Lois Lawrence

Mother Lois Scales Nichols Lawrence 70, was born January 23, 1948 to Elmo and Ruth Scales in Humnoke, Arkansas. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and worked for many years in the church. She held various positions at Revelation C.O.G.I.C. (Carlisle, AR) under the leadership of Bishop D.L. Lindsey and Bishop Harvey T. Young. She held the position of National Supervisor of Leading Ladies of the United Fellowship Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Samuel White and Leading Lady of Kingdom Covenant Ministries. Most recently, she proudly served as First Lady, of New Zion Temple Ministries (North Little Rock) with her husband, Bishop Joseph Lawrence Sr. Mother Lawrence departed this life Monday, October 8, at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Ruth Scales, three brothers, Othel, John L, and Windell Scales and son Mark Lawrence. Lois was born January 23, 1948 and grew up in Humnoke, Ark. She retired after working many years for the State of Arkansas. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Bishop Joseph Lawrence Sr., of Sherwood, daughter, Kymara Nichols-Harris of Sherwood, son: Clarence Nichols Jr. (LiKisha) of Maumelle, her blended family of five daughters: Sandra Jones, Phyllis Lawrence-Bolden, Vickie Lawrence, Devaney Bradford (Gaylin), and Bernita Jones (Melvin), three sons, Joseph Lawrence Jr, Darrin Lawrence and Kelly Lawrence, two sisters: Estella Johnson and Nora (Freddie) Anderson, one granddaughter: Erica Harris, four grandsons: Eliott Harris, Alex Harris, Chase Nichols, Chad Nichols and one great-grandson, Jayden Harris and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation: Friday, 6–7:30 p.m. at New Zion Temple Church, 8228 Hills Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Brushy Island Family Life Center, 8228 Hills Rd, North Little Rock, Ark. Bishop D.L. Lindsey, Eulogist; Elder Gaylin Bradford, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. "Service You Can Trust."