Lillian Marie Larsen

Larsen, Lillian Marie (Crisp), 81, of St. Petersburg passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017 with her family by her side. Lillian was born August 11, 1935 to Horace and Margueritta Crisp in Chickasha, OK. Lillian loved her parents and was especially proud of her daddy, Sheriff Crisp of Grady County. The Crisp family moved to Oregon in 1942 then returned to Oklahoma where Lillian graduated from Tuttle High School in 1953. After graduating, Lil began her career at Southwestern Bell in Oklahoma City, later retiring from GTE Phone Company in St. Petersburg, FL. Lillian met Larry during basic training at Fort Sill while he served in the US Army. They married in 1955 and moved to Florida. Lil's family followed shortly after. Lillian attended 5th Avenue Baptist Church. She loved God, her family and friends, and her favorite pastime, reading. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bill, and son David. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Larry, son Michael (Marcia) of Madeira Beach, and daughter Kelly Torrey of Billings, Montana. She also leaves behind four grandchildren; Christopher Larsen (Jessica), Nicole Larsen, Svanna Sahlender, Cameron Torrey and four great-grandchildren; Aiden, Matthew, Ethan, and Madison. The family would like to express their gratitude to Suncoast Hospice for the wonderful & loving care and comfort given during her last days. A graveside service will be held on April 20th at 9:15, Bay Pines National Cemetery. Visit the personalized guestbook at www.AndersonMcQueen.com