Carol is preceded in death by her husband, James Smith; her father, Paul Steven Livingston; her mother, Alma Birdie Jones Livingston; her sister, Pauline Williams; her brother, J.C. Livingston; and her son, Steven Smith.
She is survived by her grandson, Justin Smith (Katie); her great-grandchildren, Reece Smith and Raigen Smith; her sisters, Effie Hudson and Penny Viot (Peter); and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave North West, Cullman, AL, on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A second visitation will be held at Benson Funeral Home, 309 Hardee St, Dallas, GA, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, beginning at 12:00 Noon. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow, beginning at 2:00 PM. The services will conclude with a graveside service at New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, 3147 Atlanta Hwy, Dallas.