Memorial service for Ms. Artelia Sha'Rela "Sha" Taian Gold 22, of Killeen, TX will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at 2603 Tahuaya Dr. Belton, Texas 76513.

Artelia Tiana Sha'Rela Gold was born March 9, 2000, to parent LaToya Jackson, in Temple, TX. She passed away November 18, 2022, in Killeen, TX.

Artelia, best known as Sha – Sha was a mama's girl in and out. Sha was a brave, kind, loving, caring, funny, beautiful, outgoing, soul with the heart of gold. Some of Sha – Sha's favorite things included spending time and spreading laughter with her family and friends, getting dressed up just to take pictures and eating/snacking.

Sha put off college after graduating high school and entered the workforce holding jobs as a childcare provider, nursing assistant, then began her career as a correctional officer. Sha was unable to reach her full potentials due to complications with diabetes.

Sha brought joy, love, and comfort to all those around her.

Left to cherish her memories: her mother, LaToya Jackson; grandmother, Artelia Scott; her second parents, Victor and Shekira Hardaway, sisters, Aishianna and Ari'Ella Jackson; godmother and sister, Tracey and Hannah Aguon; uncles, Ernest Scott, Marcus Scott, Thomas Jackson, and James Douglas Sr.; aunt, Floristine Cleveland; special aunt-in-law, Mary Hardaway; close cousins, Crystal Fisher, Shauntai Jackson, Brittney Jackson, Myra Cleveland; and a host of cousins, friends and co-workers who she cherished.