of Little Rock, AR
December 21, 1948 - October 27, 2024
The Life Journey of Alice
As we reflect on the life of Alice Faye Matthews Nolen, we are filled with gratitude for the countless lives she touched, served and blessed along her journey.
Alice's life began on December 21, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, born to John Wesley and Esther Faye Matthews. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age. Her education journey started in Michigan at Detroit ISD and Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Dallas. After moving to Malvern, Arkansas, she graduated from Annie Agnes Wilson High School in 1967 and later pursued a Licensed Practical Nursing Degree from Ouachita Vocational Technical School in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
On July 6, 1968, Alice married Nathan Nolen, Sr., becoming Alice Nolen. Together, they welcomed one son, Nathan ''Champ'' Nolen, Jr. into their lives. Nurse Alice Nolen served at the hospital in Malvern and worked closely with Dr. Mike Justus and Dr. Bruce White for many years, showing deep care for her patients and making a lasting impact on countless lives.
Alice later answered a higher calling, founding ''Blowing the Trumpet'' Ministries. As Evangelist Alice Nolen, she traveled the world, ministering, praying and leading thousands to Christ. Her ministry led her to cross paths with Dr. Jennifer Johnson, forming a strong team for Christ. She eventually joined Bishop Silas Johnson at Full Counsel Christian Fellowship Church, serving as a full-time staff minister. In time, Alice accepted the role of pastor at Full Counsel Malvern Church, where she poured her love and the Word of God into her congregation.
In her later years, as her health presented challenges, she stepped down from full-time ministry but continued sharing the Word of God with everyone she met.
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, in her 75th year, Alice received her blessing of immortality with her family by her side. She was joyfully reunited with her parents, John Wesley and Esther Faye Matthews; her brother, John Edward ''Sonny'' Matthews and her dear friend, Dr. Jennifer Johnson.
Alice's legacy lives on through her son, Nathan (Misty) Nolen, Jr. of Little Rock, AR and her beloved grandson, Noah Nolen. She is also survived by her sisters in Dallas, Texas-Margaret ''Marge'' (Ralph) Lewis, Esther ''Rene'' (Leon) Richardson and Sandra ''San'' Matthews; her sister-in-law, Sheila Nolen of Bryant, AR; her ''bonus daughter,'' Regina (Ron) Johnson of Maumelle, AR and her close friend, Dr. Connie McGowan of Maumelle, AR. The children of Jennifer and Silas Johnson also held a special place in her heart, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her extended Full Counsel Church family.
Pastor Alice Nolen's legacy of love, service and faith will continue to inspire, encourage and change lives. Her spirit lives on!
A visitation will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, AR (501) 455-5800. Funeral services will be 11:00am on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Full Counsel Metro Church in North Little Rock with Bishop Silas Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Full Counsel Church, 1700 Maple Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114.
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44 Condolence(s)
Rhonda Coleman
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. She taught me in the school of ministry at Full Counsel and definitely impacted my life. She will always be remembered .
Lester and Martha Newborn
Sunday, November 3, 2024
May God comfort the entire family during this time. Please know that we are keeping you all in our prayers.
With love,
The Newborn Family
Gwendolyn Hawkins
Sunday, November 3, 2024
If you meet her, you'll never forget her.
rest on my sister, well done in my eyes.
Bonnie Ankton
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My condolences to the family Alice was so sweet an kind inside an out she will be truly miss she will always be in our hearts RIL and RIH your legacy will carry on in our hearts!!
Shanda Lee
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Ken and Ruby Moore
Saturday, November 2, 2024
She was a wonderful woman. Praying for the family.
Dr. Dinah Marshall
Saturday, November 2, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the family of Pastor Alice Nolen. She was a staple for our Empowering Womens Conference at Fullness of Joy for many years! She will never be forgotten! May her rest be sweet and her reward be great, as she has transitioned from labor to reward! Love you always!
Jerrod & Lorenda Lockhart
Friday, November 1, 2024
Pastor Alice Nolen was truly one of God’s Generals. I first met her when she ministered at the Susan Woods Rodgers Empowering Women’s Conference in Jonesboro, AR when either a Sophomore or Junior in college and she joined us annually for over 20years. She never missed pouring into our ministry and leaders. She will be missed and she was loved my me and my entire church family.
Linda Hardage
Friday, November 1, 2024
I was blessed to have known Alice Nolan professionally and personally. Her love and joy spread through out our clinic while her peace and beautiful smile made her patients feel at ease. She was a very special lady. I feel privileged to have known her and be called her friend. I pray God will comfort her family and friends in the coming days. Until we meet again.
Stephanie Jones
Thursday, October 31, 2024
My condolences to the family.
Rhonda Coleman
Thursday, October 31, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. She taught me in the school of ministry at Full Counsel and definitely impacted my life. She will always be remembered .
Rhonda Coleman
Thursday, October 31, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. She taught me in the school of ministry at Full Counsel and definitely impacted my life. She will always be remembered .
Linda Galberth
Thursday, October 31, 2024
First of all , I give my deepest condolences on behalf of your love one , pastor Alice Nolan , one who God gave much wisdom and knowledge to help his wondering sheep find their way . And thank you Bishop Johnson for sending such a wise and God loving pastor as pastor Nolan to the Full counsel Malvern location who help me to find my way to Christ. Pastor Nolan , you will be missed but never forgotten.
Sandra kay Witherspoon
Thursday, October 31, 2024
To God Be the Glory. May God continue to Bless each and everyone of you. We are your family down South. Your mother's father, J.W. Matthes, and my mother Leona Matthews are sister and brother. We are first cousins and we live in Monticello, AR. We hope to see you all Friday. We offer our deepest sympathy.
With much Love to all of you.
Sandra Witherspoon and family,
Ch!lottery Primm
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this great loss you,have my deepest sympathy.
Sonya Green
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
““You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14
I had the honor of being Pastor Alice’s next door neighbor. I knew when I met her that she was in Christ with a welcoming spirit and a beautiful smile. Such a bright light will be missed by all. Rest well, Sonya
Bruce White
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Whatever my mood, when I walked into the clinic and said hello to Alice, it brightened. She was a joyful soul and a blessing to those who knew her and loved her. Alice served her Lord, her family, her church, and her patients as long as she could and as long as she lived. I am honored to have known her and worked with her. May God bless her family and loved ones with comfort and wonderful memories till we meet again.
Bruce White
Carolyn Bush -Keener
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
My condolences and prayers to the family of Pastor Alice Nolan! What an impact she made on many lives including mine! Thank you family for sharing her with us! Her ministry impact the world! God bless you all!
Carolyn Bush -Keener
Irfan Mithani
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Nathan, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything at all that you need please let me know, we are here for you always.
Jan Lambert j
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Nolen Family.
Alice was a woman who devoted her time and energy to being a servant of God and she did it with such grace. She will be missed by many.
Mary Carter Barnes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Wonderful prophetess teacher and intercessor
truly a gift to all
Fae Clayton
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
My Sincere Condolences, Alice such a Sweet Loving Lady, R.I.P. My Friend. Ms Fae Clayton
Garrett Kibble
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
She will truly be missed, a great woman of God. I watched her from afar coming up under the same fellowship the last 15 years.
Teresa Williams
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
My condolences to the family of Sis. Alice Nolen. May you find comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May the God of peace comfort your hearts.
Chanda Dixon
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
We Are Sending Our Condolences And Prayers To The Family She Was Such A Beautiful, Annointing,Sweet, Loving And Powerful Woman.
Nicole Hughes
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Such a beautiful soul has gained her wings. May God bless this beloved family at this time of sorrow and His peace be with you all...
Priscilla A Chandler
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
John and Keilani Chandler
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Nolen family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I used to work with Dr. Misty Nolen at CAPC. Very sweet family. May God wrap His arms around you all and give you strength and comfort as you adjust in the days ahead.
Cheryl Weaver Bryant
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Praying for the entire family and friends! Sorry to hear about her passing! Such a very sweet lady! RIL
Sherry McCray
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Rest in Peace beautiful soul! Never forget that beautiful smile and the wisdom you in stilled in me during my nursing years. You will never be forgotten beautiful WOG!!!!
Alfredia Kay Buckley
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A lifetime friend gone much to soon, but never will be forgotten.Rest well my friend.Prayers are going up for the family.May God heal your broken hearts as only He can do.He will carry you through.Sending love, kisses and lots of hugs from my heart to yours
Victoria Cathey
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Prayers and condolences to the Nolen Family. Pastor Nolen prayed and covered my family many times. We are grateful to have known such a sweet and anointed warrior. Her work will continue to live on in us. God Bless.
Laverne Jones
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Our paths crossed many times, but we often met when we were servicing our vehicles. We had many conversations and she always left me filling joyful and happy. She loved the Lord and was an example for many. Let her legacy live on. Condolences to the family. Uplifting all of the family in prayer and raise Noah in the admonish of the Lord. May God bless you and keep her memories alive!
Keith Costello
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Nathan, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time mourning your mother and Noah's grandmother. May her memory and legacy bring comfort and inspiration, and I hope you all can find peace in the cherished memories you hold close to your hearts.
Jabari Hogan
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
She was a true example of a Woman of Excellence and a pillar the church community may this Woman of God rest well.
Carmen Jones
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
I am saddened to hear about the passing of this dear lady. I've known her for many years and she was such a blessing to me and so many others. My heart goes out to her family and close friends
Jacquelyn Delamar Cohen
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Sending our condolences and prayers to the family. Alice was my parents nurse under Dr. Burton for years as well as mine.. She was such a joy and spread love and joy each time I saw her. Take your rest Minister Alice
Elois Cooper
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
It was a great pleasure meeting and knowing Pastor Nolen. She shared so much during her time of ministering.
Our prayers are with all her love ones and church family.
Alesa Blasingame Lambert
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Oh what a blessed reunion there will be! Alice had a profound and positive impact on my life during some scary times when my mother was sick. I loved getting to see her as I grew up and her love of the Lord was always evident. I am praying for her family.
Dyeanne Brown
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
May God be with this wonderful family in time of need.
Dyeanne, Nita, Tolfree, Cordell, Kay.
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Chitara Blackwell
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Words can’t describe what a great loss this is to the world. She will be missed by so many. Your family is in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Gregory’s
Grace Crain
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Nathan, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Edwin Roe
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. This smile says everything!
Rosalind Ivory (Jones)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
I am sad to hear about the passing of my classmate, Alice. I remember has as a very positive and powerful young lady who kept a huge smile every time you saw her. My sincere condolences to her family.