Constance Elaine Goss

Connie Goss was a teacher and master gardener who loved dogs, reading, good conversation, and horseback riding. Most of all, she loved her children, Anna Goss and David Goss, whom she adopted from South America as a single woman.

Born in Little Rock, Connie graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, and earned her master’s degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Her first job after college was teaching U.S. history and psychology at Lindbergh High School; she stayed for 30 years. After retiring, she went back to school and earned a degree in agriculture. She worked as a landscaper for several years, and was a regular volunteer at the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Gateway Greening, as well as the Siteman Cancer Center and her church. The cause of her death was breast cancer. Her love of life was contagious and she will be greatly missed by her many friends.

She was the daughter of Elaine Goss and the late Paul Goss; the sister and sister-in-law of the late Carolyn (Jerry Dobson) Goss and Rachel (Jack Holly) Goss; the partner and best friend of David Blasingame; and a dear aunt, cousin, and friend.

Memorial service 3:00 PM Wednesday December 21st at Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman at Kingshighway, followed by reception at the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis, 5007 Waterman. Visitation Wednesday 2:30 PM. Memorial contributions preferred to Gateway Greening, 221 Washington Avenue, 63103. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.