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Kiamesha Darshon Harrell

07/23/1970 - 01/16/2021

Obituary For Kiamesha Darshon Harrell

Celebration of Life Services for Kiamesha D. Harrell will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 4:30 PM. These services will be recorded and streamed live. In the event the service is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire service will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the service. https://vimeo.com/502446622

A public visitation will be held Saturday, at the mortuary from 3:30 PM until 4:15 PM. This is for viewing only, no one will be allowed to remain in the building. Face Mask Required. Private Service limited entry. The family has requested that bereavement donations be sent to

https://paypal.me/pools/c/8welYQdr2N

Kiamesha was born in Miami, Florida to Georgia Woods and Hubert Harrell(deceased). She was our family’s “songbird”, who discovered her love of singing and performing at a young age. She was a little lady, with a “big” voice. In addition to her musical talents, ‘Mesha also had a flair for hair and worked as a hairstylist for over 30 years. She always enjoyed being with her family, laughing, reminiscing, and having a good time. She was always willing to help those in need in any way she could. Mesha is survived by her daughters Lanesha Williams and LaNiyah Laster, her mom Georgia Woods with (2) siblings, Christina Harrell-Grant and Ericson Harrell, stepmom- Elaine Harrell with (10) siblings, Linda McMath, Yolanda Morris, Shanika McLendon, Victor McKenzie, Omar Eberhart, Latesha Harrell, April Harrell, Crystal Harrell, Elishua Harrell, and Rachel Harrell. Mesha will be forever remembered and missed by her family and friends who loved her dearly. Rest In Peace!


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I have many great memory with Ms. Mesha. From a young age she left a life long impression on who I am till this day. I am thankful to have encountered such a beautiful soul. -I pray for strength, peace and resilience in this time of transition. Sending love and light! -Jasmin Evangelista

Forever remembering you forever love

Cousin Ann and Family

God is speaking from the heavens: "Just look unto the hills I may have called this precious one, But HER spirit is with you still," Sending comforting prayers and hugs. Olliff/Preston/Granville Families

Thank you for sharing your light & love with us , you will forever will be in my heart & spirit. I love you. Rest up cuz. -Chrissy

Hello my family, at this time words can only give some comfort. My name is LaShunda Martin.My Great Father is Roy Martin, he is the son of Cleveland Martin and Cora Tinsley. I came across Kia Mesha on Facebook. I messaged her and asked were we related. She said, yes. I remember watching one of La Lah's videos. And that's how we became friends on Facebook. My biggest regret is not being able to meet her physically. But I am grateful for us conversing and acknowledging we are family. Which our family is huge. When I say one root that has many branches and leaves. It's just that!!!! My heartfelt condolences to my Elder Cousin, Georgia Woods, siblings of Kia Mesha, children, and family. My prayers are with you all, family. I love ❤️ you all. 🕊🙏🏽💛🙏🏽🕊

We too know lost that's why our heart goes out to the family, yet know that to be absent from the body she's present with the lord be blessed the Wilcox's

To Mesha my cousin when I first saw you I knew what a women of beauty was you always had grace and style that is now passed down to your beautiful girls. I love you family. Today is a celebration of your life and your joy and your smile. Love you forever.

We too know lost that's why our hearts goes out to your family yet we know that to be absent from the body you are present with the lord. Be blessed the Wilcox's

Dearest Cousin Meeshi, your cousins are truly your first best friends. I'm gonna miss your beautiful soul, you were always kind and loving. I remember the first time I saw you sing at a school performance at the Joseph Caleb bldg. I was in awe, like "Hey That's My Cousin "! I'm gonna miss you so much, I will be here for your girls, I know they're gonna miss you most. I light this white candle for you, spread your wings and fly. Until we meet again OXOXO Cousin Trina.

I too know lost so my heart goes out to your family knowing that they are grieving yet to be absent from the body you're present with the lord. The Wilcox's Family

DEAR MESHA I CHOSE THIS PURPLE CANDLE BECAUSE I'VE ALWAYS HELD YOU TO ROYALTY STATUS. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD THIS I HAVE YOUR BACK---- GIGGLYGIRL SPIRIT. YOUR BRIGHT MIND AND SPIRIT WILL TRULY BE MISSED. YOUR LIL LADIES WILL ALWAYS HAVE A MAJOR FOOTPRINT AND IMPACT ON SOCIETY, JUST LIKE YOU!! YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND THAT LOOK YOU HAVE WHEN MIND IS TINKERING--- HAD A TWINKLE IN YOUR EYES. GON MISS THAT COMPLETE MANNERISM GETTING YOUR TOTAL BEING FLIPPED INSIDE OUT. S.I.P. MY GORGEOUS SISTAFRIEND!!! SMOOCHES

The first time I met Ms. Mesha was at my high school Michael Krop. I was auditioning to be on the dance line. It was my turn to dance a my one minute routine. Before I could even get into the full routine, she had someone pause the music. She said she's seen enough! I thought maybe I didn't do such a good job but, that wasn't the case. She and everyone else on that we're the judges loved me!! Her words were so encouraging and inspirational, I left from that audition just knowing I got accepted on the dance line. Even years after that we met again when I became a dancer for her oldest daughter lalah. Always cracking jokes with us during rehearsals, making sure we were always good and ready for performances. She was one of those people you just always wanted to be around. Her light was always bright! And it will forever stay that way. Thank you for everything mama mesha! May your soul rest peacefully watching over your girls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

BLESS GOD, LORD YOU ARE WORTHY TO BE PRAISED✝️✝️✝️🙏🏾🙌🏾 Mesha came into Florida Hair School Of Business and we were taken aback, she was small but powerful...Everyone was amazed at this Beautiful Queen and she did my first short cut for my 19th birthday and told me "Please don't perm your hair to soon, give it about a month" I just had bleached the front, preparing my hair for my first short cut by Ms.Mesha, this Queen that already knew how to do hair...PERIOD! She just needed the licensing and that was it. I know that if she touch my life in that brief period in time 94'-95', just imagine what she's done for her beautiful family, friends and especially her Gorgeous Daughter's ... I would run into Mesha in 2014 and Sis was rocking her sister locks along her baby girl. Mesha May THE MOST HIGH GOD Welcome you in, you are only sleeping and there will come a day that we will see your gorgeous beautiful face and a smile like the sun. Take your rest Queen. I know the pain of losing a loved one and especially a Mommy but I know that GOD seen HIS Beautiful unique creation KiaMesha and though we still needed her here, GOD wanted her, with HIM again. Sleep In Power Queen KiaMesha D. Harrell❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ohhhh Meesh!!! This is hard. My heart is hurting so bad. I loved you like a sister. We have shared lots of stories with each other, I always enjoy talking to you about everyday life situations and you always knew the right and REAL things to say. I'm gonna miss that, our laughs, our cry's, together, reading Bible scriptures. You are truly an ANGEL. I've known you since 1996 and I'm so grateful to have met you and grow a friendship like we have, to watch you raise Lanesha and Niah. You did a great Job with your girls and left a great legacy for them to follow. I'm so hurt because I'm gonna miss you so much but I know you're in a better place with no more pain and suffering . I will continue thinking on the precious moments and memories . Ooh Meesh I'm gonna miss you. This is hard. I'm going to go listen to my song on the cd. Love is. And our skit. I love you Always my sister in Christ.🙏🏽❤️

So sorry to hear of your passing. We met years ago at a vocal class. Only for years later to see you at my producer (Eric Griffin's) studio. Years passed & we somehow managed to once again connect as my husband happened to be a friend to Lance. May your family be comforted & may you Rest in Peace. -Missy Mist

My Dear Cousin(more like a sister) you have always been that person that truly showed your love. Always incouraging, always supporting,funny and oh so loving. You will be missed Mesh. Love you always, Kendetta

Mesha. I love you more than words can express. You were such a beautiful spirit. Such a loving nature. You always had this go getter attitude, you pushed yourself in everything. Working out, singing, your career, your love for your daughters, your love for your family and your endless pursuit for happiness. I have so many memories of you that I don't believe this is the correct format to express. But in our last conversation we expressed our love for each other. I was always so proud of you and how Lanesha has grown. I practicality help raise her when she was young and never stop checking in on y'all. I'm so sorry for your mom, your girs, your brother and your family. It's such a sad moment in this world without you in it. But I pray for strength. I pray that God bless your family to be strong and to cherish the memories. You will be missed by so many. Especially by me. I love you yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever. I still have your first Solo CD you put out with a dedication to my nephew on it. I'll listen to that until we meet again. R.I.P Beautiful Black Butterfly. With all my Love, from Kenny Ferguson. My condolences to the family, your brother, your youngest daughter,Lanesha, Mom and Lorenzo.

Mesha. I love you more than words can express. You were such a beautiful spirit. Such a loving nature. You always had this go getter attitude, you pushed yourself in everything. Working out, singing, your career, your love for your daughters, your love for your family and your endless pursuit for happiness. I have so many memories of you that I don't believe this is the correct format to express. But in our last conversation we expressed our love for each other. I was always so proud of you and how Lanesha has grown. I practicality help raise her when she was young and never stop checking in on y'all. I'm so sorry for your mom, your girs, your brother and your family. It's such a sad moment in this world without you in it. But I pray for strength. I pray that God bless your family to be strong and to cherish the memories. You will be missed by so many. Especially by me. I love you yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever. I still have your first Solo CD you put out with a dedication to my nephew on it. I'll listen to that until we meet again. R.I.P Beautiful Black Butterfly.

Such a beautiful person in and out!!!! Plus a protective mama bear!!! I know you left your footsteps behind for your baby cubs to follow and find their way!!! SIP Bianca Kyng

Where do I begin back in 1995 a time when a friendship matched so well as we blended for each cause. Working out on a new level, the love of hair and the styles that werr enbraced. Countless days and nights in the shop, our longs days in hair school, our Lums breakfast, our Piccadilly meals..The movies that you requested no talking (lol)trips to the studio.. Running errands picking up Lanesha, the family gatherings, laughs you would say me and my girls and you and the boys. The long rides checking things out lol...You made it to georgia and Then I said the first of the year I would be by to visit but ok God had another plan. Missing you Queen friend. Love you Always.. No more pain!!! I know you're smiling in Heaven. Sleep well my forever friend Chariese and the Boys

My lovely cousin you were taken to soon. I can remember the long days you had us in the studio trying to accomplish your dreams. You are the reason I Iove music the way I do. You taught me so much about life and you didn't even know it. I looked forward to staying at your house on weekends because I got to witness first hand the hard work and dedication it took to get where you want. I just knew when I grew up I was gonna be just like you. Such a beautiful person with an amazing personality. I love you so much Rest up until we meet again. Love Miya ❤️❤️

I remember all those days after school when we would go to your house and pratice singing songs and trying to come up with a name for our "so called group" lol, and "boy could you sing" yeah you definitely had a voice on you! All those vocals on that little body wow 😂.I'll never forget how your smile always lit up the room and you always had good energy, "no matter what" you always brought about encouragement. I must admit people like that is hard to come by.I believe that God places people in our lives for a reason.I enjoyed the fun times we shared it was (all) worth it. My dear dear friend I really believe that those we love don't just go away they walk beside us everyday...unseen, unheard,but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. You are gone but definitely not forgotten and you will live in all our hearts. Loved you then,still love you now.....my dear friend Mesha💋 Love always, Donna Palmer💕

I remember all those days after school when we would go to your house and pratice singing songs and trying to come up with a name for our "so called group" lol, and "boy could you sing" yeah you definitely had a voice on you! All those vocals on that little body wow 😂.I'll never forget how your smile always lit up the room and you always had good energy, "no matter what" you always brought about encouragement. I must admit people like that is hard to come by.I believe that God places people in our lives for a reason.I enjoyed the fun times we shared it was (all) worth it. My dear dear friend I really believe that those we love don't just go away they walk beside us everyday...unseen, unheard,but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. You are gone but definitely not forgotten and you will live in all our hearts. Loved you then,still love you now.....my dear friend Mesha💋

To my beautiful spiritual daughter and friend.

I AM FINALLY FREE:

It was my time now. Years of silent sickness, depression, and loneliness took control of what my life had become, but on January 16, 2021; I knew this all was done. As I walked my last mile, smiled my last smile, and breathe my last breath in the very place for where I once resided; I heard the harps playing my welcoming melody, I heard the angels singing a harmony written just for me, and I saw the lit path bright and shining calling me to see; welcoming me to my restful sweet sleep. I have lived my life here on earth as best as I knew how. I gave and I received. I loved and I was loved. I regretted some things that I could not change and changed those things that I was able to.

Therefore, I say let me go from your minds and let your hearts be at peace, for I had to leave, to enter Gods silent peace. It was my time now, I feel no more pain and sickness has no more reign. Every silent tear that was shed in secret no longer stains my heart, no longer stains my mind, and no longer stains the bed I once occupied. I am finally free; I am finally free, no more sickness, pain, or tears haunting me; so I give my final farewell to all, for I AM FINALLY FREE...

Author: Prophetess Yvonne

We Love You from Prophetess Yvonne, Jacquinda, Jared

Forever remembered Forever Loved

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free

The Lewis Family, Rosemary and Lisa

SINGING:"If I give, my heart to you What would you do to keep it? It's not enough, to be in love You have to prove you need it."....

"Love is the light, that shows us the way Love gets us through the night to face another day. Love is the key, that unlocks your soul, But love can break your heart And tear your world apart That's what love is."

I've been singing this song for the past couple days. You were... you ARE amazing cousin!! I love you so very much, and will miss your loving spirit. Family gatherings will not be the same without you.

Sleep In Peace,Beauty.

Love always, Tiva

I remember you as a young 16 year old singer at the Golden Tornado Lounge. Your voice and your personality was so beautiful. RIP Mesha... Brian

I remember you as a young 16 year old singer at the Golden Tornado Lounge. Your voice and your personality was so beautiful. RIP Mesha... Brian

Mesha as I always knew you. I remember your dear sweet Aunt talking about your aspirations to be a singer and you being a hair stylist. I never got to know you personally but it was like I knew you through your Aunt. I know you will be missed and I pray that God makes it easy on your daughters and the entire family. My deepest sympathy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Finding it hard to not be able to see that beautiful smile and you being with your two beautiful amazing daughters. RIP my friend until we meet again and I can hear your beautiful voice when singing. Nett as you would sometimes call me

For me it's so hard to not be able to see that beautiful smile and having our talks. Your voice of singing was a breath of fresh air to hear. My sympathy go out your two beautiful young ladies and the rest of your family and friends. You will be missed and RIP my friend.

May the work you've done speak for you. His has gained a previous rise for his beautiful garden..Rest in paradise classmate, you will never be forgotten

My heart bleeds! It hurts so much that I couldn't be there for you! Our memories will live on forever! I love you so much my childhood Bestie!❤️ Sleep in peace! Tracy Clay

You Were Always The Brightest Light In The Room‼️Such A Soft Spoken And Inspirational Person🥰You Will Be Loved And Missed Forever❤️.

Love, Tierra 💛

As I continue to go through life since you left us physically. You continuously come to me every second. Thinking to myself He call you home to soon but only God knows your journey from here. You are indeed a inspiration. You have always been humbling, Soft spoken, encouraging, loving, strong, beautiful etc... I will miss you until the day we meet again. WE WILL ALL MISS AND LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!! SLEEP IN PEACE CUZZO!!! ALVIN

Your postive outlook on life matter the obtastacle was very refreshing. A beauty person inside and out.

Lil Quisha- All I could remember is you reminding me of Toni Braxton and Janet Jackson. Most importantly, you were verrryyy nice never Confrontational always smiling , always with Nesha and then the little came along. Nice good looking family with dreads . So funny because chey hung around you guys often she ended up getting dreads lol. My most memorable moment was we always use to sit in watch on tv in the "Partments" on the pallet in your house and sit on y'all Porch until late at night( I was the youngest out bunch) 😂😂.You willl be misseddd and that's a promise. Sleep peacefully "Partments" Ma/Auntie

You always had a great soul and the heart you had was super pure I will forever be there for your daughters and I pray god gives me enough strength to give them strength ALWAYS AND FOREVER LOVE YOU ORIGINAL DIVA❤️

At the age of 14 my mother passed away and you took me in not as a cousin but little sister. You showed me so much about being a young woman, mother and the importance of work ethics. That humor and genuine smile will be greatly missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN. I 💘 you & Thank you.

You left us way too soon, but your spirit will live on and your legacy of love, compassion, creativity, kindness, and family devotion will continue on in your beautiful daughters. You will be remembered, missed, and forever in my heart. 'Till I see you again, Rest In Peace Si's!

My dearest beautiful Mama Mesha . I love you forever and always . Thank you for everything you ever taught me . I know whenever I feel sad and missing you I can always pick a memory of ours and smile . I'm glad I was able to make them with you . Love Joudy , Steven and Ah'Keel

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Goolsby Mortuary | Atlanta, GA

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