SFLIC

It was a pleasure attending the Texas Funeral Directors Association Convention this week. I always appreciate the opportunity to connect with funeral professionals, exchange ideas, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit with us.


We’re growing and looking for motivated professionals to join the SFLIC team in Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.

If you are self-driven, people-focused, and looking for a career with strong earning potential, training, and company support, we would like to talk with you.

Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Company / Superior Funeral & Life Insurance Company in MS(SFLIC) offers:
• Advanced commissions
• Leads provided
• Paid training
• Auto allowance
• Bonus opportunities

Help families plan ahead while building long-term relationships in your community.

Contact us for more information:
800-272-2087 (closed Monday for the holiday)
SFLIC.net

SFLIC will be closed on Monday, May 25th, reopening on Tuesday, May 26th, in honor of Memorial Day.

Suzanne and Beth representing SFLIC at the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association Conference, connecting with funeral professionals and supporting the industry we’re proud to serve.

After 22 years of dedicated service, we announce the retirement of Sheila D. Harbin, whose last day with SFLIC will be Friday, April 3, 2026.

Sheila joined SFLIC in 2004 as a Policy Data Input Clerk and quickly advanced into the Accounting Department. Over the years, she held multiple roles before being promoted to Director of General Accounting in 2015, and later named Assistant Vice President and Director of General Accounting in 2016.

Her leadership, consistency, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization.

We extend our sincere appreciation for her years of service and wish her the very best in retirement as she enjoys more time with family and friends.

Our Assistant Vice President and Regional Director, Carol, is attending the Mississippi Funeral Supply & Sales Club's Expo of the South! Thank you, everyone, for stopping by our booth.

We honor you and everything you do!

Today we celebrated Employee Appreciation Day at Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Company.

To recognize the hard work and dedication of our team, we set up treats in the breakroom with peach bread pudding (with a secret special sauce), fresh fruit, and cheese for everyone to enjoy. Each employee also received an amazing personalized lunch tote as a token of our appreciation.

SFLIC is built on the commitment and professionalism of the people who work here every day. We are grateful for the effort, care, and consistency our team brings to the company and to the funeral homes we serve.

Thank you to our staff for everything you do.

We are proud to see Deanna Harris, Vice President of HR and Payroll Coordinator at Selected Funeral and Life Insurance Company, recognized as Vice President of Membership for the West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management (WCASHRM) 2026 Board of Directors.

Deanna’s dedication to our company, the HR profession, and her years of volunteer leadership continue to make a meaningful impact. Congratulations, Deanna. We are proud to have you on our team.

Throughout the month of February, WCASHRM is proud to introduce our 2026 Board of Directors. These outstanding individuals are volunteer leaders who generously commit their time and energy to leading and serving our chapter. Thank you for all that you do!

Deanna Harris, Vice President of Membership

Deanna L. Harris, SHRM-CP, FLMI, CPC, serves as the Vice President, HR and Payroll Coordinator for Selected Funeral and Life Insurance. She has worked for SFLIC for 22 years. Deanna is a graduate of Northern Arizona University (NAU) where she majored in sociology and psychology. Deanna has earned multiple life insurance industry certifications through the Life Office Management Association (LOMA), most prominently the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI). She holds the HR certification of the Society for Human Resource Management, Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). She earned the Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation through the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) program.

Deanna is a long-time SHRM volunteer, having served on the West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resources (WCASHRM) board since 2010. She served 2 years as Chapter President (2015-2016) and has been on the committee for WCASHRM’s Managers Seminar, attended annually by managers and supervisors from businesses and organizations across Arkansas, since 2006.

When Deanna is not working, she enjoys time on the lake with her family (Summer), hiking (Fall), line dancing, roller skating, working out, and playing bunco with an amazing group of friends. Her favorite title these days is “Gigi,” and she loves making memories with her precious grandbabies.

When asked why she said yes to being a volunteer leader, Deanna advised that she was initially recruited to help on the Managers Seminar committee by her own HR Director, and the following year she was recruited to join the WCASHRM Board. Despite being recruited to volunteer, she counts the volunteer work as a very rewarding experience. She has had the pleasure of working with amazing HR professionals who became cherished mentors. Shayne King is one of those mentors.

For 2026, Deanna is excited that we have so many new board members this year. She advised that because we are such a small board, recruiting new members to serve has been challenging over the years. Deanna is looking forward to working with the new board, all of whom have brought some fresh ideas. Deanna noted that work-life balance can be hard, but being a volunteer at WCASHRM is so rewarding. Deanna hopes we are able to get more chapter members involved this year and going forward. The Managers Seminar committee is a great way to get your feet wet. Come join the fun!

Our team, Suzanne, Director of Sales, and Karen, Regional Director, are attending the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association Spring Meeting this week.

It was a productive time connecting with funeral professionals across the state. We value every conversation and appreciate the relationships that continue to strengthen year after year.