Meet Our Staff

Cindy Rowley has been a licensed pastor for over 25 years and has served at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home since 2011. She and her husband, Marty, have three children: Matthew and his wife, Traci, Michael and his wife, Meredith, and Theresa. She has two grandchildren, Salem and Lucy. 

Cindy loves visiting and getting to know our families to ensure their end-of-life needs are met. It is important to her that she be there pastorally for our families when they experience the loss of a loved one. 

Her mission is to serve with integrity and honesty and provide the finest funeral service. She pledges that she and the staff at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home will care for those we are blessed to serve, maintain the highest moral and ethical standards, and make every funeral service a true "celebration of life." 

Emily Simmons has been a licensed funeral director for 21 years and has been actively working in the funeral profession for 14 years. 

She also spent many years as a Respiratory Therapist. She is a graduate of the AC Mortuary Science Program. Emily has three daughters, Alison, Mahala, and Molly. She also has a granddaughter, Haven. She is a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church. 

Emily's kind spirit and healthcare background assist her in serving families from a unique perspective and allow her to minister to them in one of their greatest times of need by providing a meaningful experience and service. Emily is a member of the Texas Funeral Directors Association.  

With a passion for serving the families of the Texas Panhandle, Jacob Bingham, an Amarillo native himself, joined the Cox-Rowley family in December 2019. A graduate of Amarillo College, Jacob has been serving the Panhandle area since 2008. 

Jacob, his wife Meredith, and their son Josiah attend First Baptist Church of Amarillo. He was the recipient of the 2022 Young Funeral Director of the Year award and currently serves on the Panhandle Funeral Directors Association Board. Jacob desires to passionately serve families with love and integrity as they celebrate the lives of their loved ones. He feels honored to serve the community he loves.

Linda Langford has been a member of the Cox-Rowley Funeral Home family since 2019. A graduate of the Amarillo College Mortuary Science Program, she holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science. Linda is a member of the Texas Funeral Directors Association. She is a proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Kennedy and Kirsten. Linda has a strong drive and determination to go the extra mile as she serves her families. She has a big heart and clearly delights in loving those who come under her care.

Ashlynne Robinson has been part of the Cox-Rowley Funeral Home family since 2016, having served in many roles throughout her tenure. Today, she operates as our Office Administrator, where she guides families through the complex documentation and regulatory requirements that follow a loss. 

Ashlynne is a graduate of Amarillo College and is currently pursuing a degree in Mortuary Science at Northeast Texas College. Outside of the funeral home, she proudly embraces her role as a "soccer mom" to her son, Atlas. 

Victoria Vallejo has worked in funeral homes for eight years, and her love for the ministry began with her first job at Cox Funeral Home. Victoria is thankful she started this path at Cox as the team taught her how to care for families, cultivating a passion for doing the best for families in their time of need.

Victoria returned to Cox-Rowley 3 years ago as a funeral attendant until finding her way back to the media and video production position. Her passion for creating best serves families through personalized stationery packages.

Victoria has one daughter, Lawryn, and together they enjoy painting, crocheting, reading, and taking their dog, Marci, for walks. She believes in showing others love through action, and that is what this job allows her to do.

Debbie is excited about being a part of the Cox-Rowley team. Working together to meet the many varied needs of each family that walks through the door is an honor and privilege. Debbie has been married to Chuck for 33 years and has two adult sons, Zach and Aaron.  

Glennys Viermann has recently joined the Cox-Rowley Funeral Home team and loves being able to serve families.

She and her husband, Wally, have been married for 41 years and have a son, Jeremy, who is married to their daughter-in-love, Erin. Their greatest joy is being Pops and GG to four wonderful grandsons and taking beach vacations with the family.

Melissa has felt a calling for many years to work at a funeral home. After the loss of her mother she decided to pursue that calling. The Lord led her to Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. She feels it is a privilege to work where she and her family were given so much compassion with the death of her mother and mother-in-law. Melissa's desire is to serve the families here at Cox-Rowley with the same love and compassion she received. Melissa has three adult children and six grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family and making precious memories. 

After retiring from medical management in Amarillo in 2003, Regina joined the Cox-Rowley Family in 2023. She is blessed to work with such a caring and compassionate team. Her mission is to bless, comfort, and serve our families during difficult times.

Regina has three adult children and six grandchildren. She loves her family and their "get-togethers"! 

Vanessa recently joined the Cox-Rowley Family in 2023. She is attending Amarillo College and is pursuing her associate degree in Surgical Technology. 

Vanessa is one of three children, the middle child and the only girl. Her hobbies include doing her makeup, going to car shows, and visiting the gym. 

While this is her first time working in a funeral home setting, she greets each of our families with a smile and encouragement. She finds happiness in being able to serve our families with compassion. 

Sharon Mangum's first job was in a gift and flower shop with a funeral home in the same building in Panhandle, Texas. She quickly learned that her heart was touched by the opportunities in the funeral home to help others after the loss of a loved one. 

Many years later, she joined Cox-Rowley and has a position that allows her to be compassionate, understanding, and caring for others in a time of need. She said God opened this door for her after losing the love of her life, Rick Mangum, and now she considers it an honor to share and comfort others during a difficult time. 

She is a long-time member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, the Joy Class, and the Sanctuary Choir. God has blessed her to be the mother of one son and Memaw of four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

His Promise: "Be still and know that I am with you." - Psalms 46:10

Jeff was born and raised in Clovis, New Mexico. He is a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and Germany. He has a 12-year law enforcement background, including service with the Amarillo Police Department, the Portales, NM Police Department, and the Roosevelt County, NM Sheriff's Department. 

He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Eastern New Mexico University. Jeff retired from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. Throughout his retirement, he has volunteered for several non-profit organizations, including spending eight years as a full-time volunteer in the Amarillo Children's Home Maintenance Department. 

He has been a member of Trinity Baptist Church since he moved back to Amarillo in 2012. Jeff joined Cox-Rowley Funeral Home in 2023.

After an over 30-year career in public education and several years in real estate, school construction, and architecture, Mike decided he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren, travel, and serve others. He found one of those opportunities at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. 

When his mother-in-law passed away in January of 2023, Cox-Rowley Funeral Home handled all of the arrangements. Mike saw firsthand how the staff took care of, loved, served, and supported his wife, Stacey, and their family during this time of loss. Afterwards, Mike talked with the staff and found that they needed additional people to assist with funeral services, and he has been assisting with funeral services since March of 2023. 

When Mike is not helping with a funeral or building ramps with the Texas Ramp Project, he enjoys traveling to see God’s creation and spending quality time with his kids and grandchildren. Mike is a member of the Church at Quail Creek, where he serves as a greeter, a member of the security team, and a deacon.   

His life verse is 1 Peter 4:10, “God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”

After working as a firefighter in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dallas moved to Amarillo in October 2022 to help care for his mother, Michele. 

Shortly after, Dallas became part of the Cox-Rowley family. He believes Cox-Rowley was integral to helping him through the transition of his move. 

Dallas is a member of Grace Church and graduated from Pike Peaks State College.