Kelley L. Goss, 61, White City, KS, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home.
A graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Thursday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. Her family asks that flowers be sent to the service, or memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.
Kelley was born June 15, 1962, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Richard and Connie (Weatherford) Blohm. She graduated from Mount St. Scholastica Academy in 1980. She then moved to Manhattan and attended what is now known as Manhattan Area Technical College to learn secretary and administrative skills. She would go on to devote 29 years of her life working for McCullough Development in Manhattan, which she loved and made many lasting friendships.
She and Timothy Goss were married and they share a son, Andrew, who they love more than life itself. They later separated and she lived with her partner, Mark Evans.
Kelley was the definition of a devoted mother. Whether there was a baseball game, Marine Corps recruit training graduation halfway across the country, or a quick lunch downtown on a Friday, she would be there for her baby. She absolutely loved being outside mowing or being in her garden planting various flowers, vegetables, and herbs to share with those she loved. During her final years, she also raised chickens with Mark and provided boxes full of eggs to which Andrew could only just smile, laugh, and brag that he had more eggs than the local grocery store! Kelley also loved spending time with her step-granddaughter, Violet. She would always have a sugar free Red Bull by her side no matter what she was doing and that was the bottom line! Kelley was incredibly proud of her family, and those that had the privilege to know her would say the exact same thing. Beautiful, caring, funny, kind, and the ability to show unconditional love are just a few of the many attributes you could describe Kelley with. She had a heart of gold and will be missed more than words can describe. Her son, Andrew asks everyone to call their mother and tell her you love her.
She is survived by her partner Mark Evans, White City, KS; ex-husband, Tim Goss, Troy, KS; son, Andrew Goss, Manhattan, KS; step-granddaughter, Violet Evans; father, Richard Blohm, Atchison, KS; brothers: Tim (Debbie) Blohm, Atchison, KS, Chris (Kim) Blohm, Smithville, MO; sisters: Kim (David) Hosier, Kansas City, MO, Amy (Dan) Watowa, Atchison, KS; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie; her brother, John Blohm; and her sister, Vickie Eads.
