Our Staff &

Family Service Advocates

About Us

We invite you to meet the Young's Daughters Team. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of ethical practices and we are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to.

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Sabrina N. Young, CFSP

U.S. Army Veteran, Owner, Director, and Embalmer

A first generational Funeral Director, Embalmer, Certified Celebrant, and Funeral Insurance agent in Temple. She graduated from Warren Mott High School and the University of Central Oklahoma with her Bachelor's in Mortuary Science, all of which she graduated in the top ranks of her classes. Mrs. Young served in the U.S. Army (Combat Military Police Officer) until she found her calling as a Director.

She is the Service Officer and a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post #1820. A member of the DAV and American Legion Post #133. Proudly was the founding Secretary for the Temple- Belton Ladies Lions Club. Mrs. Young is a two time Past President of the South Central Texas Funeral Directors Association, Member of the TFDAs' Disaster Response team and is a Past Board Member of the State of Texas Funeral Directors Association where she also served on the Legislative, Ethics, and Membership Committees. Sabrina began her career working in Temple at other local funeral homes and was summoned by the community to start her own in 2018. She is honored to have been chosen by the V-WISE program which helped launch her business in 2021.

Young's Daughters is a member of the Temple Chamber of Commerce, Belton Chamber of Commerce, Charter member of Compassionate Friends-Bluebonnet chapter and serves as (CERT) community emergency response team member for Temple.

Sabrina has five daughters; Kayla, Kelsea, Zaydriana, Valora, and Cecilia Young. The Youngs' are very active in the community. They hold their families and friends dear to them.

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Elizabeth Hattenbach

Whole Body Donation Representative

Elizabeth Hattenbach is a Central Texas native, born and raised in Bell County. Realizing her desire to care for others, she obtained a Certified Nursing Assistant Certification and is currently working on her Certification as a Death Doula. She now applies these subjective practices to the families she serves. Our partnerships with various Central Texas Hospices allow her to work alongside Medical Professionals to enhance the in-home and End of Life planning experience. She is excited to inspire a positive, purposeful, and everlasting friendship to help families make sure they have a meaningful experience through; enhancing the atmosphere in the home, End of Life life coaching, facilitating the acceptance of terminal illness, caring for the caregiver, and funeral planning.

You will see through her training offered on our Facebook events page. She offers emotional support & comfort classes, Advance Directive Classes, Legacy Planning, Capturing Life Tributes, and Funeral Planning. She is also a wife and mother of four.

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Kayla A. Young

Office Administrator

Kayla is the eldest daughter of Sabrina and Justin Young. She attends Connections Academy. She plans to further her education locally and contribute to the office needs of the funeral home. She is a member of the Spjst lodge 47 and was District 2 queen for 2020-2021. She enjoys arts, crafting, and her family.

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DaRonna Ford

Funeral Assistnat, Transport Tech and Family Service Advocate

Mrs. DaRonna Ford is a Texas native. She is married and has spend most of her life in the end stages of care for elderly in nursing homes, assisted livings and home care. She came to Young's Daughters with a passion to help our families during the services, visitation and through aftercare.

Youngsdaughters.DaRonnaF@gmail.com

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Jason Su

Project Manager and Transport Tech

Jason Su was born in California and came to Texas in 2021. He honorably served in the United States Navy. He is a member of VFW Post #1820. He had obtained his bachelors in Buisness Administration and an associates in Electrical Technology. His hearts passion is now to serve our community.

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Sheldon Mitchell

Estate Planner

Sheldon Mitchell has spent most of his career as an executive in the corporate world. After 30 plus years with corporations, Sheldon retired to Round Rock and began his second career.


“After seeing such difficulty and stress that families experience during a loss, I knew I could help relieve some of this burden ahead of time”


His calling is now to share his expertise, knowledge and programs to support families that want to “Put their House in Order” . He brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the community with excellence in personal estate planning. These essential documents are needed to keep YOUR financial house in order and we provide at NO COST to you.


Estate Planning Book – A book for you to record all of the vital personal and financial data

Wills – Details how you want your property distributed

A Living Will – Describes your preferences for medical care in case you are unable to make a decision on your own

General Power of Attorney – A Power of Attorney gives someone else the legal authority to act on your behalf if you are unable to do so

Ability to prearrange and pre-fund your funeral services – Guarantee (freezes) the cost and eases the emotional and financial burden on your loved ones

Contact Sheldon today at (512) 810-1151 for your FREE Consultation to “Put Your House In Order”

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James E. (Jim) Fly, MA, MS, SPHR

Chaplain (ACPE) & Family Services Advocate

Chaplain Jim Fly has over 25 years of Chaplaincy and Ministry experience. Jim’s background has also included leadership roles in healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing organizations. His clinical pastoral education was completed in the Baptist Hospital System in San Antonio. His degrees and training are from Harding University, Amberton University, and Indiana University.

Jim and his wife Carol live in Temple, Texas and have two adult children and five grandchildren.

Jim’s areas of specialization include:

1. Professional Chaplaincy (ACPE), such leading bereavement support groups, and providing private guidance and encouragement during times of loss, grief, and bereavement.

2. Officiating of Funerals, Burials, and Memorials. This includes officiating when a family’s pastor is not available.

3. Free Pre-Planning assistance for funeral services, burials, cremations, and memorials.

Jim advocates for families and individuals who can benefit from the wide range of services provided by the Young’s Daughters Funeral Home, Bereavement Center, and Care Center.

youngsdaughters.jimf@gmail.com

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Bob Hopper

Family Service Advocate

Bob Hopper is a native Texan and has served in the financial services industry for over 40 years.

Bob has worked in various leadership capacities among the public, private and education sectors, including University of Texas, Edward Jones, Equitable, and Central Texas Christian School as their Chief Financial Officer.

Bob is now in semi-retirement, but feels a calling to help families plan for their future. He is active at his church, Western Hills Church of Christ, and is a mentor through the Temple ISD program.

Bob enjoys traveling Texas with Lina, his bride of 42 years. The two have grown twins and enjoy spending time with their wonderful grandson, Bennett.

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Janet Lopez

Funeral Assistant, Transport Tech, & Family Service Advocate (Habla Espanol)

Mrs. Janet Lopez is a native to Texas. She was inspired to help our local community in pre-planning for funerals. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. You can count on her to ensure you can get a will, power of attorneys, authorized agent forms, and prefunded funeral agreements.

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Kelsea A. Young

Bereavement Assistant

Kelsea Aria Young is the second eldest daughter of Sabrina and Justin Young. She attends Connections Academy. She plans to further her education locally and contribute to the family funeral home. She is a member of the Spjst Lodge 47 and was award-winning for VFW Post #1820 in Patriots Pen She enjoys reading, crafting, and her family. She is a member of the Seaton Brethren Church.

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Zaydriana R. Young

Bereavement Assistant

Zaydriana Renea Young is the third eldest daughter of Sabrina and Justin Young. She attends Connections Academy. She plans to further her education locally and contribute to the family funeral home. She is a member of the Spjst Lodge 47 and was award winning for VFW Post #1820 in Patriots Pen She enjoys reading, crafting, and her family. She is a member of the Seaton Brethren Church.

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Stacey Hernandez

Family Service Advocate Level I

Stacey Marie Hernandez-Duarte. She has 3 sons with two beautiful daughter in laws and 3 gorgeous granddaughters. Stacey is happily married to her husband Raymond Herrera Duarte. Stacey’s hobbies include spending time with family, her husband, exercising, going to movies and vacationing anywhere on the beach or near the snow. She is a christian woman with a strong Catholic faith and passion to care for others. She was given the gift to teach, while also learning everything she knows to this day.

Stacey is passionate about all families and her community. She is able to understand how someone is feeling, knowing how to provide Empathy, Sympathy, Compassion and Love, which are all vital and essential.

Stacey has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. Her experiences range from medical assistant, to insurance and billing, case management, skilled nursing, hospice and marketing and sales to management and even retail management.


Education:

AAS Business Management, minor; Small Business Management

BA Healthcare Administration, minor; Business Management

MHA Masters in Healthcare Administration, minor; Business Management

DHA Doctorate In Healthcare Administration, minor; Marketing And Sales

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Robert Trevino

Minster

Robert Trevino is a dedicated minister at Higher Power Ministries in Temple, Texas. He has a strong educational foundation in theology, having studied at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) and Moody Bible College. Robert's passion for serving others is evident in his commitment to local missions and community outreach. When he's not ministering to others, Robert prioritizes time with his loved ones, recognizing that family is a precious gift from God. Above all, Robert's faith and relationship with God guide his life and ministry.

youngsdaughters.chaplain@gmail.com

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James Sneed

Veteran Post Chaplain

James Sneed has been a Chaplain for the local VFW's. He is proudly married to Breanna Sneed and together they have they have two sons. He is a member of Bethel Independent Methodist Church.

youngsdaughters.chaplain@gmail.com

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Jeff Miller

Minister

Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Belton, Texas. He had the calling of becoming a minister to share God's word. He married his wife and together started their family. Jeff is passionate with care and support to each of our families. Looking forward to helping you with your grief journey through scriptural healing.

youngsdaughters.chaplain@gmail.com

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Al Lowe

Veteran Post Chaplain

Dr. Al Lowe is an undergraduate from the University of Kentucky. He earned his Master of Divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary. Following retirement, he earned a Master of Arts-History from Texas A&M Central Texas.

Following High School, Al served three years as an NCO in the Army and spent a year as an Infantry Squad Leader in Vietnam. He separated from the army to follow his call into the ministry. Later following his education, he again entered the Army and served 20 years as a chaplain. He is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff Officers College, served as a Senior Instructor at the Army Chaplain School, and with his final assignment served as the senior chaplain of the 13th Coscom; he deployed with the 13th to Iraq.

Following retirement from the Army, Al continued to serve with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served as a Post and District Chaplain and as the State Chaplain of the Texas VFW.

Currently Al is an Adult Sunday School Teacher. He and his wife of 55 years, have three married children, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild with a second due this spring.

youngsdaughters.chaplain@gmail.com

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Rev. Jackie Carter

Chaplain

Rev. Jackie Carter is a mother of two awesome young adult daughters. Jackie graduated from Sweetwater High School, in Sweetwater, Texas, and attended Huston-Tillotson College from 1989-1993 where she now is a member and serves on the Alumni Board. Jackie is a certified Lay Servant with The Central Texas Conference East District where she is currently the Central Texas

Conference Lay Leader of the East District, and also currently serves as The President of the United Women In Faith for over 4 years.

Jackie is the recent awardee of one of the highest awards given by the United States White House by receiving the 2021 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her serving communities. She is a servant unto God’s people, she has a heart and calling in her life to help encourage and empower people through her love for ALL people.

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Jimmy Gross

Minister

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Ace L. Chlapek

In Memoriam: Family Service Advocate Level II

Ace L. Chlapek, was a native of Bell County, he was born and raised in the Seaton-Ratibor community on the family farm. He received his education at Lost Prairie, Rogers High, Temple Junior College, Temple Commercial College and the USDA Supervisory Academy, Level I and II at Texas A&M. Employed by the USDA-Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, he served as County Executive Director in Dallas, Falls and Bell Counties, He transferred to USDA-ASCS, Texas State Office in College Station, Texas as a Program Specialist Administrative Officer, Contracting Officer, and District Director completing 33 years of service and retiring in 1997. He had been employed in Funeral Services for the last 4 years.

Ace married the former Nancy J. Sefick of Seaton. They have two sons, Tim of Arlington, TX and Paul with his wife Jennifer and their three sons, Taylor, Josef, and Nicolas all of Tyler, Texas.

Ace was a member of Seaton Church, where he served as Vice President of the Board of Elders, he was a Choir Member, Song Leader and Member of Men's Brotherhood. He was President of Seaton Cemetery Association, Secretary/Treasurer of Seaton RVOS #5, Vice President of Woodman Life Insurance, Lodge #16; Member of SPJST Lodge #47 of Seaton, Member of Texas Czech Genealogical Society; Treasurer of Bell County Friends of NRA; Life Member of the NRA; Member of Texas State Rifle Association. His hobbies included, deer hunting, pheasant hunting, Genealogy, and reading.

Ace was instrumental in the development of Young's Daughters Funeral Home, he was a mentor to Sabrina N. Young and his handprints are honored in the front concrete entranceway.