Doris Howell

Pacolet, SC - - Doris Harris Howell, 89, of 191 Old Spartanburg Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Gaffney, she was the companion of the late J.E. Fowler and the daughter of the late Britton Harris and Sudie Morris Harris. She was a graduate of Hickory Grove High School, enjoyed sewing, and was famous for her coffee cakes. She loved being a “MaMa” to everyone in Pacolet, was retired from Hoechst Fiber and a member of First Baptist Pacolet Church.

Surviving are two sons, Dugar Howell (Amy) of Chesnee and Britt Howell (Sissy) of the home; a daughter, Michelle Hembree of Cross Anchor; a grandson raised in the home, Colton Howell; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by son, Tim Howell; a granddaughter, Jessica Howell; a brother; and several sisters.

The family will receive friends from 2:30PM until 3:30PM on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Pacolet First Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:30PM at the church with Reverend Dennis Tessnear and Reverend Chad Bowen officiating. Interment will be in Pacolet First Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Spartanburg Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 2624, Spartanburg, SC, 29304.

The family will be at the home.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, SC