Louise Nix Doak

Louise Nix Doak, age 87, of Pine Bluff, widow of William Walter "Bill" Doak, Jr., died Monday, December 3, 2012. Active in numerous historical and genealogical societies, Louise was Regent of the Pine Bluff Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution for four years, and also held numerous other offices. She also served as Arkansas State President, United Daughters of 1812 for 10 years. While state president, the Arkansas society marked the grave sites of the War of 1812 veterans. Mrs. Doak was also president of the Arkansas Chapter, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims for eight years. She was also a member of the Arkansas Pioneers because of her pioneer Nix family of Dallas County, who were living there by 1846. She loved research and family history. Mrs. Doak is survived by a sister, Wilma "Pee-Wee" Davis; along with a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Thursday, 10 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Mrs. Doak will lie in state at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.