Gray, Lillian Faiella Clauss 

aged 97 of St Petersburg Florida passed away on April14, 2023 as a result of heart complications to a beautiful heart. Lillian was born and raised in Quincy MA, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by parents Rudolph Faiella and Joanna Lodico Faiella; sister Eleanor and brothers Luigi and Alfred. Lillian is survived by her loving husband, Jesse Gray; son Charles Clauss, (Nancy), daughter Joanne Opie (John), daughter Diane Weaver (Alan - deceased) and son Peter Clauss (Patty). Loving matriarch of 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 14 great- great-grandchildren. She also loved her step children and grandchildren. Lillian loved being with her family, loved to laugh, was a champion Scrabble player and oh how she  loved to dance! She will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. She was our sunshine. Visitation will be held at Sorensen Funeral Home, 3180 30th Ave N, St Petersburg on Thursday April 20th from 10:00am-12:00pm followed by  a brief service at 12:00pm and  light refreshments immediately following, all on site.