Anshelya Williams

Anshelya “Nae Nae” Williams was a beloved 21-year-old Black woman from Anniston, Alabama, whose life was tragically cut short in the fall of 2016. Remembered as a loving and funny person, Anshelya was part of a large, close-knit family. She is survived by her two brothers, Jeremy Sigler and Delvin Russell, and her sister, Jameece Hannah. Her family also included numerous aunts, uncles, and special cousins who cherished her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Keisha Williams, and her grandparents. Those who knew her recalled a vibrant young woman who brought joy to her relatives and many friends.

The morning of Monday, November 14, 2016, turned tragic in a quiet residential neighborhood in Anniston. Around 8:30 a.m., the Anniston Police Department received a call reporting a shooting in the 500 block of Glen Addie Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Anshelya Williams unconscious. She had sustained a gunshot wound and, despite efforts to save her, she ultimately died from her injuries. The sudden violence on a weekday morning left the community in shock and a family devastated by an irreversible loss.

The police investigation began immediately. Officers on the scene quickly spoke with witnesses who were able to provide the name of a potential suspect. The information pointed to another Anniston resident, 29-year-old Quiaundra Mims. The investigation moved swiftly, and in a significant development, Mims turned herself in to the Anniston Police Department at approximately 9:00 a.m. the same morning, just thirty minutes after the initial call.

Following her surrender, Quiaundra Mims was arrested by the Anniston police. She was subsequently charged with murder in connection with Anshelya Williams' death. The arrest brought a suspect into custody within hours of the fatal shooting, marking a rapid progression in the early stages of the case. At the time of the arrest, police stated that the case remained under active investigation as they continued to gather evidence and piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter.

In the days following her death, Anshelya's family prepared to lay her to rest. Her funeral service was held on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at The Life Church, with burial following in Edgemont Cemetery. The service was a final opportunity for her extensive family and many friends to gather and mourn the young woman whose life had been taken so unexpectedly.

The case against Quiaundra Mims was set to move through the legal system. As of late 2016, she had been charged with murder, and the investigation was ongoing. The community and Anshelya's loved ones began the long and difficult wait for justice, hoping for a resolution that would honor the memory of a young woman remembered for her laughter and loving spirit. The case's progression through the courts after the initial charge is not publicly documented in subsequent news reports.