Alice Faye Matlock

With hearts filled with love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the homegoing of our beloved Evangelist Alice Faye Matlock, who departed this earthly life on October 13. 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on December 13,1951. in Williamson, West Virginia, Alice accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted Christian. faithful evangelist, loving mother, cherished family member. and ambassador for Christ. Her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, perseverance, service, and purpose.

Above all, Alice loved the Lord with all her heart and sought to honor Him through her ministry, her relationships, and the life she lived. She was the co-founder of Joy & High Praise Ministry, faithfully serving for over 20 years.

Alice was a woman of great taste who expressed her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit through Cross Roads Unlimited, an apparel company she co-founded with her late husband.

Her life was filled with love for her children and family. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, cherished memories, and encouragement that will continue through the generations.

Though her earthly journey has ended, the love she shared, the lives she touched. and the faith she demonstrated will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

Her Loving Family

Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Arnett Matlock Sr.; her daughter, Cindy Clayborn; and her parents, William Henry Summers and Ethel Beatrice Majors Blackwell; her sister, Linda Summers and brother's, William Edward Summers, Ronald and George Blackwell.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her sons: Charles Clayborn (Monica), Timothy Clayborn (Mande), Robert Clayborn (Lajuana), Lamar Johnson, Larry Lawson, Dominic Matlock (Taisha), and James L.C Matlock.

Her daughters: Simone Clayborn, Lynetta Lawson (Wayne Deal), Mia Matlock Spruce (Darius), Wuanika Matlock, and Lauren Lui (Dennis).

Alice is also survived by her five sisters: Mary Hinton of Tarboro, North Carolina; Janet Blackwell-Powers of Spring Valley, New York; Nancy Horton of Danville, Virginia; Marilyn Neal of Reidsville, North Carolina; and Beatrice Harris of Long Island, New York.

Her six brothers: James J. Blackwell of Gwynn Oak, Maryland; Earl Blackwell of Spring Valley, New York; Henry Blackwell of Rancho Cucamonga, California; Michael Blackwell of Pearland, Texas; Charles Blackwell of Phoenix, Arizona; Jerry Blackwell of New York, New York, James A. Summers of Groveland, Florida and Aaron Summers of Baldwin, Michigan.

She also leaves behind loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends, including Lavella Joplin, Sylvia Benson, and Thomas Benson

Viewing & Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, USA, on October 23, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Funeral Service will follow at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, USA, on October 23, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Burial will take place at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85024, on October 26, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.