The Odd Fellow Cemetery

aka South County Memorial Gardens

9920 South Broadway
St. Louis, Missouri 63125




In 1980, the Odd Fellow Cemetery after years of neglect was adopted and revitalized by Brothers Mackey Bayless and Tom Dempsey.  A lot of time, work, and efforts from Mackey, Tom, and volunteers went into the task of cleaning up, trimming back bushes, and clearing the weeds that have grown over the grave markers throughout the years.  When they took over the operation of this historical cemetery, they committed themselves to a labor of love and to restoring the dignity of our brothers and sisters who have gone to their heavenly rewards.  Mackey and Tom both have passed on but left a part of themselves behind in that of a cemetery with a secure future and in the hands of Brother Mick who himself cares for the cemetery as his predecessors had done years before; with commitment and to see it is secure for the next generation.

The edge of the cemetery is the site for a "live" nativity scene which is set up every year for the pleasure of the public.  The nativity scene, complete with live animals is popular with visitors who bring their children and grandchildren to see this unique reminder of the real meaning of Christmas.
 

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