Melissa was a long-time resident of Darien but moved to Sparks four years ago. As a child, Melissa was diagnosed with a spinal tumor and the family was told she would never walk. Melissa never gave up and proved that she could! She was feisty, headstrong and tough, traits that served her well throughout her life!
Melissa’s father, Jerry Benjamin Harris and two siblings, Steve Harris and Jerrie Ann Harris, preceded her in death.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Michael Cox of Sparks; a daughter, Hannah Cope of Brunswick; her mother, Wanda Pinckard (Bob) of Brunswick and two sisters, Rebecca Harris of Darien and Angela Hoyt (Dink) of Kingsland.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11:00 am in the funeral home Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Whispering Pines Cemetery in Darien. Pallbearers will be Reb Blakesmith, Steven Hearn, Dink Hoyt, Paul Lynn, Ryan Sawyer and Justin Smith.
Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, www.edomillerandsons.com
