Mrs. Linda Kay Carroll Nolen

Age 78

Northport Funeral & Cremation Service family extends our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Linda Nolen, who passed away on September 27, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Linda Kay Carroll Nolen, age 78, went to meet our Lord and Savior on the Lord's Day, Sunday, September 27th, 2026. She was being cared for by Hospice of West Alabama. After a long battle with Leukemia, she was called home to Heaven. 

Mrs. Nolen graduated from North Little Rock High School and met her husband, Timothy L. Nolen, who was stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, on a blind date. After a short courtship, they married and built a nearly 60-year life together, a life filled with love, companionship, and devotion to the Lord. Linda was known for her love, compassion, selflessness, and devotion to helping others. Her unwavering love was shared with all who knew her. The compassion she held for the Lord and the people who knew her, as she always had a kind word and a smile for everyone she encountered. Her selflessness was part of her everyday life, unmistakable and unbreakable in every relationship. Her devotion to the Lord, her family, her friends, and anyone who needed anything was beyond reproach.

She was a huge Alabama football fan, and enjoyed watching Game Day before every game. She held a tradition of game day chili and pushing others to eat more chili when the score was down. She loved to laugh and play games with her family and friends. Weekend game nights were never out of the question, especially when it allowed her to spend quality time with others. She enjoyed the New York Times games and would often compare results or challenges with several of the associates and volunteers at the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center.

She was preceded in death by her brother Kender Carroll. She is survived by her husband, Timothy L. Nolen, her three children, Shane Nolen (Linda) of Coden, AL, Ryan Nolen (Miranda) of Kingston, GA, Amie Doyle (Adam) of Northport, AL, her six grandchildren, Trevor Herring, Trent Herring (Kourtney), Tanner Nolen, Kinsley Doyle, Gavin Doyle, Ian Nolen, and her great-grandchild, Krue Herring. She is also survived by her brother Kenneth Carroll (LaVerne).

A memorial service and life celebration will be held on Monday, October 5th, at North Tuscaloosa Church of Christ, at 11 am. All are welcome to join the family in remembering and celebrating the life she lived.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at UAB Hematology/Oncology, DCH Tuscaloosa, DCH Northport, The Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center, Aspire of Northport, Forest Manor of Northport, and Hospice of West Alabama. For all who helped her, the family is forever grateful.

The compassionate, sympathetic, and professional services of the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service team have been entrusted with Ms. Nolen's arrangements.