Selena Weinert-Graves

December 23, 1966 ~ November 4, 2022
Born in:
Bronx, New York
Resided in:
Clarkston, Georgia
Selena was born December 23, 1966 to Lula and William Weinert in the Bronx, New York. She was raised by Lula and Frederick Graves. She grew-up Edenwald ( Bronx), where she attended P.S. 111 and JP Sousa. She enjoyed playing volleyball at school, backgammon, and spades. As a young adult,Tower Records, Greenwich Village NYC. In 1988 she transferred to Tower Records in San Francisco. Selena resided in San Francisco for 4 years; enjoying riding her motorcycle, the cuisine, golden gate bridge, and vibrant nightlife.
In 1992 Selena moved to Atlanta, becoming one of Atlanta’s most talented Graphic Artist. For 25 yrs, Selena was the Senior Graphic Artist for leading Multimedia & Video companies; Allied Vaughan/Next Generation and Video Copy Services Inc. In addition, to her professional career, she independently designed stunning distinct promotional solutions (logos, business cards, brochures, displays, CD covers, etc.), for Atlanta businesses, non-profits, resturants, healthcare, barbershops, and indie music artist. Selena had Certification in Adobe Illustration, Digital Pre-Flight Specialist ; College courses in Labor Lab and Computer.
Selena loved life; nature, getaways, music, GIANTS, the ocean , photography, videography, concerts, and eating at many Atlanta restaruants. Selena too loved animals and gave a caring home to 9+ cats. She leaves three beautiful cats (Jazz, Kobie, & Miss Daisy) and a turtle named Mango. Sadly, On Friday 11/4/2022 Selena lost her battle with Stage 4 cancer.
Selena Graves Celebration of Life Live Stream from We Stream Services 2 on Vimeo.
Services
Celebration of Life: November 16, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-469-9811
My condolences to the Stephanie and the entire family. May God’s grace comfort you all during this time of bereavement.
Will miss you dearly piercing eyes. You were an awesome, kind and thoughtful person. Words cannot express how much you will be missed especially your dear neighbors at TC… Shine on up there with the angels. You left this earth physical with the highest dignity, but your spirit will continue on.
The Selena I knew in NYC and in San Francisco was an abusive and violent person. I still bear literal and physical scars from her, but have healed the emotional ones she tried to leave me with. Who knows, maybe she changed over time. But she embodied her role as abusive and controlling partner so well that it’s hard to believe it wasn’t hardwired into her soul. I’m sorry that I didn’t have a chance to let her know how far I’ve come from who she thought she had under her thumb.
I do think it’s telling that all of the photos in her memorial are of her, alone. Were there no pictures of her with friends or family?