IMPORTANT: Expect longer than normal wait times. We thank everyone who entrusts their beloved pet into our care. Due to an increased volume of calls, we are currently experiencing longer than normal wait times.

Our Dedicated Team

Sammy G. Oakey, III

Sammy represents the fifth generation of the Oakey family in the funeral profession and has been President of Oakey’s Funeral Service since 1998. An animal advocate for as long as he can remember, Sammy is passionate about his dog, Stella. Sammy serves on the Board for The League for Animal Protection and is very active in the community. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Roanoke, Business Men’s Club, Lakeland Lodge #190, AF&AM, Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Kazim Shrine Temple. Sammy and his wife, Mitzi, have one son, Sam, IV.

Marjene Schrader Manager Oakey's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory

Marjene Schrader

Marjene is our Manager, Certified Cremation Specialist and Certified Grief Companion has been with Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home since 2010. Marjene is also a Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP). She understands the relationships that families have with their pets and is very passionate about helping them through their grief. Marjene was raised in Roanoke and graduated from William Fleming High School in 1995. She still resides in Roanoke with her son, Daniel. Marjene has a large fur-family of her own and she loves them all. They consist of two Chinese Crested (Zero and Jaxx), one Xolo (Link), and one very spoiled Shephard/Pyr mix (Sage).

Roman Dorss

Marjene is our Manager, Certified Cremation Specialist and Certified Grief Companion has been with Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home since 2010. Marjene is also a Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP). She understands the relationships that families have with their pets and is very passionate about helping them through their grief. Marjene was raised in Roanoke and graduated from William Fleming High School in 1995. She still resides in Roanoke with her son, Daniel. Marjene has a large fur-family of her own and she loves them all. They consist of two Chinese Crested (Zero and Jaxx), one Xolo (Link), and one very spoiled Shephard/Pyr mix (Sage).

Cheryl Markham

Cheryl Markham

In November, we gather to remember the beloved pets of families we served throughout the year.

Zac Muncey

Zac Muncey

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Matthew Kolnok

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Shea Ripley

Sammy represents the fifth generation of the Oakey family in the funeral profession and has been President of Oakey’s Funeral Service since 1998. An animal advocate for as long as he can remember, Sammy is passionate about his dog, Stella. Sammy serves on the Board for The League for Animal Protection and is very active in the community. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Roanoke, Business Men’s Club, Lakeland Lodge #190, AF&AM, Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Kazim Shrine Temple. Sammy and his wife, Mitzi, have one son, Sam, IV.

Rachel Smith

Marjene is our Manager, Certified Cremation Specialist and Certified Grief Companion has been with Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home since 2010. Marjene is also a Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP). She understands the relationships that families have with their pets and is very passionate about helping them through their grief. Marjene was raised in Roanoke and graduated from William Fleming High School in 1995. She still resides in Roanoke with her son, Daniel. Marjene has a large fur-family of her own and she loves them all. They consist of two Chinese Crested (Zero and Jaxx), one Xolo (Link), and one very spoiled Shephard/Pyr mix (Sage).