Mitzi L. McCain

MITZI MCCAIN, daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Felton Williams and Elizabeth Williams, was born on November 22, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan. She was educated in the Detroit Public Schools, attending Vernor Elementary and Beaubian Junior High, and later graduated from Douglass High School in Baltimore City. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a degree that supported her success in the healthcare industry. From an early age, Mitzi professed her faith in Jesus Christ, following the spiritual legacy of her father, Reverend Felton Williams. She was a devoted member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Clemens, Michigan. After relocating with her family to Baltimore, Maryland, she became an active and faithful member of New Second Baptist Missionary Church. There she served as Choir Director, led Outreach Ministries and coordinated numerous church activities. Mitzi was always willing to lend her voice in song at funerals, offering comfort and peace to grieving families. In June 1994, Mitzi was united in holy matrimony to Tyrone McCain. Their union was blessed with two children, Justin and Camille. With love and dedication, she also raised her nephew, Shaun Kashimura, from the age of 14 into adulthood. Tyrone preceded her in death. Mitzi was known for her generous spirit and warm personality, and she was cherished by many. Each Sunday, she made it a priority to pick up day-old goods from Costco to share with church members and elderly neighbors, and nursing homes helping to ease food shortages in her community. Her Christian walk was marked by quiet, consistent service—offering financial help, solving everyday problems, giving rides to church, and encouraging others in their worship. Her influence will remain in the hearts of the many people she touched. Mitzi started with Smart Pain in 2016 as the Director of RCM, transitioned to Director of Precertification, and was presently the Director of Process Improvement. No matter what the role, she worked tirelessly to make it better, not only for the company but for the employees and patients. Mitzi quietly departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She leaves to cherish her memory: her beloved mother, Dr. Joyce Williams of Savannah, Georgia; beloved mother-in-law, Rubina Patterson of Baltimore; children, Justin (Kari) and Camille of Baltimore; stepson,Terrell of Los Angeles; nephew, Sean Kashimura; three sisters, Apostle Linda Jordan (Johnny),Valerie Kashimura of Texas and Toya Conyers of Baltimore (two sisters preceded her in death, Marsha and Denise); brother, John (Jan) Platt of Detroit; two grandchildren, Grace and Paisley; two goddaughters, Brianna and Trinity; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends, far too many to list, whom she loved dearly.

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Mitzi L. McCain

November 22, 1964 - January 2, 2026