Dorothy Marie Goss

77, passed away October 31, 2017. Dorothy was the youngest of eight children, born on July 12, 1940 in Howard, KS to Edward and Alice Morris. She was a spirited, strong, and independent loving mother of modest and humble nature raising three daughters on her own. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time in her yard tending to her plants and flowers. Her favorite animal was Elephants, collecting different types from stuffed to porcelain over many years. But her greatest love was spending time with her three daughters and many grand, and great grandchildren. She retired as a Department Manager from the Burlington Coat Factory in Wichita KS after nearly 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Wayne Kelly; parents, Edward and Alice Morris; her granddaughter, Amanda Clemence, and all of her siblings. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Mark) Clemence and Connie (Joel) Gress; grandchildren, Alisha Gingerich, Jason (Jennifer) Gingerich, Misti (Ty) Hamilton, Coltin Unruh, Trevor Kelly and Jenna (Spencer) O’Daniel; greatgrandchildren, Casey, Ashton, Jaden, Jacee Gingerich, and Tripp and baby Jax Hamilton; beloved pet, Bandit; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at Resthaven Mortuary on Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 AM.