"Don't spend too much time in mourning, tears are for the sad. I left to be with Jesus and this should make you glad." Christa Dianne Jenkins Naul received the ultimate Christmas gift when she peacefully passed away on December 25, 2017 after a long battle with illness. She was born on May 23, 1950 and resided in Baywood, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Donald James Naul; daughter, Kaci (Garrett) Owens; son, Kory (Brooke) Naul; grandchildren, Chase and Kylie Phenald and Addison and Brynlie Naul; sister, Claudine Moore; brothers, Parnell Jenkins and Bennie (Rhonda) Jenkins; and brother-in-law, Carrol (Laura) Naul; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Claude and Vesta Mae Jenkins; father and mother-in-law, Lucas and Zada Marie Naul; sisters Olivia Smith and Jean Felps; brothers-in-law Emmett Smith, Sonny Felps and Jake Moore; sisters-in-law, Dixie Jenkins and Patty Naul; and niece, Christie Smith. We would like to voice our most heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and staff at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet during her last days upon this earth. Visitation will be at Bethany Baptist Church of Baywood (38313 Greenwell Springs Road, Clinton, Louisiana) on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to Bethany Baptist Church of Baywood, 38313 Greenwell Springs Road, Clinton, LA 70722.