated Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (2010); Temple High School (2006)

  Co-founder of Crotty Funeral Home with her mother Debra. Serves as President of the South Central Texas Funeral Directors Association. Named Young Professional of the Year in Texas in 2020. Recognized by Texas Funeral Service Association in 2022. Featured on National Funeral Director Magazine cover in 2018. Specializes in creating personalized, meaningful tributes. Married to Mike Gaskins, raising children Halston, Isabella, Hazel, Reese, and Rhett. Member of Crossroads Church in Belton.

• Heather Petty

  Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Associate of Applied Science degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

  Belton, Texas native. Mother to son Wylder. Dedicates herself to providing compassionate care and creating heartfelt tributes. Enjoys spending time with family, exploring destinations, and the outdoors.

• Tony Arline

  Staff (Pursuing Funeral Director License)

  U.S. Army veteran (1991-retired after 22+ years)

  Grew up in Virginia. Served in U.S. Army with stations across United States, Asia, Germany, Korea, and four tours in Iraq. Honorably retired. With Crotty for over five years. Contracted to work with Ft. Hood Military Base. Currently attending school to become a funeral director. Father to Tonisha, Tony Jr., and bonus son Billy. Married to Katrina Arline (active service member). Enjoys Dallas Cowboy football and family time.

• Cheyenne Schlitt

  Funeral Director Assistant

  Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies; Associate's degree in Office Management

  Supports funeral directors with permits, operations, and family support. Known for reliability and compassionate presence. Mother to Ikaika, Haven, and Elsey Schlitt.

• Ashlee Bullock

  Funeral Director Assistant

  Originally from Oklahoma, now lives in Belton, Texas with husband and two boys. Dedicated to serving families with compassion and grace. Hardworking, dependable, and brings calming presence. Enjoys playing saxophone and farm life. Valued team member bringing mission of service with compassion and integrity.

• Makinnzie

  Funeral Home Administration and Financial Operations

  Over 8 years experience in funeral profession. Specializes in funeral home administration, financial operations, insurance coordination, and daily operations. Understands deeply personal nature of each family's experience. Known for attention to detail, strong work ethic, and calming presence. Currently pursuing education in Criminal Justice.

• H.K. Ballard

  Staff

  Served as minister for almost fifty years in Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Retired from ministry in December 2021. Lives in Temple with wife Jan.

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