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August 7, 2019
Obituary
In Loving Memory
Michelle Diane Holmes-Graves
Michelle Diane Holmes-Graves was born Jan.
25, 1955 to Joe Holmes Jr. and Ethel Mae Wil-
son. She attended Sabin and Vernon elementary
schools and John Adams High School where she
graduated in 1974. Michelle attended college
courses at Portland State and earned her certificate
in business. She soon launched a career in retail
and quickly became a manager for Lane Bryant
clothing stores.
After being diagnosed with heart disease Michelle was on a mission to
live life to the fullest. People who were unaware of her condition would
not have been able to guess because Michelle never complained. She
always wore her bright smile, witty with her delivery in conversation and
always showed love to her husband, children and grandchildren. She had
a fond love for shopping, lots travel and family barbeques. Her favorite
word was “right” and her husband, also known as “Russian,” referred to
her as Viva Las Vegas. Anyone who knew Michelle knew she was going
to BBQ rain, sleet or snow. She loved it when her daughter Angela came
and took her on shopping sprees and fine dining. Angela’s favorite word
to her mother was “mom, I got you”.
Michelle attended the Highland Christian Center faithfully and danced
with the 503 Sliders on Mondays and Thursdays at the Elks Lodge. Mi-
chelle lost her battle with heart disease on Saturday, July 27, 2019 where
the Lord called her home peacefully.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jarvis Mar-
shall. She leaves to grieve her loving husband Donald D. Graves; daugh-
ters Clinttina Williams (AC Williams III) and Angela Holmes (Scott
Chapman) son Clinton Holmes-Graves; grandchildren Robin Richmond
and Legacey Williams; sisters Rosemary Manus of Los Angeles and Joe
Ann Holmes of Portland; and brother Michael Lee Holmes of Seattle.
She also had many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and associates who
all will miss her tremendously.
Michelle is absent from the body but will remain in our hearts and
minds forever.
Rest in Peace
Windy Williams
Windy Williams was born Jan. 10, 1960 and
beloved by her friends and family. She departed
July 1, 2019. A Homegoing celebration is being
planned for Aug. 10 at 1pm at Portland Metro As-
sembly of God on 5004 Ne 6th Ave in Portland.
Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
Marilyn Keller and Ron Steen are two of the musicians to perform at Sunday’s ‘Summer in the City’
neighborhood party at Augustana Lutheran Church.
Summer in the City
Augustana Lutheran Church on
the corner of Northeast Knott and
15th Avenue is hosting its annual
“Summer in the City” neighbor-
hood party on Sunday, Aug. 11 from
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome to
this free outdoor concert event fea-
turing a barbecue, book sale, chil-
dren’s games and music from some
of Portland’s most notable jazz mu-
Serena Graphic
Book Release
Serena Williams is the most successful ten-
nis player – male or female – of the modern,
professional era, with more Grand Slams than
either Steffi Graf or Roger Federer. She’s a
23-times Grand Slam Champion and ranked
#1 over 10 consecutive years.
Always a fierce competitor, her story –
which began on the cracked public courts of
Compton, Calif. – is also one of overcoming
challenges through sheer determination, drive
and talent.
In a new innovative illustrated biography
sicians, including Marilyn Keller,
Shirley Nanette, George Mitchell,
Kevin Deitz, Ron Steen and other
guests. There will be a jazz/gos-
pel worship service beginning at 6
p.m. For more information, call the
church at 503-288-6174 or visit on-
line at augustana.org.
by Mark Hodgkinson, a tennis author and journal-
ist based in London, Serena’s tennis is explored
like never before: Stunning graphics explore her
serving patterns, signature power ground strokes,
and her movement – as well as showcasing her
astonishing records, span-
ning over two decades in
the tennis elite.
Drawing on conversa-
tions with Serena over the
course of her career, and
on interviews with those
closest to her, the book is
an ultimate celebration of
arguably the greatest tennis
player of all time and, with-
out question, a true global
icon.
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