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Carol Davis Naught passed away January 22, 2023, in Pullman, Washington.

Born in 1947 to Jane (Heimbigner) and Winston Davis in Ritzville, Washington, she was the oldest of their four children. She graduated from North Central High School in 1966 and attended Kelsey Baird Secretarial School. Following completion of her schooling she was employed by the City of Spokane until her marriage to Gerald F. Naught in 1972. The couple made their home on the family farm outside of Thornton, Washington.

A natural care giver, Carol provided care to her aging parents and supported her husband through his terminal illness. Her greatest joy was watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, parents and brother Eric Davis. She is survived by her three children; Benjamin (Katie) Naught of Thornton, Jonathan Naught of Spokane and Leah (Chris) Ryan of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Brent (Theresa) Davis of Beaverton, Oregon; sister Kay (Douglas) Anyan of Pullman and sister-in-law Marilyn Davis of Kennewick.

At her direction no services will be held. Donations may be made to the Rosalia Volunteer Fire Department.