NICHOLS, Vivian Ruth, 54, of Tampa passed away November 11, 2011. She was a lifelong area resident and a 25 year mailroom employee with the Tampa Tribune. She is survived by her father, Charles Hall; three sons, Earl, Gary and Robbie Nichols; daughter, Nicole Smith; brothers, Robert, Wendell and Terry Hall; sisters, Teresa Stinson, Shirley Lane, Patricia Sprouse, Joy Stinson, and Marie Ausburn; and 13 grandchildren. A Celebration of Vivian’s Life will take place 6:30-9:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home.