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The Official Website of Historic Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas
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Asher Joseph Eagle Scout Project & Lucy Farrow Memorial (April 2018)

Borrowed truck
Borrowed truck with Make Houston Beautiful tools. Volunteer Mike Hill.
Descendants
Descendants of Olivewood president Margott Williams; Thora Qaddumi, committee member; Asher Joseph, Eagle Project.
Flower Ladies
“Flower Ladies” and committee leader Andrea Slack, right. From left, Holly Furgason, Lisa George, Ahlene Shong, Thora Qaddumi, Ginny Simmons.
Landscaping
Landscaping First Church of Pearland’s monument for Lucy Farrow, “Mother of Pentacost.” Work by Scout Joe George, 12, Lisa George. Plants donated by Holly Furgason, right.
Dumpster destination
Dumpster destination. Shannon Molina, 14.
Raking
Raking. Kyle Jackson, Assistant Scoutmaster
Eagle Project adviser
Eagle Project adviser Robert Shong.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts haul debris to dumpster. From left, Chris Crawford, 10, Nathan Row, 7, Dallin Row, 9.
Student volunteers
Student volunteers. From left, Darya Viles, 15, Ariana Viles, 15, and Valeria Serrano, 16. Darya and Valeria attend DeBakey High School for Health Professions. Ariana attends Westside High School.
Clearing heavy Growth
Clearing heavy growth near the White Oak Bayou.
Clearing away debris
Clearing away a big pile of debris.
Picking up sticks
Picking up sticks. Alene Thompson, 4.
Beautifying Olivewood
Beautifying Olivewood Cemetery. From left, Ginny Simmons, Lisa George and Ahlene Shong.
Asher Joseph
Asher Joseph and his father, Johnson Joseph

About Us

Descendants of Olivewood, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation, operation, and maintenance of Olivewood Cemetery, in Houston, Texas. Member of Preservation Texas.

Contact Us

Olivewood Cemetery is open by appointment. To contact us, send an email to info@descendantsofolivewood.org or leave a voicemail at: (713) 364-5377

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Getting Started as a Volunteer

Click here to access our Volunteer Waiver.  Watch this brief Training Video before coming to work in the cemetery.

Cemetery Records

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Photo Gallery

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Upcoming Events

May
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9:00 am Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Clean Up (Third Saturday)
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
Jun
7
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (First Saturday)
Clean Up (First Saturday)
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
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