Vivian Atha

Vivian passed away on Sunday morning October 4, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia with her children by her side. One of seven children, she was born at home in Pembroke, North Carolina to Lela Hammonds Brooks and John Brooks. She graduated from Pembroke High School, attended Mars Hill College and graduated from Rex Hospital School of Nursing in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1956. At Rex Hospital she met Dr. Jack Atha whom she married in Dillon, South Carolina in 1959. The couple spent time in Seoul, Korea where Jack was completing his military obligation and Vivian worked in the Methodist Missionary Hospital. On returning to Georgia, Vivian worked as a nurse in Jack’s Medical Clinic in West Point, Georgia until having children and becoming a full time homemaker. Jack and Vivian moved to Rome, Georgia in 1972 where they resided until Jack’s death in September 2020.

Vivian is survived by her children, Victor Atha, Steve Atha (Donna), Rebecca Atha Cain (Mark), Will Atha, Josh Atha, six grand children and four great grand children.

Vivian loved her family and she loved the Lord Jesus Christ. We are comforted in knowing that while she is absent from her earthly body, she is at home with the Lord (2 Cor 5:8).

Funeral Services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home in Rome on Friday October 9, 2026 followed by burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Riverside Baptist Church, 48 Ash Street, Rome, Georgia 30161.