Vivian Rooks Newborn Smith

Mrs. Vivian Rooks Newborn Smith, age 78, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Mrs. Smith was born on October 27, 1947, daughter of the late W. Curtis Rooks and Lois Carlon Boyd Rooks. She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1965.

Vivian dedicated 30 years of service as a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service before her retirement. She was a faithful member of Ephesus Christian Church, where she lovingly served as treasurer for an incredible 55 years. Always willing to serve others, Vivian was also an Avon Representative and Team Leader. She helped start and volunteered with the Clem Fire Department, Station 5, where she served as secretary and often rode alongside her husband.

Vivian enjoyed spending time at the beach, traveling, laughing, Nascar and, most of all, being with her family. She will be remembered for her faithful service, her love of family, and the joy she brought to those who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Autrey Smith; sons and daughter-in-law, Craig Newborn and Kevin and Necoille Newborn; grandchildren and their spouses, Emily and James Hitchcock, Victoria and Caleb Vaughn, Jake and Mackenzie Newborn, and Dusty Smith; great-grandchildren, Evelyn Hitchcock and Kohen Newborn; and brother, Myron Rooks.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.C. Newborn, and her brother, Dennis Rooks.

The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM from the Chapel of Almon Funeral Home with Min. Tim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Ephesus Christian Church Cemetery with Min J.C. Cook officiating. Richie Montgomery, Jake Newborn, Dusty Smith, Caleb Vaughn, James Hitchcock, and Randy Shoemake will serve as pallbearers. Johnny Harper will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.