Debra Lynn Goss

Debra Lynn Goss obituary, London, KY

Debra Lynn Goss

Debra Goss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowling Funeral Home - London on Feb. 5, 2026.
Debra (Debbie) Lynn Bailey Goss, the wife of Bobby Goss and daughter of William (Duke) Bailey and Eva Bailey, was born on November 18, 1959, in London, Kentucky. Debbie departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 66 years, 2 months, and 17 days.

She was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Bobby Goss, on November 14, 1987. She is also survived by her sons Ryan Christopher Adkins (Shawnda) , William Ashley Adkins (Heather) , and Brian Ray Goss (Stephanie) , all of London, her grandchildren Elijah Adkins, Emma Adkins and Katelyn Goss, along with a host of other family members and friends to mourn her passing.

Debbie was a retired employee of North Laurel High School, serving as the cafeteria cashier for 24 years, retiring in 2016. She was a faithful member of Evans Chapel Holiness Church. Guided by her faith and sustained by love, she poured her heart into her family and her walk with Christ.

The family wishes to offer special thanks to VNA Hospice Care of London, Kentucky, and the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of Lexington, Kentucky, for their compassionate care and support.

The funeral service for Debra Goss will be conducted at 3 pm Sunday in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with George Adams and Kip Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Feltner Cemetery at Greenmount.

The family will receive friends beginning at 2 pm Sunday until the funeral hour of 3 pm at Bowling Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Brad Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Ethan Collier, Steve Collier, Aaron Hurley, Eddie Hurley, Gregory Smith and Millard Spurlock.

Honorary pallbearers are Gary Bailey, Billy Hurley, Freddy Hurley and Sammy Hurley.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Hope Lodge in Lexington. You may donate online by clicking here.

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