Gross, Charlotte, L., 87, of Valrico, FL and formerly of St. Petersburg, left for Heaven on Thursday, November 29, 2007. She was born in Perkasie, PA and came here in 1938 where she graduated from St. Petersburg High School, Class of 1938. She is survived by her son, Paul H. Gross, Valrico, FL; two daughters, Karen Jackson, Tallahassee, FL and Linda Bischoff, Bloomington, MN; sister, Bernadine Barden, Eustis, FL; brother, Sherwood Lewis, Maryville, TN; and three grandchildren: Tara, Tiffany and Erik; and her great grandson, Ian. While she?ll be greatly missed here on Earth, she now can reunite with her husband, Richard W. Gross, who preceded her in 1991. In their youth they loved the West Coast of Florida beaches and spent many days sailing together. It is time for them to sail again forever. Friends may call 9AM Thursday until service time at 10AM at Anderson-McQueen Funeral & Cremation Center ? NE St. Pete, 2201-Dr. ML King St. N. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.