Pamela Jean Harris

Pamela Jean Harris obituary

Pamela Jean Harris

Pamela Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doak-Howell Funeral Home on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Pamela "Pam" Cozart Harris, age 70, of Shelbyville, TN, passed from this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

Pam was born on December 2, 1954 in Lewisburg, TN to the late James and Emma Roddy Cozart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle E. Harris; maternal grandparents: Herman and Addie Rogers Cozart; paternal grandparents: Jessie and Mabel Shires Cozart; brothers: Edward Cozart of Cornersville, TN, Donald Cozart, Calvin Cozart, Roger Cozart all of Lewisburg, TN, and Paul Cozart of Shelbyville, TN, sister, Mary Rich of Culleoka, TN.

She is survived by her sons: Kevin (Victoria) Cozart of Sparks, NV and Edwin (Alex West) Harris of Shelbyville, TN; grandchildren: Ethan Harris of Shelbyville, TN, Jada Harris of Mt. Juliet, TN, Kai Cozart of Shelbyville, TN, Kylee Cozart of Shelbyville, TN and Cason Cozart of Sparks, NV; brother, Joe Cozart of Belfast, TN and sister, Sherial Wiser of Belfast, TN.

Pam leaves behind her bonus child, Al Gordon; close friends, Jackie Wilson, Bobbie Jean Stinson, Blue (Patricia) Farrar, Mildred Floyd, along with numerous others.

Pam chose cremation with no public services to be held.

Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.

www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com

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Doak-Howell Funeral Home

739 North Main Street P.O. Box 457, Shelbyville, TN 37160

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