Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery
Mebane, NC
Mebane, NC
Join us in preserving the Snow Hill Cemetery for generations to come.
Is to actively support the preservation of the historic Snow Hill Church Cemetery, located in Mebane, North Carolina, the final resting place of our ancestors and loved ones that contributes to the community’s cultural heritage.
On May 8, 1929, Rufus Woods and Will Thomas, trustees of the Snow Hill Church, purchased 1.56 acres for $5.00 to be used as a cemetery in the Pleasant Grove Township, Alamance County, North Carolina.
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Gain hands‑on skills in monument cleaning, resetting and conservation in this interactive workshop.
Learn how we locate unmarked graves, map burial sites, and restore headstones through workshops, conservation treatments and community involvement.
Join us for upcoming activities including clean‑ups, outreach programs and seasonal celebrations.
We’d love to welcome you. See how to find us and what to expect when you arrive at Snow Hill.
Your generosity preserves our sacred grounds and funds programs that serve our neighbors.
Plan your visit to our historic grounds in Mebane. Learn about visiting hours, directions and how to respectfully explore this sacred space.
Get DirectionsSnow Hill Church has been officially reconstituted under a new Board of Trustees, and our leadership team is actively working to restore, preserve, and protect both the church and the historic Snow Hill Cemetery.
Online donations are now available to directly support cemetery preservation efforts. Contributions help fund essential equipment, materials, and volunteer safety needs that allow restoration work to continue responsibly and with care.
These efforts ensure that historic headstones are stabilized, protected, and preserved for future generations, honoring the lives and legacy of those laid to rest at Snow Hill.
In addition to financial support, we welcome community involvement through volunteering and direct outreach. If you have questions about donating, volunteering, or supporting the mission in other ways, we encourage you to contact our leadership team.
Join us on upcoming projects and clean‑up days as we preserve the grounds, reset headstones, and care for this sacred space. Let us know how you would like to help, and we’ll follow up with details.
Your support helps preserve Snow Hill Cemetery and protect historic headstones for future generations.
Current Funding Need: Stone-Lifting Tripod
We are seeking donations to purchase a stone-lifting tripod, a specialized tool that allows volunteers to safely reset, stabilize, and protect historic headstones without causing additional damage. Donations toward this request are needed by January 31, 2026.
Raised so far: $600. Thank you for supporting this preservation effort.
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To make a donation offline or ask questions:
Email President Mike Woods at
snowhillpreservation@gmail.com.
Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 33-2222232.
This is an ongoing collection of names, stories, and history.
As research continues, we will add and update the individuals remembered here. If you have information, photographs, or a personal story about someone buried at Snow Hill Cemetery, we invite you to share it with us.
Please email snowhillpreservation@gmail.com to help preserve and honor our shared history.
Discover the lives and legacies of those at rest here. Personal stories and milestones connect us to our past and inspire our preservation efforts.
Lonnie Woods (July 30, 1933 – March 23, 2006) and his wife of 46 years, Marion Woods (November 25, 1933 – February 23, 2020), were part of a proud lineage of the Woods family laid to rest at Snow Hill, including grandparents Rufus and Adeline Woods and parents Samuel and Neaver Woods.
Born in Mebane, North Carolina in 1933, Lonnie later moved to Washington, D.C., where he built a life with Marion, worked hard, and remained deeply connected to his North Carolina roots.
Read MoreHome State: New York
Military Rank: PFC (Private First Class)
Branch: U.S. Army
Conflict: World War II
Date of Birth: April 2, 1908
Date of Death: May 27, 1959
Countless individuals rest in unmarked graves. We honor their memory and work to identify and preserve their resting places through our research and restoration.
Learn HowEarliest known burial on the Snow Hill grounds.
Lonnie Woods is born in Mebane, North Carolina, a life that later connects Washington, DC opportunity with Snow Hill, family legacy.
Michael Woods
President
Rodney Woods
Vice President
Theresa Wright
Secretary
Pamala Harmon
Treasurer
Dr. Lisa Graham
Keith Gafford
Latricia Jones
Dr. Ricky A. Woods
Advisor
Cherese White
Director of Public Relations
China Campbell
Advisor to Board
Denise Robinson
Development Chair
Dwayne Hayes
Coordinator Chair
Ivey Jones
Public Communications
Todd Blackwell
Information Technology Director
Lisa Gant
Community Liaison