Gene and Bonnie Allen
Owners
Bonnie Andrews Allen, daughter of late Joe and Ernestine Rand Andrews, was born in Jefferson, TX. She is a graduate of Central High School in Jefferson, TX, and attended Mountain View College in Dallas, TX, and Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez, MS. She is married to Gene T. Allen, and they are the parents of five children, Lisa, Gene Anthony, Melanie, Genesia, and Robert; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Bonnie interned at Concordia Funeral Home and was licensed in 1982. She served on the LaSalle Community Action Association's executive board. She is also an active member of the Living Word Worship Center in Natchez, MS.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, fishing, and traveling.
Gene and Bonnie Allen
Owners
Bonnie Andrews Allen, daughter of late Joe and Ernestine Rand Andrews, was born in Jefferson, TX. She is a graduate of Central High School in Jefferson, TX, and attended Mountain View College in Dallas, TX, and Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez, MS. She is married to Gene T. Allen, and they are the parents of five children, Lisa, Gene Anthony, Melanie, Genesia, and Robert; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Bonnie interned at Concordia Funeral Home and was licensed in 1982. She served on the LaSalle Community Action Association's executive board. She is also an active member of the Living Word Worship Center in Natchez, MS.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, fishing, and traveling.
Robert Andrel Allen
Funeral Director
"IN LOVING MEMORY"
Robert A. Allen, the youngest child of the current owners was born in Natchez, MS. He was a Vidalia High School (Vidalia, LA) honor graduate (1996-2000) and after high school he continued his education at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA (2000-2004). After college he joined the family business and began to serve his internship at Concordia Funeral Home (2004-2005). Upon completion of his internship, he became a Louisiana licensed funeral director on July 24, 2006. He also held a license from the Louisiana Department of Insurance for Bail Bonding as a licensed Bail Agent/Bail Enforcement Officer.
He was an active lodge brother of the Pride of Vidalia Lodge #106 and a 33rd degree Grand Inspectors General Theodore Herbert Skinner Consistory #174. He was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved for traveling.
Robert departed this life on May 10, 2025 at the age of 41 years old. His life and legacy will forever live on in our hearts and lives.
Robert Andrel Allen
Funeral Director
"IN LOVING MEMORY"
Robert A. Allen, the youngest child of the current owners was born in Natchez, MS. He was a Vidalia High School (Vidalia, LA) honor graduate (1996-2000) and after high school he continued his education at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA (2000-2004). After college he joined the family business and began to serve his internship at Concordia Funeral Home (2004-2005). Upon completion of his internship, he became a Louisiana licensed funeral director on July 24, 2006. He also held a license from the Louisiana Department of Insurance for Bail Bonding as a licensed Bail Agent/Bail Enforcement Officer.
He was an active lodge brother of the Pride of Vidalia Lodge #106 and a 33rd degree Grand Inspectors General Theodore Herbert Skinner Consistory #174. He was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved for traveling.
Robert departed this life on May 10, 2025 at the age of 41 years old. His life and legacy will forever live on in our hearts and lives.
Genesia S. Allen
Director of Operations & Preneed Consultant
Genesia S. Allen was born in Dallas, TX, the daughter of the current owners, and joined the staff of Concordia Funeral Home as Director of Operations. Genesia is a graduate of Vidalia High School (1990-1994). She furthered her education by attending Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA(1994-1998).
Genesia is the mother of her son, Gaven O. Allen. She has been married to her husband since 2016. She continues to remain an asset alongside her siblings, managing the facility. Mrs. Allen specializes as a pre-need consultant, inventory, Monument/Headstone sale, and the day-to-day operations.
In 2018, she was elected to serve on the board for the Concordia Parish Police Jury, District 4A in Ferriday, LA. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, fishing, and shopping.
Genesia S. Allen
Director of Operations & Preneed Consultant
Genesia S. Allen was born in Dallas, TX, the daughter of the current owners, and joined the staff of Concordia Funeral Home as Director of Operations. Genesia is a graduate of Vidalia High School (1990-1994). She furthered her education by attending Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA(1994-1998).
Genesia is the mother of her son, Gaven O. Allen. She has been married to her husband since 2016. She continues to remain an asset alongside her siblings, managing the facility. Mrs. Allen specializes as a pre-need consultant, inventory, Monument/Headstone sale, and the day-to-day operations.
In 2018, she was elected to serve on the board for the Concordia Parish Police Jury, District 4A in Ferriday, LA. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, fishing, and shopping.
Gene A. Jones
Licensed Mortician; Louisiana & Mississippi
Gene A. Jones Sr. was born on December 2, 1967, in Natchez, MS, to Gene T. Allen (Bonnie) and Christella Jones Williams. He is a 1986 graduate of North Natchez High School in Natchez, MS and a 1988 graduate of Commonwealth College of Science in Houston, TX. Gene is employed as the head of morticians and funeral directors at Concordia Funeral Home in Ferriday, LA. Gene has been in the funeral industry for 33 years. He is a highly Experience Embalmer, Restorative Art Specialist, Funeral Home Consultant Grief Counselor and Monument Sales Person.
He is currently licensed in the state of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Gene is also employed with Natchez Adams School District as a Child Nutrition Manager. He is married to Brenda Cooper Jones, and together they have five children, LaToya, Jalen, Avery, Micaiah, and Gene Jr., and one grandson, Aiden.
He is a member of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, MS, where he serves on the deacon board and is a member of the choir. He is also a member of the National Mortician Fraternity Pi Sigma Eta, where he serves as Sergeant at Arms. Gene’s motto is: “Beauty Softens Grief and Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.”
Gene A. Jones
Licensed Mortician; Louisiana & Mississippi
Gene A. Jones Sr. was born on December 2, 1967, in Natchez, MS, to Gene T. Allen (Bonnie) and Christella Jones Williams. He is a 1986 graduate of North Natchez High School in Natchez, MS and a 1988 graduate of Commonwealth College of Science in Houston, TX. Gene is employed as the head of morticians and funeral directors at Concordia Funeral Home in Ferriday, LA. Gene has been in the funeral industry for 33 years. He is a highly Experience Embalmer, Restorative Art Specialist, Funeral Home Consultant Grief Counselor and Monument Sales Person.
He is currently licensed in the state of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Gene is also employed with Natchez Adams School District as a Child Nutrition Manager. He is married to Brenda Cooper Jones, and together they have five children, LaToya, Jalen, Avery, Micaiah, and Gene Jr., and one grandson, Aiden.
He is a member of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, MS, where he serves on the deacon board and is a member of the choir. He is also a member of the National Mortician Fraternity Pi Sigma Eta, where he serves as Sergeant at Arms. Gene’s motto is: “Beauty Softens Grief and Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.”