Clarence Baines

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Clarence has been associated with Lewis Funeral Home since the 1970’s and has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1978.

He was born in Wharton, Texas and graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1975. He began working for the funeral home at a very early age. Upon graduating from high school, it was known that he wanted to continue working in the funeral business. Therefore, he attended San Antonio College and enrolled in their Mortuary Science Program. He completed the course, passed the State Board Exam and received his Funeral Director and Mortician License. In April 2002, he was promoted to manager of Lewis Funeral Home.

He has directed many funerals throughout the years. He is a mentor to mortuary science students who are assigned to the funeral home. In addition, he does a weekly community broadcast service on the local KCHL radio station.

He is a member of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity and has served as the president of the Alamo Funeral Directors Association.

He is married to Marie and they live in San Antonio.

Customer Reviews

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March 14, 2024
I would like to thank Kassi Q. for the wonderful service she provided for myself and my family. We experienced two unexpected deaths just a few weeks apart. Each one had its unique needs. Kassi was patient and professional showing sincere concern for each of us in our different stages of grief. I want to thank her immensely, she has a gift for what she does.
I also want to mention that everyone I met during my interactions was very kind. The mortuary is beautiful inside, church service was being held one morning and it was a nice distraction to hear the singing. The lawns of the cemetery are also beautifully kept.

Sherri Dutton
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July 29, 2024
Kassi helped us navigate everything during such a difficult time. Liz gave us information and options to see what fit our family best. Rachel, Kassi, and Liz were super helpful and sweet through the entire process. I’m so glad we chose them, we couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you ladies for all that you contributed to make our loved ones day so special.

Tracie Casanova
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September 21, 2024
I would like to thank Rick Hull for providing great customer service concerning my brother's burial service at Meadowland Memorial Park. He was caring and considerate of my family's needs. He patiently walked me step by step through the administrative process of identifying and purchasing a memorial for our brother. Again, thank you Rick for a job well done!

Cynthia Jones
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October 4, 2024
I couldn't have chosen a better place for my mom. From the moment I walked in, there was a very pleasant smell; Bryan's service was excellent, and Myriam's was exceptional. Very affordable prices, a very well-maintained place. Maria's garden was a place of peace and tranquility, where our loved one was in good hands.

Brenda Ligas
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November 15, 2024
The staff at Meadowlawn were so very helpful and so kind! Ms. Elizabeth Jimenez help me out and help made everything very very easy for me to handle. I want to thank her from the bottom of my heart for all the hard work that she had done for us and making sure that my mom looked Amazingly Beautiful for her service and her cremation was awesome and all the staff was so very nice so helpful and I appreciate them so very much,doing this time of sorrow Miss Elizabeth made everything so comfortable so smooth so easy that it was just so amazing to work with her. Doing this time of sorrow for the loss of our mother. I can truly say for my first time going through this sad time in my life Ms. Elizabeth made everything so easy!She did an Amazing job and I really appreciate her.

Mary King
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January 17, 2025
Amazing job performed by everyone from beginning to end. Whitney is courteous, professional, kind, and trustworthy. She handled every last detail with perfection. Raymond Clay is also exceptionally kind and courteous. He makes you feel comforted and at ease. Everyone at MeadowLawn is perfect for their respective role. You will not be disappointed using their services during such an emotional and stressful time.

Kristmas Marie
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January 2, 2025
I don’t do reviews often but I had to share my experience about Meadowlawn Mortuary with viewers. It all started in 2007, I lost my father and Meadowlawn was our choice. The service was great! My brother passed in 2021, without hesitation we called Meadowlawn. Again the service was great. A this point, I knew that my family would use no other funeral home. I lost my mother one week ago and from the moment that I contacted Meadowlawn until my mom’s burial, the service was absolutely perfect. Rachel and Brian took great care of me and my family during this difficult time. MY MOM LOOKED BEAUTIFUL! In my opinion, their work is unmatched. The service, the support, and the compassion shown was amazing. The staff was professional at all times and went beyond our comprehension. We were amazed. It was too good to be true. It was perfection. Meadowlawn once again exceeded our expectations. Rachel’s calm demeanor was comforting , soothing and helpful when I was falling apart. She was on top of it, from the smallest to the most important details. Meadowlawn is the best.
Thanks Meadowlawn!

Terri
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January 2, 2025
Highly recommend Meadowlawn memorial Elizabeth Jiménez was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job with my father’s funeral. Everything was on point and they made my father look so beautiful. Perfection and professionalism Exceeded all of our expectations! Thank you so much for such a beautiful experience. Will never forget how special your team and Deacon Albert made this for us!

Gabriel Mauro
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April 3, 2025
The staff and funeral director, Ms Whitney, did an excellent job with the services of our deceased loved one. The attention to detail, customer care, and professionalism were gold standard. Highly recommend the funeral park for any who are considering this location.

Yvonne Puente
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September 29, 2025

From the Sandoval Family: Walking into MeadowLawn Memorial, I felt an unexpected sense of peace. The staff greeted me with warmth and compassion, listened to my concerns, and provided the answers I needed during a difficult time. Their genuine care for families navigating loss was deeply comforting. Thank you, MeadowLawn, for treating us like family when we needed it most. From our family to yours — thank you for your kindness.

Oralia Sandoval
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May 3, 2025
Meadowlands staff made us fell like family from Racheal funeral Director checking on us after in making sure we were doing ok to the planning ever step of the way for my wife Stefanie Zimmermann Davila. To Kathy in the after care helping with all the things that needed to be done. I would 110 % recommend Meadowlawn for anyone's needs in a loss of a loved one.

Joe Davila
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November 23, 2024

Meadow lawn was recommended by a friend of my mother as her son is resting here. I called, got information over the phone and staff was amazing. Scheduled an appointment for the following day with Shawna and Kassie. Upon our arrival both Shawna and Kassie were very welcoming as well as any staff we came in contact with. Shawna and Kassie were very informative and understood we were shopping around especially considering my brothers passing was definitely unexpected. After going home my mother and I decided to make meadow lawn my brothers resting place while also deciding to purchase property for herself and my other brother (when their time comes). Kassie Quintanilla kept in touch with us every step of the way. She built such a rapport with us it was so comfortable to ask any questions and know we were going to get an answer in a way we would all understand. When the day came to see my brother for our “stamp of approval”, let me tell you my brother looked so much like himself. My family has had to lay a few family members to rest and none had looked like themselves as much as my brother did. Kassie, thank you so much for being patient,kind, friendly and understanding with us. Just overall went above and beyond for us!!! Once the service was over we found out we had other friends and family that have loved ones at Meadow Lawn. I can definitely see why!!! Again, Shawna and Kassie THANK YOU.

Vanessa Sandoval
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September 17, 2023
My mother-in-law arranged her cremation years ago with Meadowlawn. She passed last week in hospice in a nursing home in Fredericksburg. We are in another state and this whole thing has been seamless. Our interactions with Rachel at Meadowlawn have been professional, thorough and she has shown such kindness and empathy. Everything, and I mean everything, has been handled with the utmost care. I truly can’t say enough good about Meadowlawn and their staff. Families that need the services of a top-notch funeral home could not find a better one. Thank you Meadowlawn.

Kelly Palmer
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July 1, 2023
First I want to say my Banditt came home to me as was the plan we decided. Very pleased with everything. My fur baby was returned in a beautiful urn with his name on it and also the paw print was such a great treasure.

Walter and Rebecca Grier
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February 5, 2023

"Meadowlawn was excellent! They did very great!"

Joni Linton
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February 3, 2023
The staff were just awesome! Everything was perfect.

Leta Thompson
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February 2, 2023
Everyone from Meadowlawn has been great and helpful!

Marie Black
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November 12, 2022
My experience with Meadowlawn staff and my Funeral Director Whitney was absolutely the best.
At such a difficult time in my life Whitney was not only compassionate and understanding but went out of her way to make me feel comfortable. She listened to every detail about my wants for My Mother's service.

Tammy Saldana
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November 2, 2022
Overwhelmed with appreciation, gratitude. Meadowlawn gave me peace of mind at one of the most toughest time of my life. Our funeral director Rachel Garcia made sure all our needs were meet, helping coordinate everything giving my mother the absolute best service she could have.

Crystal Vazquez
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July 18, 2022
During the most difficult time of my life, Elizabeth was very compassionate and had patience at every point of contact I/we had with her. When entering the funeral home everyone was friendly and very professional.

Sophia Almanza
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August 24, 2022
I just had a very spiritual and enlightening experience with funeral director. (Ms R Garcia) She is very competent and professional. She worked with me since early morning hours. I am so grateful for every minute I spent with her She was very quick at resolving several issues we had and she was very fast at getting things done. Not only is she very professional, she is also very compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about the business.

Sylvia Guthrie-Terry
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September 10, 2022
Meadowlawn far exceeded our expectations. Their candor and grace were reassuring during my mother's passing. We had a small issue with a previous employee that was fully rectified. Mary's Garden was a beautiful option for our loved ones.

Ryan Bahnemann
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November 8, 2022
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for the staff at Meadowlawn. From the day our Mom made her pre-needs selection to the day of her final arrangements, we felt confident that we made the right choice. Sherrie’s compassion and professionalism gave us the comfort to feel Mom’s service was planned and handled with love.

Roz C
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May 19, 2022
Truly Thank You to Whitney, along with all included staff, at MeadowLawn Memorial and Kathy with the Aftercare program with all support regarding my loved ones arrangements and services. My family and I are very appreciative of your professionalism and sympathy during these times.

Eric Avery
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May 16, 2022
My family received excellent service and respect throughout this process. Ms. Watson was able to anticipate our needs before we knew what came next. I received comments from individuals on the program that Whitney called them by name and showed them where to go, etc. I second guessed myself which showed I was stressed. Ms. Watson asked me what I wanted to do and don’t worry about anyone else. This was huge! I felt so relieved after that I was then able to complete the task. I would also like to mention Raymond and Sam for their professionalism as well as Ms. Watson. Thanks

Gail Umblance’
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March 22, 2019
My husband and I would like to thank MeadowLawn Funeral home from the bottom of our hearts for going above and beyond to make Belo, our retired Military Working Dog’s passing services as smooth as they possibly could’ve been. Rachel Garcia took very good care of us and made me feel right at home and helped me cope with his passing. They did exactly what we wanted. We are blessed to have ended up meeting such wonderful people who show you they truly do care about you and understand what you are going through. I can not emphasize more how grateful we are for taking care of his services for us. We appreciate you and truly could not have chosen a better place for him.

Maria Alviar
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August 21, 2019
Greetings from the Lee & Todd Families! We would like to extend our sincere THANKS to MeadowLawn Funeral Home! Our family has had the pleasure of working with the staff in planning the services for our loved ones! You all have been so helpful and understanding during this process. Your staff was so patience with us and we greatly appreciate everything! Special Thank you to Erika Reyes for taking time out of her day off to insure that the Cremation service was flawless!!!! Blessings, Bobby & Shelia Lee

Bobby & Shelia Lee
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July 3, 2019
My family and I send our sincere gratitude to the staff at MeadowLawn for helping us get through an extremely difficult time as smoothly as possible. We were so disheartened with other establishments we visited before finding Rachel and Ray with MeadowLawn. They were respectful of our wishes and really gave us a sense of security that they would handle things appropriately and allow us the space to give our attention to family. Everyone we encountered was genuine, comforting and committed to making sure the service met our expectations. Even beyond that, the tapestry blanket they did to commemorate my mother was so unexpected and appreciated. It was that level of personal attention that we felt so compelled to comment on.

Paul Richmond
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July 26, 2019
Yesterday, I purchased my 5th cremation policy from Elaine Edwards when I went to pick up my sisters ashes from Miriam Garcia. These 2 ladies are the reason. They Both are caring, informative, and considerate ladies that make this process easier. I truly have appreciated both of them in the help they extended to me over the last several years. Thanks to both of them, they are exceptional ladies!!

Debbie McNeill
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August 6, 2019
On behalf of the Palomo family I want to say thank you to the entire staff at MeadowLawn for the compassion, empathy, and caring, they showed to our family during the loss of our beloved mom. The service on Saturday, August 3, 2019, was beautiful and noteworthy because of MeadowLawn's commitment to service and professionalism it contributed to a dignified memorial service. A special thank you for Mr. Betancourt for his professionalism and his attention to detail on the day of the service and I would also like to acknowledge Ms. Elizabeth Jimenez for her professionalism, compassion, and guidance in helping us plan the memorial service. The service provided exceeded our expectations! A heartfelt thank you to everyone!

Richard Palomo
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August 6, 2019
On behalf of the Chapman Family, I want to thank MeadowLawn for the funeral and burial services that was provided on behalf of our mother, Ms. Billie V. Wells. Most noteably, Ms. Rachel Garcia's (Funeral Director) professionalism and knowledge guided and facilitated our efforts with ensuring that our mother was laid to rest respectfully and with dignity and class. There was absolutely no pressure placed on my family and I as she guided us through the various packages and options that MeadowLand had to offer. Her efforts were extremely noted as she facilitated the funeral ceremony and directed the burial process at graveside. She is surely a value-added member of the MeadowLawn team. I would recommend MeadowLawn to any Family seeking a professional, prompt, respectful, and courteous funeral home for their loved one. Thank you Ms. Garcia. You come highly regarded and recommended. v/r Kenneth M. Chapman Major Retired United States Air Force.

Kenneth Chapman
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August 31, 2019
On Behalf of the Moreno Family I want to give a BIG Thank You to Ms. Kerri for holding our hand when we came to get things situated for “Honey” and a BIG Thank You to Ms. Rachel for walking us through the whole process for being compassionate caring and considerate of My Poppas feelings throughout this difficult time. You treated us like family and I truly appreciate that!! I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for making this whole situation less stressful!!

Matilda Moreno
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September 15, 2020
From the family of Margaret Kittinger, I want to thank all the staff at MeadowLawn for their personal compassionate and caring service. My mother chose to take advantage of preparing ahead of time to save her children the added stress of planning things after she had passed. While still painful, what a tremendous weight it lifted off our shoulders when she did pass away. To the entire staff, staff from the agent that came to our home to help with the prearrangement, to the crew that came to get Mom when she passed, and the office staff that helped with the last of the paperwork......on behalf of my sisters and I, a very heartfelt thank you.

Michael Hatfield