Michelle Helene Graf

Michelle Helene Graf of Dunnigan, California passed away on December 27, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving parents, James Matthew Harris (Laura) and Helene Louise Tiedermann (Charles) and sister to Jamene Stefani. She will be lovingly remembered by sons, Grady Avenell, Scott Avenell, grandchildren, Liam, Ella, Ioan, Race, Keegan and Kade, brother, Mark Harris, nephews: Christopher and Casey Harris, sister-in-law, Corinne Avenell-Hambly, and her dear friends.

Michelle belonged to the Tierra Del Oro Girl Scout Council in elementary school & graduated from Hiram Johnson High School where she was an active member of the business club. She worked for property management companies in the Sacramento region & prior to her retirement, Michelle was an accountant for the Sanford Ranch Beef Company.

A lover of community, Michelle was a talented crafter designing jewelry, greeting cards & crocheted items for family and friends. In addition to raising her wonderful boys, Michelle enjoyed reading and spending time with her loving husband, Scott Graf whom she endearingly referred to as “Babe.” Scott and Michelle loved each other deeply & were the perfect compliment to one another. They will both be greatly missed.

A joint Memorial Mass honoring Scotty & Michelle will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. in Winters, followed by a reception at the parish hall. The burial will be held on the 26th at 2:30 P.M., at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California. Family & friends of Michelle and Scott are welcome.