Holmes, who often used her salon in the 4100 block of North Broadway as a venue to publicize or host community events like back-to-school parties for young students, was well known in Uptown, colleagues said after the murder. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, family and friends said.
“She had a real nice personality, always trying to help people,” her uncle James Newman said.
“I just don’t see who would do something to her,” said Ayonna Anderson, one of Holmes’ stylists. “I just don’t understand.”
“She is a very good person. For that to happen to her is a blow to a lot of us,” said Joseph Adibu, owner of Broadway Super Coin Laundry, at the time. “It’s very painful.”
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