Our Staff

Melissa Hernandez

Funeral Director/Owner

Melissa is a licensed funeral director issued by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. She has been employed by the funeral home for over 22 years. She graduated with honors from San Antonio College in 2002. Melissa is a notary public and bonded to sale Pre-Arranged funerals by the Texas Insurance Department. In 2019, Melissa became a partner in the funeral home along side her grandfather and mother. She is currently working towards earning a certificate in Grief Counseling to be able to assist the families. 

Melissa and family attends Calvary Temple Church, Kerrville and a member of the Kerrville Women's Chamber. 

She married Victor Hernandez in 2000 and they raised their family in Harper. Victor is the store manager for Home Depot (Boerne) and has employed with them for 18 years. They have 4 children, Kristina, Nicholas, Cale and Taylor; and three grandchildren, Micah, Kensley and Royce.

Trista Lewis

Funeral Director/ Pre-Planning Counselor

Trista Lewis joined the staff of Wright's Funeral Parlor in October 2019.

She graduated with honors from Harper High School in May 2017.  Trista graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in October 2023 and became a licensed Funeral Director in January 2024.

Trista married Christopher Pepper in April 2024 and they are proud new home owners here in Kerrville.

In her free time, Trista loves to golf with her husband, Christopher and has started to learn to play the piano. She is a member of the Kerrville Women's Chamber. 

Taylar Vargas

Funeral Assistant

Taylar Vargas joined the staff at Wright's in Jan. 2023 as a funeral assistant. 

Taylar is married to Paul Vargas and they have three daughters, Aspyn, Hannah and Paxton.  The family looks to travel and have fun new adventures. Taylar has recently took up gardening. 

Nicholas Wright

Funeral Home Associate

Nicholas is an active member in the funeral home, helping in the daily operations of the business.

Nicholas is the son of Melissa and Victor Hernandez. He just graduated from Tivy High School. He recently earned his HVAC license and CDL. He attends Impact Church, Kerrville.

Nicholas and his wife, Desiree have been blessed with a beautiful daughter in 2018, Kensley Grace and have one on the way in the fall of 2024.

Cynthia Wright

Funeral Director/Founder (1958-2022)

Cynthia is the owner of Wright's Funeral Parlor. She also carries a dual license for a funeral director and embalmer issued by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Cynthia is a notary public and bonded to sale Pre-Arranged funerals by the Texas Insurance Dept. She is the graduate of San Antonio College with an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science. Cynthia proudly served in the US Navy. She is member of Sunrise Baptist Church, Kerrville.

Cynthia is the proud mother of two children, Melissa Hernandez and Robert Puckett; grandmother of 4, Kristina, Nicholas, Cale and Taylor Hernandez; and great grandmother of 3, Micah, Royce and Kensley.

Bobby Jack Wright

Owner (1937-2019)

Bobby Jack Wright helped his daughter Cynthia open the funeral home in 2000. He was a valued member of the business; helping with daily operations and transportation needs of the business. Jack helped over see all the remodeling at the funeral home and the expansion of the building. Our family was blessed to have him help us grow the business in the Hill Country.

Upon his passing in early 2019, he was proud to leave behind five generations and got to see the birth of his great-great grandchildren.