She was the widow of Doyle L. Shook, Sr. and Joe Henry Willis, was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Crossett, and at the time of her death a member of Otter Creek Baptist Church of Little Rock, AR. She worked in retail clothing, was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Linne Calhoun Allen and treasured the company of her many friends and family and considered them her greatest gift.
Survivors include her son, Doyle L. Shook, Jr. and wife, Jeanie of Bryant, AR; three brothers, Odis Allen and Bobby Allen, both of Monticello and Lee Allen of Crossett, AR; one sister, Mae Sawyer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandchildren, Nathan Shook and Betsy Pipher.
Condolences(6)
W.J. Jenkins
Downers Grove, IL Wednesday, February 23, 2011 To Doyle & family... I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I lost mine a couple of years ago, and I can relate to your sadness. I can remember when me , Harold, and Billy Joe used to hang out at your house, and she was always a very gracious lady. May God bless you.Saline Memorial Hospice
Bryant, AR Monday, February 21, 2011 The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mrs. Willis. Thank you for gracing us with her presence. May your memories and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.Clay and Ginger Buck
Alexander, AR Sunday, February 13, 2011 Doyle, Jeanie, Nathan and Betsy,We are so very sorry for your sadness, and our own, of the loss of your sweet "grandmother." Oh, how she will be missed. But we celebrate with you that because of our risen Savior we will see her again someday without the pain and sickness and dance on the streets of Heaven together! What a day that will be!
We love you all so dearly,
Clay & Ginger
Ann Kennedy
Little Rock, AR Sunday, February 13, 2011 I enjoyed playing bridge with Dois when we both lived at the Cottages of Otter Creek several years ago. We were good friends & she loved her little dog. Her family was very dear to her & she spoke of them often. May God bless the family as you mourn her passing.Ann Kennedy
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, February 10, 2011 May God surround you with his peace and comfort in this time of loss. With sympathy, Janice GLADDEN McAllisterSharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Dear Butch & Family,i learned yesterday of the loss of your Mom. I am so sad for your loss. I did not know that she had been ill. She was always such a great aunt. I can remember when Roxanne & I were small going with Mom & Dad to visit your Mom & Dad in Crossett. i will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely your cousin,
Sharon