Our Experienced Staff

Each of the staff members at OakCrest Funeral Home is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal end-of-life care. In fact, for years, it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night.

When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.
 

Jim (Dr. Mo) Moshinskie, President / Funeral Director in Charge Email: James_Moshinskie@baylor.edu Office Phone: (254) 772-5272 Fax: (254) 772-5695 Jim, better known as Dr. Mo, started in the Funeral Service Profession 50 years ago. Dr. Mo, a licensed Funeral Director, is Managing Partner of OakCrest Funeral Home. He has served as the President since 1996 of Higginbotham Funeral Homes of Texas, Inc., primarily a family-owned corporation established in 1881 and based in Waco, with 12 Central Texas locations. This includes Grace Gardens and Pecan Grove in Waco, Marshall & Marshall in Hillsboro, Marshall & Marshall in Whitney, and the Clifton Funeral Home. Dr. Mo has lived in Waco for the past 40 years, and has taught in the Business School at Baylor University for over 24 years. The Athletic Department has named him Outstanding Professor for several years. Dr. Mo's dedication to helping others has been reflected in his many multi-career successes and his active involvement in Waco community organizations and church life: - Waco Sunrise Rotary Club, Past President - Alzheimer's Association, Waco Memory Walk staff - St. Louis Catholic Church, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Pastoral Council chair - St. Louis Catholic School, Chair, Board of Advisors; Financial Committee - St. Louis Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight, District Director of District 112 (Waco-Marlin) - Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men, Bible Class Instructor - Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Officer - Providence Hospice, Chair, Board of Advisors - Men's Prayer Breakfast, Sponsor - Bible Teacher, Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men since 2004 - Baylor University faculty since 1996, Outstanding Professor 2013 - TKE Community Stepping-Out Projects - Founder of Waco's first paramedic-level ambulance service in 1982

Wendy Wall, Funeral Director, Director of Aftercare Services Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com Office Phone: (254) 772-5272 Fax: (254) 772-5695 Wendy was born in southern Illinois and spent part of her childhood there and part in the east Texas town of Jasper. She graduated from Jasper High School and attended Angelina College and Stephen F. Austin State University earning a degree in Science Education. After graduation from college in 1987, she moved to Waco to be close to her parents who had recently moved to the area. While in Jasper, she began a career in radio and continued that line of work in Waco at radio stations KNFO, KJNE and KWTX- FM 97. In 1989, Wendy married Marc Wall, part of the former Kendrick Tire Company family, that used to be located on Franklin Ave. and in 1992, she decided to concentrate on starting a family and left the communications field. In an effort to be close to her son, Marcus, while he was in school, she would substitute teach at St. Louis Catholic School until she moved to San Antonio in 2001. While in San Antonio, she began a new career in the funeral industry. After graduating from San Antonio College she served her apprenticeship with the Mission Parks funeral homes and remained there for many years. She joined the OakCrest Funeral Home staff in 2015.  Entrusting their loved ones to her care, Wendy feels, is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon her. She enjoys getting to know her families and assisting them during such difficult times. She also feels very blessed to be a part of such a compassionate group of individuals who recognize the importance of helping people. Wendy is a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. She and her husband Marc have two sons, Marcus, who went to be with the Lord in 2004 and Mikey, an active and very funny little boy. She enjoys gardening, movies, traveling and spending time with her family.

Vidal Deleon, Funeral Director Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com Toll Free Phone: 254-772-5272 Fax: 254-772-5695 Vidal was born in Waco, and attended Waco schools, graduating from University High School.  He is very active in the Waco-McLennan County community, serving on many boards and commission. Vidal is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving on local and district levels, L.U.LA.C council 273, Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis School Advisory Board.  Vidal is a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. He is fluent in Spanish and the Spanish Culture, as well as an international speaker and Master of Ceremonies.  He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Science, for several years was a director at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home and is now a funeral Director with OakCrest Funeral Home. To meet the needs of the families and exceed their expectations, by providing a funeral service, memorial service or tribute that is personalized to reflect the life of the deceased, is Vidal’s promise to each family he serves.

Glenda Ramsower, Office Manager | Corporate Secretary-Treasurer Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com Office Phone: (254) 772-5272 Fax: (254) 772-5695 Glenda is a managing partner at OakCrest Funeral Home and the Corporate Secretary/Treasurer of Higginbotham Funeral Homes of TX, Inc.  She is the Office Manager at OakCrest and the Accounts Receivable manager for the company. Glenda earned her Bachelors degree in Sociology from Baylor University in 1975 and spent the next 25 years raising her two boys, Jason and Ryan, and volunteering for school, scouts, soccer and community events including the Junior League of Waco, Historic Waco Foundation and The Art Center.  She is a member of Lake Shore Baptist Church and enjoys antiquing, pottery, traveling, hosting family events and spending time with her five cherished grandchildren.

Brenda Davis, Administrative Assistant | Media Manager Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com Office Phone: (254) 772-5272 Fax: (254) 772-5695 Brenda is the receptionist and media specialist for OakCrest Funeral Home.   She is the face of OakCrest and serves our families with genuine care and concern.   She creates your memorial folders and video tributes and most importantly she is the person to assist you when you come through our doors.   Brenda graduated from Plainview High School and relocated to Waco four years ago.  She has two children, Jennifer and Dylan.  She enjoys crafting, antiquing and traveling.

Jacque Crawford, Pre-Need Specialist Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com Office Phone: (254) 772-5272 Fax: (254) 772-5695 Almost 33 years experience helping families with their pre-need planning. She was with Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home for over 20 years before joining the OakCrest Funeral Home staff six years ago. Please call her at 254-772-5272 for a no obligation conference with her to discuss the advantages of pre-needs.

Rev. Curtis Holland, Staff Chaplain Email: Oakcrestfuneralhome@gmail.com Office Phone: (254) 772-5272 Fax: (254) 772-5695 For over three decades, Chaplain Curtis Holland has been helping countless Waco families cope with the loss of a loved one, 27 of those years as Director of Pastoral Counseling at Hillcrest Hospital. He is widely known and respected as "Waco's pastor", and OakCrest Funeral Home is proud to have him on our staff now. Curtis serves as our Family Chaplain and a licensed Pre-Need Counselor.