Our Staff

Daniel Collier

FDIC, Managing Funeral Director

Daniel was born and raised in Claremore, Oklahoma. He is the youngest of seven children and enjoys playing the violin/fiddle in his free time, listening to old bluegrass, country and gospel records, hunting, fishing, and driving his old 1968 Ford truck. He is a proud member of the community and looks forward to making your acquaintance. 

Marie Harrelson

Funeral Director

Marie moved to Oklahoma from North Caroline in February of 2022. Here grandfather and father were in the funeral business so it was not a hard choice to follow in their footsteps. 

She has three children, Debra, Wiley, and Maria plus 3 horses and 2 dogs. When she finds the time she love to swim and going to the movies. 

Courtney Cross

Funeral Director

Courtney was born in Claremore and raised in Collinsville. She is the youngest of four siblings and is a doting mother of two children. Courtney graduated from Collinsville High School in 2012 and attended the University of Central Oklahoma where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Courtney enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and embarrassing her children. Courtney loves her job and is looking forward to serving you. 

Amy Kinsey

Office Administrator

Amy was born in Texas and moved to Oklahoma as a young child. She spent most of her life in the Ada, Oklahoma area.  She graduated from high school in 2005, moving on to earn her equine assistant certification in 2008. She also has an Associates degree in agriculture and a Bachelors degree in animal science. She has recently started mortuary school and is currently working as an apprentice for us as well. 

She enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs in her free time, as well as attending her church and spending time with her church family. 

Mickey Romine

Ambassador

Glenn Hutchison

Ambassador

Glenn started working for Rice Funeral Service in 2014. He served in the U.S. Navy and received his BS degree from Southwestern Assembly of God University. He retired from Homeland Stores. 

Jerry Book

Ambassador

Jerry Book is a retired minister from the Christian Church denomination. In addition to working for Rice Funeral Service, he does pulpit supply and conducts seminars on death and dying. 

Duane Nelson

Ambassador

Harlea Walker

Apprentice Funeral Director

Harlea started working for Rice Funeral Service in 2022. She is currently attending Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and plans to graduate in June, 2023. She loves people and loves serving in the community. Some of her passions are spending time with her family, watching movies, and listening to her favorite oldies station.