Carol Lurline Mefford-Doctor, 98, of Benton City, WA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Richland, WA. She was born on March 30, 1917 in Salina, KS to Wilma and Edd. Carol was raised in Fort Collins, CO.

Carol married George and with that marriage they traveled due to his career in construction. They traveled all over the Western United States, Peru, and South Africa.

Carol then married Paul Doctor. After many years, they too traveled; Australia, New Zealand and Europe. She then settled in Benton City for about 52 years and this is where she considered home. Carol was a part of the First Methodist Church, Eastern Star and the Lions.  

She loved the community and people in Benton City. She was the bazaar chairman for Benton City Days; she also was active in promoting the need for Senior Housing in Benton City. Carol served on the Committee for a while after Paul passed away; she was most fulfilled to see the housing for seniors being built.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Laurel Blackaby; sister, Betsy Robinson; grandson, Todd Blackaby; granddaughter, Paige Hinkle and husband Ron; great-granddaughter, Carlee Hinkle-Zaleski and husband Henryk; and her nephew, Patrick Robinson and wife Susan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilma and Edd; brother, Verle; first husband, George Mefford; second husband, Paul Doctor; infant children, Linda, Georgia, and Gary Mefford and her granddaughter, Megan Blackaby.

A special thank you to Guardian Angel Homes and Heartlinks Hospice of Sunnyside, WA, for their loving care during Carol’s time of need.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Einan’s at Sunset followed by a graveside service for Carol at Sunset Gardens, both located at 915 ByPass Hwy in Richland, WA.