Leila Jane Gray

Leila Jane Gray, of Orrtanna, formerly of Carmichaels, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born October 4, 1935, in Carmichaels, Jane was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Stockdale Gideon. Jane was a 1953 graduate of Carmichaels High School. On September 15, 1957, she married Franklin Leroy Gray. The two shared 54 years together until his passing November 13, 2011. Jane devoted her life to her home and her family. She was a former member of Greene Valley Presbyterian Church in Carmichaels. In her spare time, Jane enjoyed crocheting and crafting. She especially took pleasure in hunting down old furniture and bringing it home for Frank to restore. Jane's memory will be cherished by her sons: Jeffery R. Gray (Sharon) of Orrtanna; Gregory M. Gray (Suzanne) of Cape Coral, Fla.; and Shawn E. Gray of Cary, N.C.; her daughter, Joann K. "Kelly" Thornton of Hanover, Md.; grandchildren, Erica Groskopf (Charles), Jonathan Thornton (Paige), Matthew Thornton; great-grandchildren, Amber, Amanda, Cody, and Kaylee Thornton; brother, Richard Gideon (Katherine) of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Pat Thornton. Family and friends are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, in Yoskovich Funeral Home, Inc., Carmichaels, where a funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 14, with Pastor Andrew Freed officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Jane's memory, to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be made to the family at www.Yoskovichfh.com