DODGE CITY - Carol Louise "Mary" Davis, 78, died Monday, July 21, 2025 in Dodge City.

Carol was born in Great Bend, Kansas on April 28, 1947 to Aloysius "Louie" Francis Gerritzen and Elizabeth "Betty" Agnes (Ackerman) Gerritzen. Carol was the middle daughter of five girls.

Carol married Floyd Eugene Davis on June 15, 1968 while going to Nursing School in Dodge City. They had two daughters who grew up in Dodge City as well. Carol is probably most known from her many years as the Parts Manager at George-Nielsen Motor Company, later G&G, in Dodge City. Floyd passed away at 58 on May 13, 2004.

Mom was known to "Always be in a good mood." We were all fortunate to share in the 78 years she graced this earth.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory: two daughters, Valarie Kay (Davis) Jones of Clearwater, Florida and Veronica Lynn Davis, and a grandson Brandon Jacob Castillo, both of Dodge City. Carol is also survived by her two youngest sisters, Marilyn Margaret Post of Hutchinson, Kansas and Janet Marie Weseloh of Sylvan Grove, Kansas.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Carol on Saturday, August 9th at 1:00, Food Served with Service to follow, at "I Don't Care" Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

If you would like to make a donation In Honor of Carol we recommend the Ford County Humane Society at 620-225-1481, or visit them at or mail donations to 800 Avenue P, Dodge City, KS 67801. Donations can also be made at the service mentioned above. She loved animals and volunteered at FCHS for some time.

If you are unable to attend the service yet wish to send condolences or other items for the family, please send them to Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.