About Our Cemetery
PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY
College Mound Cemetery is a Perpetual Care Cemetery. Established in 1840, the historic cemetery is the final resting place for many Kaufman County pioneers and to many generations of ancestors.
2026-28 BOARD MEMBERS
President, Cathy Atwood
VP, Dessie Samuels
Secretary, Kirk Manley
Treasurer, Dana Reed
Jim DeFord
Thomas King
Billie Sue Squires
Destiny Arredondo
Rusty Samples
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dana Reed, Sales
George Winton, Grounds
Tommy Atwood, Grounds
Debbie Bozeman, Historian
Lockette Manley, Deed Expert
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139th Decoration Day
For the 139th time, on the 4th Sunday in April, church members, townspeople and descendants of the pioneers of the College Mound community will gather to tend the graves of their loved ones, friends and ancestors and honor those lives. Each year 200-300 people return to the historic community to reunite with family, distant relatives and life-long friends…and share some of the best country food you’ll ever know.
Emalie Dockery, descendant of William R. Love, will be our Guest Speaker for Decoration Day 2025.
Captain John J. Beck and Andrew Henry’s families settle at Beck’s Mound (later renamed College Mound).
Alice Henry marries William R. Love at College Mound, combining two original College Mound pioneer families.
First known date for Decoration Day at College Mound Cemetery.
First cemetery association formed without capital stock for the purpose of maintenance and care of the College Mound Cemetery.
Support The College Mound Cemetery Association!
Thank you! Your tax-deductible donations and continued support provide the CMCA the means to make the necessary improvements at our cemetery. We appreciate this support and participation and look forward to seeing you each 4th Sunday of April!
News
Share Your College Mound Story
The CMCA is committed to preserving College Mound’s story and welcome your memories and recollections. Contact Debbie Bozeman-Zook @ bozemanzook@gmail.com for more information.
Find Your Heritage
Many new College Mound connections have been discovered through technically advanced genealogical tools. Our little white church in the woods and beautiful historic cemetery is the perfect backdrop for a reunion of family. Come find yours at College Mound Decoration Day!
Stone Restoration Project
In 2015, the CMCA embarked upon an ambitious undertaking to restore and preserve our oldest headstones in the historic cemetery. Currently, we are focusing on raising grave markers that have sunk into the ground over the years then will return to stone restoration.
2019 Decoration Day a Huge Success
Well over 300 people attended the special event and the sanctuary was filled to capacity to hear Guest Speaker Pat Hogan share his memories of the people and the church of College Mound. The essence of Decoration Day was captured in a story in edibleDFW magazine .