Kahlee Athena Pierce

2010 - 2025

Kahlee Athena Pierce, 15, a of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Beaumont. Texas. 

Celebration of Life Service for Kahlee will be on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Harvest For Lost Souls, located at 3395 Highland Avenue Beaumont, Texas 77705. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel and visitation on Friday, October 17, 2025 form 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. at Harvest For Lost Souls. For your safety, social distancing and facial masks are recommended.

Kahlee's Journey

Kahlee was born Helen May Marie Pierce on March 10, 2010, in Blythe, California.  She later changed her name to Kahlee Athena.  Kahlee’s life ended far too soon on September 19, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.  

She is remembered with love by her mother, Victoria Lopez; her father, Roger Lopez; her siblings, LeAnn Lopez, Charles Seber, and Cameron Prince; her grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  

Kahlee’s final wish was to live in Beaumont, with Yolanda and George Welford, her former foster parents whom she considered her family.  The court granted that request.  She was there only a few weeks before passing away, but she did so in the place she most wanted to be, with people she loved and who loved her in return.  

Kahlee spent many years in the child welfare system and touched the hearts of those professionals who worked so hard to keep her safe and to find a place she could call home forever.  Though her life carried her to places a child should not have to go – foster homes, treatment centers and courtrooms, she was incredibly resilient and did not let those experiences define her spirit.   

Kahlee was determined and strong-willed, but also playful and silly, described by many as “completely hilarious”.   She loved to laugh, to dance, and to be surrounded by friends.   When she was comfortable, she was delightful and outgoing – quick to crack a joke or show off her moves.  She wanted to belong and to be loved, and when she felt loved, she gave it right back.

Kahlee had the remarkable ability to love others without hesitation and without barriers.  She did not measure people by what they looked like or where they came from but rather saw people for who they were.  When Kahlee spoke of a close friend, she admired her willingness to give others’ second chances.  She appreciated this generosity of spirit and was also thankful for small gestures and gifts.  Her story is a living reminder that love is not about categories, but about connection.

Despite the struggles she endured, Kahlee looked forward to her future.  She wanted to join the Air Force, and later, study medicine.   She considered cardiology as a career path.

Though her years were few, her life had an undeniable impact.  She taught us about resilience and compassion, to fight for joy and to claim one’s worth.  Her journey ended too soon, but her heart leaves a lasting legacy.  Rest in peace, Kahlee-