Douglass A. Nixon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ms Douglass A. Nixon 86 of Stigler, passed away Friday, May 13, 2106 at Haskell County Nursing Center. She was born December 20, 1929 in Red Oak, Oklahoma to William Douglas and Julia (Burgess) Chesshier. Doug grew up at Rosedale where she received her education as well as McCurtain School. She married Lloyd Nixon in 1946 and they made their home in McCurtain where they raised their family. After raising her family she began a career with Whirlpool Corporation until her retirement after many years. Doug will be remembered as loving her church and taking care of her family and friends. She would be a first ballot Hall of Fame Mother. She was the first to volunteer for any work to be done in the church. Doug is survived by her two sons, Lloyd E. Nixon Jr and wife Arlene of McCurtain, Larry D. Nixon and wife Sherry of Stigler; her two daughters, Cleta D. Smedley and husband Richard of Broken Arrow, Pamela L. Combs of Justin, Texas; seven grandchildren; twenty seven great grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents, Doug and Julia Chesshire; her husband, Lloyd Nixon Sr.; a sister Gladys Hollie; a granddaughter, Stephanie Lovell Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016, 2:00 P.M. at Milton Cemetery with Reverend Nathaniel Craig officiating. Pallbearers include her grandsons, Brandon, Chris, Terric, Blain, Jace, Tray, Trenton. Burial will follow immediately under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral home of Stigler.

Douglass A. Nixon

December 20, 1929 - May 13, 2016