Mrs. Keysha Williams Mitchell, 52, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration Service for Mrs. Mitchell will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jesus Christ located at 2580 W. Lucas Dr. Street in Beaumont, Texas 77706. A public viewing for Mrs. Mitchell will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel, and visitation service on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial Service to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park and Cemetery in Nederland, Texas, under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. For your safety, social distancing and facial mask are recommended.

Keysha Nicole Williams -Mitchell

November 10, 1971 --- July 14, 2024

"Won't He Do It!"

Keysha was a FAITHFUL Charter member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jesus Christ.  When Emmanuel was formed, Keysha was a member of the Youth Choir.  As a young adult, she continued serving as a Sanctuary Choir member, an Usher, Nursery worker, and Children's Choir director. Before her departure, Keysha could still be found working with our Children and Youth Ushers as they served on the third Sunday.

As a teenager, Keysha enjoyed crafting as a hobby, and she was also a member of the Junior Bowling Team at Gateway Lanes where she earned numerous trophies. Keysha attended Martin Elementary, Lincoln Junior High and was a proud, proud graduate of the 1990 Class of Beaumont Central High School where she a Member of the Auxiliary Flag/Rifle Corps.  She attended LIT for Childcare Technology and received a Massage Therapy Certificate in 2012. Her love for jewelry lead her to become a Paparazzi Jewelry Consultant and her gift of creativity sparked her most recent interest of making aromatherapy bath jars.

Keysha began her Educational Profession with Arlington ISD where she touched many lives in the Special Education Department before returning back home to Beaumont.  She continued her vocational career with BISD as a Paraprofessional working at Bingman HeadStart, Marshall Middle School, Martin and Amelia Elementary schools.  Keysha was a Small Business owner, and a Massage Therapist.  Keysha's love for serving other extended past the classroom.  She worked alongside her sister's catering company Simply Delicious Catering and Bettie Jean's Homestyle Cooking.  She also enjoyed volunteering in the concession stands for her brother's production company the Jonathan Willilams Center for Performing Arts productions.

Keysha's enjoyed socializing and giving back to her community as a member of the Divine Divas, a culturally diverse, faith-based networking organization created for women 25 and older.  She served as the Sergeant at Arms from 2012 – 2013.

Keysha Nicole was the mother of three beautiful children, Roderick, Tatyana and Tiara.  She was also the youngest of eight (8) siblings born to the late Ulyesses Williams, Sr. and Bettie Williams.  Her siblings are U. S. Williams, Jr. (Georgia), Bert Williams, (Robin), Jonathan Williams, Phillip Williams (Latricia), Willie Williams, John Williams, Sr. (Lori), and Bettina Williams – Evans (Oscar).  She was also the foster sister to Gwendolyn Foster, the late Leroy Dudley Edwards, and John Eugene (Patricia).