Deborah E Bess Goldberg

Deborah E. Bess Goldberg, 65, passed away peacefully early on January 19 after a brief stay in the lovely Sam Swope Center at the Masonic Home. Born in Louisville on January 1, 1950, she resided in recent years alongside her beloved Ohio River in Westport, KY.

She is preceded in death by her father Walter E. Bess; her mother Shirley Williams Bess; and her husband York A. Goldberg. She is survived by a host of cousins, extended family and neighbors, including her cousin-caregivers Stephanie (Neal) Hix, Karen Bess, Leigh (Denny) Wheeler, and her uncle Kenneth (Barbara) W. Bess, all of Louisville. A special thanks to Westport friend, Louis Hutchison.

Debbie was a devoted employee at Meijers Springhurst for 16 years. Her family wishes to express deep appreciation for the many managers, coworkers, and patrons who supported her in a million ways. Another important “family” for Deb was the team at Norton Suburban Cancer Institute led by Dr. Jeffery Hargis and Dr. Claudia Meredith. Their skill, insight and loving kindness contributed immensely to Deb’s quality of life in her last years.

Despite significant, multiple health challenges in life, Deb displayed a fierce strength and perseverance that stunned and inspired all who knew her. Like all of her family she was a great nature lover; she was comforted and at home in the church of God’s creation. Her sparkly blue eyes, her flashes of wicked wit and quirky expressions will long be remembered!

Visitation with refreshments will be held 2-8 pm Wednesday, and after 9 am Thursday, at Arch L. Heady-Cralle, 2428 Frankfort Ave. with a service to celebrate Debbie's life at 11 am Thursday.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to Debbie's favorite charities, Animal Care Society, 12207 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40245 or Kosair Children's Hospital.