Clara Louise Goss

Clara Louise Goss, a beloved figure in her community and an unwavering beacon of love and compassion, passed away peacefully at her home in Jacksonville on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on September 7, 1928, in Little Rock, Clara's life was a testament to kindness, service, and devotion.

Clara dedicated her professional life to the noble field of nursing, earning her education at St. Vincent's Infirmary School of Nursing. Her career as a registered nurse at Baptist Hospital and St. Vincent's Infirmary was marked by her commitment to newborn medicine, where she touched the lives of countless families with her gentle care and expertise. Clara's easy-going nature and concern for others made her not only a treasured caregiver but also a wonderful mother and wife.

She was known for her sweet disposition, embodying warmth and kindness that resonated throughout her family and friends. Clara devoted herself to taking care of her loved ones, believing deeply in the significance of family bonds. Her legacy is carried on by her son, Robert Jude Goss, and her daughter, Gail Marie Walker Goss, as well as her eight adoring grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Clara is survived by her brothers John Hum and Pat Hum, and her sisters Theresa Kleinpeter and Bernie Renton, who shared joys and struggles, laughter and tears, throughout their lives. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bobbie Goss, whose love and companionship defined much of her life's happiness. She also mourned the loss of her daughter Cathy Cochran Goss and son Timothy Michael Goss, along with her infant son Michael Goss. Her siblings who have passed before her include Rita Green, Annie Grapevine, Billy Hum, Albert Hum, and Jerry Hum.

Clara's life reminds us of the beauty of human connection and the importance of caring for one another. Her grace, compassion, and unwavering love will endure in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. The rosary will follow at 6:00 PM. A Mass celebrating her life will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Immaculate Conception. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Little Rock National Cemetery at 11:30 AM following the service. 

As her family and friends gather to honor Clara, they will share stories and hold onto the precious memories, ensuring that her spirit lives on in the love that continues to bond them all.