07/25/2025
Honoring Service, Compassion, and Community: The Story of Chastity Domingue is featured in today’s Employee Spotlight
Chastity Domonique’s life journey is a powerful testament to service—both in uniform and in her community. A self-proclaimed “Army Bratt,” Chastity was born at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and raised in the close-knit town of Vinton, Louisiana. A 2006 graduate of Vinton High School, she has never lost sight of her roots and continues to give back to the very place that helped shape her.
Chastity’s love for animals—especially horses—was a fixture of her upbringing and remains one of her greatest passions. But it was her deep sense of duty that led her to serve 10 years in the United States Army National Guard. As a Communications Specialist, she worked with radios and computers, and even served in an aviation unit supporting helicopter operations. During her service, she was activated for numerous disaster relief efforts and played a key role in training soldiers in equipment handling and deployment preparation.
Following her military career, Chastity attended McNeese State University where she studied psychology and sociology, initially aspiring to become a medical examiner. However, life took a more personal turn. After losing three grandparents and two uncles, Chastity found herself on the client side of funeral services. The meaningful experiences she had working with funeral directors during that difficult time inspired her to help others in similar situations.
In 2022, she joined Hixson Funeral Homes as an Assistant Funeral Director. Now, she brings her empathy and dedication to families in Vinton, Sulphur, and across Southwest Louisiana—helping them create heartfelt services that honor their loved ones’ memories.
Outside of work, Chastity is a devoted mother to 15-year-old twins, Regan and Riley. She finds joy in attending their extracurricular events and was a proud Girl Scout leader for Troop 195 for eight years. Her creative side shines through in her photography—she once worked as a racing photographer at Delta Downs racetrack in Vinton—and she also loves party planning, crafting, and exploring new foods and restaurants.
Chastity’s adventurous spirit is apparent in her love for outdoor activities. Whether it’s tent camping, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, biking, mud riding, fishing, shooting, or archery—she’s always up for an adventure. You’ll also find her browsing flea markets and thrift shops, indulging in her passion for unique finds and local treasures.
In addition to her role at Hixson Funeral Homes, Chastity works part-time at the Ward 7 Recreation & Community Center in Vinton and serves as a team member for Pick-A-Kid, a nonprofit organization that provides school supplies to local children in need.
Looking ahead, Chastity dreams of completing her master’s degree in counseling and starting a grief counseling program with a special focus on helping children navigate loss. With her experience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others, there's no doubt she will continue making a meaningful impact wherever she goes.
Chastity Domonique is a shining example of how one person’s passion for service—both in and out of uniform—can touch countless lives.
