History & Staff
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
Our History
The House of Winston was founded by Mr. James W. Winston in 1974. He was exposed to the funeral industry by his father who was an insurance salesman. Motivated by his desire to aid others at their time of need, he relocated from Texas to Los Angeles, California, with a dream to serve families in their darkest hours.
After his passing in 1991, his beloved wife, Mary Louise, assumed the position
as President/CEO. Also sharing Winston's desire to aide others, Mrs. Winston
dedicated her life to servicing the community. She is currently active in
organizations such as YMCA, NFDMA, and 100 Black Women in which she awards
mortuary science students with scholarships to further their education in the
funeral industry.
House of Winston has opened its doors for the Los Angeles community for 40+ years to date. Because of our attention to detail we not only have served families from our local community, we have also been called upon to serve celebrities, including Whitney Houston and Caesar Chavez.
In April 2014, Mrs. Winston, decided to retire.
Although retired, she is still very much a part of the life of the House
of Winston.
Mrs. Winston's Pastor and adopted grandson,
Shane B. Scott, MDiv., along with his wife are now the proprietors of the House
of Winston. Under Reverend and Mrs. Scott's leadership the House of
Winston has undergone major renovations and staff updates. We are
striving to be the number one family owned and operated firm in Southern
California, our family, serving your family with "Quality, Compassion,
& Dignity!"
House of Winston
continues to be a jewel in the Los Angeles community.
Our Valued Staff
Dinah Tyler, Funeral Director/Counselor
Stevie Bradford, General Managerr
Fannie Mae Penrice, Insurance/Pre-Need Specialist
Mr. Henry Norman, Insurance/Pre-Need Specialist
Louise Duncan, Service Attendant/ Musician
Byron Washington, Supervising Embalmer
Mrs. Allyson M. Scott, Owner/Vice-President
Rev. Shawn Byod, Caretaker/ Family Attendant
Mrs. Rosalyn Grissom
Ms. Sonya L. Simpson, Vice President
Mr.. Frasier Cexil, Funeral Service Director
Ms. Johnella Allen, Funeral Director