Graziella Pratellesi Lewis

Graziella Pratellesi Lewis, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her residence.

Graziella was born in Florence, Italy on February 11, 1929, to the late Consalvo and Leda Pratellesi. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Ernest Lewis; brother Giancarlo; sister, Mara; daughter, Peggy Willis; and son, Danny Lewis.

Graziella came to the US when she was 18 and later became a US citizen. She worked in textiles and owned a store. She enjoyed crafting with her daughters and was the heart of her family and loved by all.

Graziella is survived by her children Bobbie Mikeal (Norris) and Ronnie Lewis; son in law Jimmy Willis; her grandchildren Stephanie Gee (Kevin), Amy Bradshaw (Bryan), Lisa Blair (Jamie), Cassie Goodnight (Chris) and Jamie Willis; her great-grandchildren Hayleigh Laws (Ethan), Devan and Ethan Costner, Chad, Dallas and Sara-Kate Bradshaw, Zoey, Jessica, Skyla, and Chance Blair, Mason and Hunter Goodnight, Nevaeh Imes; great great-grandchild Harper Laws; sister in law Amneris Pratellesi, Kandy Walker and many more friends, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 19, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC.  A service to celebrate Graziella's life, officiated by Pastor Bryan Bradshaw, will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematory.