Cheryl Laurita Owens

Background

Owens, Cheryl Laurita was born on February 2, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Noble Hammett and Emma Laura (Buckner) Owens.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Tennessee, Martin, 1982; Master of Public Administration, Memphis State University, 1988.

Career

Office clerk, N.H. Owens and Son Funeral Home, Memphis, 1975-1983; funeral director, N.H. Owens and Son Funeral Home, Memphis, since 1988; substitute teacher, Memphis City Schools, 1984; testing administrator, remedial development specialist, Shelby State Community College, 1984-1987; music interpreter, Mud Island Mississippi River, 1987; program coordinator, U. Tennessee, 1988-1990.

Achievements

• Cheryl Laurita Owens has been listed as a noteworthy Funeral director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Memphis, Shelby County Children and Youth Council, 1988. Member NAFE, American Biographical Institute Hall Fame.

Interests

• Avocations: dancing, jogging, singing, painting, creative writing.

Connections

Father:

Noble Hammett Owens

Mother:

Emma Laura (Buckner) Owens