Nannie Loretta Grasty - Obituary

annie Loretta Grasty, age 78, of Oxon Hill, MD, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 21, 1946, in Chatham, Virginia, Nannie was the beloved daughter of the late Rebecca Johnson-Price and Clarence Price. Nannie attended Northside High School in Gretna, Virginia, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with love and dedication to her family. After her marriage to Harvey Fitzgerald, three children were born: Legathia Fitzgerald-Pitt, Ricky Fitzgerald, and Harvey Fitzgerald Jr. Later, she moved to Washington, DC, where she married Douglas Grasty. From that union, she welcomed her daughter, Lekeisha Grasty. Nannie was known for her warm heart, friendliness, and unwavering kindness. Her home was a gathering place for family and friends, filled with love, laughter, and the delicious aromas of her famous cooking. She enjoyed family gatherings and attending her meetings at the Kingdom Hall when she was well, which brought her immense joy and allowed her to connect with others. Nannie is survived by her husband, Douglas Grasty of Oxon Hill, MD; her son, Ricky Fitzgerald (Veronica) of Crofton, MD; her daughter, Lekeisha Grasty of Oxon Hill, MD; and her son-in-law, Frank Pitt of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Latoya Fitzgerald of Hartford, CT; Franklyn Pitt of Baltimore, MD; Shunta Fitzgerald-Greenfield (Derrick) of Brandywine, MD; Shamia Fitzgerald of Glen Burnie, MD; Xavier Pitt of Baltimore, MD; Taylor Pitt of Baltimore, MD; and Kyla Grasty of Oxon Hill, MD. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Priscilla Wizzard (Rodney) of Knightdale, NC; her brother, Larry Price (Adream); her sister-in-law, Florence Price of Knightdale, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Nannie is preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca Johnson-Price and Clarence Price, as well as her daughter Legathia Fitzgerald-Pitt, her sons Harvey Fitzgerald Jr. and Stephen Bowman, her siblings: four brothers, Ezra Price, Clarence Price Jr., Richard Price, and Herman Robinson; one sister, Rhada Campbell; and brother-in-law Herbert Campbell. The family wishes to extend many thanks to her husband, Douglas Grasty, for the excellent care he provided during her many illnesses. Nannie Loretta Grasty will be deeply missed but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.