March 2, 2016 Page 13 A Remarkable Journey c ontinued froM p age 11 played pieces by African Amer- ican composers and a presenta- tion of some of the stories about the lives of these black musicians while educating and building cul- tural pride in local community. The upcoming event will fea- ture works by Undine Smith Moore, Margaret Bonds, Mary Lou Williams and more - arranged for a small instrumental chamber group and vocalist. It will also fea- ture spoken word by local writer and photographer Intisar Abioto who tells some of the personal stories and history of Portland’s black community. “A Remarkable Journey: Mu- sic by African American Women Composers,” takes place Sat- urday, March 5 a5 7 p.m. at the Community Music Center, 3350 S.E. Francis St. Admission is a suggestion donation of $10. Obituary In Loving Memory Jewel Overton Mrs. Jewel Overton at the age of 93 was called home to rest on Feb. 19, 2016. She was born in Riesel, Texas on Dec. 8, 1922 to Charlie and Luella Thomson. She was a dedicated member of Fellowship Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Portland. She retired from the Social Security Administration in 1988. She was also a LPN with Kaiser for 30 years and worked as the only female welder at the shipyards. Jewel had five siblings; sisters Velma A. Moore, Charlie-Bell Henry, and Ruby Lee Talton, and broth- ers Henry Carl Thompson and Madison Thompson who preceded her in passing. She now leaves to cherish her memories, her children Gail Murray, Tommie Lloyd, Denise Overton-Lewis, and Lisa Overton-Washington and husband Charlie Wash- ington; grandchildren Shelonda Simpson, Kevin Simpson and wife Sarina Stevenson, Dominique DeGrate, Dionna Gatlin, and Jamari Lewis; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchil- dren, five step-children; and many nieces, neph- ews, cousins, and friends. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 4009 N. Missouri Ave with Rev. John- ny Pack presiding. Viewing will take place at the church, beginning one hour prior to service at 10:30 a.m. Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com Allen Temple CME Church Celebrating 67th Church Anniversary February 27-March 12, 2016 THEME: “Restoring The Walls For The 21st Century” Bishop Bobby R. Best, Presiding Prelate of the 9th Episcopal District of the CME Church will be the keynote speaker celebrating Allen Temple CME 67th Church Anniversary at Family and Friends Program, Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 4:00 pm, Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Avenue. Bishop Best has served on numerous boards such NAACP, YMCA, Urban League and has received numerous accolades for his outstanding dedication to communities across the nation. He is a lifetime member of Omega Phi Psi fraternity in Los Angeles, California. Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Avenue