Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Ryan Nieuwenhuis
Manager/Funeral Director In Charge
Ryan began his career at Lawson Funeral Home while he was still in high school as a Funeral Assistant. After he graduated high school in 2013, he pursued his educational studies at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston. Ryan graduated with honors and distinction from Commonwealth Institute receiving his Certificate of Funeral Directing in December of 2014. Shortly after graduation in December Ryan chose to further his education. He received his Associate of Applied Science degree in June of 2015 graduating with honors and distinction. In May of 2018 he married Kamree Kuykendall the middle granddaughter of Larry and Beverly Lawson. On April 13, 2019 they welcomed a little girl to this world, Lena Kaye Nieuwenhuis. Ryan serves as the Manager/FDIC of Lawson Funeral Home. Ryan is a lifetime resident of Meridian and his greatest passion is to serve people in their time of need.
Kamree Nieuwenhuis
Office Manager
Kamree Kuykendall Nieuwenhuis was born in Clifton, Texas to Rickey Kuykendall and Kristy Lawson. She has been around the funeral business from a young age as she is the middle granddaughter of Larry and Beverly Lawson. On May 5, 2018 she married Ryan Nieuwenhuis. Together they have one daughter, Lena Kaye and expecting another one in September of 2022. Kamree and Ryan work together to serve families with care and compassion.
Joyce Jones
Funeral Assistant
Joyce came to Lawson Funeral Home in 2021 as a Funeral Assistant. She serves in whatever capacity is needed throughout the funeral home. When she is not working you will find her outside reading and playing with her dog Hana.
Donna O'Neal
Funeral Assistant
Donna came to work for Lawson Funeral Home in 2015 as a Funeral Assistant. She works tirelessly to make sure that the families of Lawson Funeral Home are served with care and compassion. When she is not working you will find her with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Dan Nieuwenhuis
Funeral Assistant
Dan Nieuwenhuis started part time with Lawson Funeral Home in 2015. He is the father of Ryan Nieuwenhuis. Dan helps after hours with removals and on weekends with funeral services. He is a big part of the Lawson Funeral Home family.
Leo Young
Funeral Assistant
Leo Young came to be a part of Lawson Funeral Home in 2022. He helps in many ways around the funeral home. He serves as a funeral assistant. He is the grandfather of Ryan Nieuwenhuis.
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