Pamela Watkins Burrell: Obituary

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Pamela Watkins Burrell, age 57, of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Pam had worked for Blue Ridge Mountain EMC and was a lifelong resident of Blairsville. Pam will be remembered as a loving mother, a good listener, and a good friend. She loved her children and her grandchildren so much. Pam enjoyed watching mystery movies on PBS and crocheting, and sitting on her porch and watching the world go by. Pam attended Jones Creek Church of God. Her husband, James, had preceded her in death, along with her parents, Tommy and Ann Hughes Watkins.

Pam leaves behind to treasure her memory the following family members: son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Tarah Burrell, of Blairsville; son, David Burrell, of Blairsville; sisters: Joyce Rogers and Shirl Stepp, both of Blairsville; Pat Chastain, of Cleveland, Georgia; and Diane Putnam of Hiawassee, Georgia; grandchildren: Luke, Landon, Tristan, and Ava. Many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville, with Rev. Randolph Jones officiating. Burial will be in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery in Blairsville, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband James. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers: Danny Rogers, Terrence Kane, Roby Phillips, Hugh Rogers, Brandon Sparks and Randolph Jones.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, the same day as the funeral home, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Please share your condolences and sign the guest registry on our website,www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.