Executive Board/Funeral Directors

Frances Bell Henry

Chief Executive Officer

For nearly thirty-five years, Frances Bell Henry has helped to continue the legacy of her father,

Robert L. Henry

Vice President

Robert L. Henry heeded the clarion call to venture into the funeral service business in 2006 when his wife, Frances Bell Henry, found the demands of maintaining the legacy-rich family-owned and operated business somewhat overwhelming.  Bob retired from architecture, and at the age of 74 returned to school to earn a degree in Mortuary Science, ultimately becoming a Licensed Funeral Director. As Vice President and valued member of the Executive Board, his diversity of life experiences and deep, caring attitude render him a tremendous asset to the business and families served by Frank R. Bell Funeral Home. (NYSLFD)

Dr. Eric D. Garnes, MPS

Corporate Secretary/Treasurer & General Manager

Bishop Eric D. Garnes, D.Min. is a celebrated pastor, preacher, teacher and scholar of the Gospel. These attributes naturally engender him to care, comfort and bring commitment to the ministry of the bereaved.

Arelethia LaBorde

Chief Financial Officer/Special Projects

Arelethia Lisa LaBorde has a passion for people, service and excellence. Educated and credentialed in New York City with a vast background in Marketing, Finance and mentoring young people, her life-long philosophy and work ethic is summarized by a popular quote, Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.

Jacqueline Sherman

Lead Funeral Director

Jacqueline Sherman

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Shawn A. King

Operations Manager/Licensed Funeral Director

Shawn has been a member of the Frank R. Bell Funeral Home family since September 2019.

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Sylvia LeGrand Saxton

Licensed Funeral Director

Sylvia originally joined the Frank R. Bell Funeral Home, Inc. team in 2019.

After a brief departure, she made her return in 2022. Sylvia is licensed in New York and New Jersey

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Shevonne N. Tucker

Licensed Funeral Director

Shevonne has been a member of the Frank R. Bell Funeral Home family since September 2020.

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Desireé O. Tucker

Funeral Service Intern

Desireé has been a member of the Frank R. Bell Funeral Home family since July 2018.

Mariah M. Forman

Funeral Service Intern

Mariah has been a member of the Frank R. Bell Funeral Home family since September 2020.