Marissa Danielle Caldwell was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on May31, 1985 to Margaret Arlene Caldwell and Samuel Keyes. She attended W.P. Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama and graduated with honors in May 2003. She was an active member of Toulminville- Warren Street United Methodist Church in Mobile, Alabama.

Marissa received her associate's degree in graphic design technology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in May 2006 and did further study at the University of South Alabama.

Marissa departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home and is now resting peacefully with the Lord. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted mother, Margaret Caldwell; her brother, Eric Keyes; her step-grandmother, Lettie Evans Caldwell; her uncles, Arthur Caldwell, Paul Caldwell and Derrick Evans; her aunts, Evelyn Caldwell, Maris Fells, Gayle Abrams, Duskey Caldwell, and Doris Caldwell; her cousins, Kimberly Abrams, Krystal (Robin) Little, Karen Abrams; and numerous relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Augustine and Albert Caldwell; uncles, Wilbert, Ernest and Stephen Caldwell; aunts, Helen C. Dukes, Catheryne Watson, Carol Calwell and Anita Louise Caldwell.

Marissa will always be remembered for her kind spirit, gentle nature and creativity.