Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service Staff Directory
Margaret Edie
Owner | Funeral Director/Embalmer | Certified Celebrant
Margaret has been a resident of Chesterfield County since January 2018 when she and her husband moved down from Northern Virginia. She graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science from the Funeral Services Program at John Tyler Community College in 2008. She has worked in the funeral service industry for over 10 years.
She and her husband Brion were married in 2013 and they have one beautiful daughter, Mea Marie. She is a member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Margaret enjoys gardening, cooking, and travelling internationally with her family. She has a passion for community outreach and is excited to explore her new home in the Richmond area.
Laurence F. "Larry" Spiaggi (Retired)
CXO (Chief Experience Officer) | Funeral Director/Embalmer | Certified Celebrant, CPC, CCO
Larry has been working in the funeral profession since he was 16 years old. He came to work at Morrissett as an apprentice and student in 1979. He became a co-owner of the funeral home in November 1996. On January 1, 2016, Larry and his wife, Sue, became sole owners of the funeral home upon the retirement of his business partner and friend, Dick Booker.
Larry is the President of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association, serving on various committees and the Board of Directors. He served as President of the Central District Funeral Association and serves on the advisory boards for the funeral program at John Tyler Community College and LifeNet.
Larry Corey
Comptroller | Certified Celebrant, CPC, CCO
Larry Corey "LC", joined our firm in May 2008. He is the Executive Manager of the funeral home. He has an extensive business and customer service background. He achieved his Mortuary Science Degree through John Tyler Community College in Chester.
He and his wife, Debra, a native Virginian born in Petersburg, live in Chesterfield County after extensive worldwide business travel.
"LC" serves on the Board of Directors for the Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield. He is the past President of the Virginia Central District Funeral Directors Association.
His hobbies include reading, board games, spectator sports and assisting at his church, Heritage Baptist in Chesterfield.
Kaylinn Bezenar
Funeral Director/Embalmer | Pre-need Specialist | VP Culture and Green Conservation | Certified Celebrant, CCSP
Kaylinn started with Morrissett early in 2016 while attending John Tyler’s Funeral Services Program. She graduated summa cum laude with her Associates Degree in Applied Science in May 2017. She is active in Morrissett's pursuit for Green Certification and is always looking for opportunities to improve upon Morrissett's mission for sustainability and providing families with green burial options.
Kaylinn is originally from Long Lake, Minnesota. She came to Richmond to attend the University of Richmond where she graduated with a degree in Russian Studies in 2014. During her time at Richmond, she studied abroad in Denmark and St. Petersburg and interned for the Department of State in Moscow.
Kaylinn enjoys dancing, rock climbing, yoga and spending time outdoors with her friends.
Richard Booker (Retired)
Funeral Director Emeritus/Embalmer
Richard M. Booker (Dick) started working part time for Morrissett Funeral Home while in High School. Upon graduation, Dick began full time and worked here for 47 years. He acquired his license in 1972 for both the Funeral Director and Embalmer.
He is a graduate of John Tyler Community College Funeral Services Program, and a lifetime member of Branch’s Baptist Church.
Dick and his wife, Linda reside in Chesterfield. They have two children and five grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, golf and the outdoors.
After more than 47 years of amazing service to the families that we have served, Dick retired on December 31, 2015. Fortunately, you may still see Mr. Booker around the funeral home once in a while.
Curtis Sink
Funeral Director/Embalmer,CCO | VP Creative Implementation
Curtis brought 17 years of experience when he joined our firm in April of 2016.
He graduated from Meadowbrook High School in 1985 and became a full-time member of the Chesterfield Fire & EMS Department in 1989. Curtis currently serves in emergency operations as a Firefighter Specialist/Medic assigned to Phillips Station 13.
In 1999, he entered the funeral business and served an apprenticeship with a local Richmond firm. He attended John Tyler Community College, graduated and became licensed in 2003.
Curtis has been married for the last fifteen years to his best friend, Mary. They have three daughters ranging in age from seven to eleven. They are known as the three J girls: Julia, Jessica and Joanna.
Their family is an active member of Bethia United Methodist Church and enjoys swim team, scouts and camping.
Every year they travel to Arizona to visit Mary’s family and stay at the family cabin in the White Mountains of Eastern Az.
Curtis talents include woodworking. He enjoys building a variety of items for family, friends and local businesses.
Sue Danielson
Funeral Assistant
Sue is a retired procurement officer with Chesterfield County. A native of Richmond and the oldest daughter of Robert G. and Dorothy P. Danielson, the former owners of Morrissett. She currently helps in the day to day operation of the funeral home and is available for special projects.
Larry and Sue were married in Richmond, VA on November 18, 1986, they reside in the Matoaca District of Chesterfield County, on their property which they lovingly refer to as Labrador Acres. They serve as the parents to Morrissett's two grief therapy dogs, Hope and Peace.
Larry enjoys traveling, Harley Davidson motorcycles and the company of his wonderful friends. Sue enjoys traveling, her sorority, reading and the serenity of the house when Larry is is off on one of his motorcycle adventures.
