Nancy Rae Mercer, transitioned to her heavenly home on July 5, 2022, at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA.

Nancy Rae Mercer was born on August 1, 1938 to the late Welby and Martha Ellen Smith Grayson. She accepted Christ early in her life and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Merrifield. She loved serving as an usher and was an active member of the Golden Ages Senior Ministry until her health declined.

Nancy was educated in the Virginia public schools and was later married to the late Robert M. Mercer in 1957. She worked in both housekeeping and healthcare, retiring in 2003 as a Sterile Processing Technician at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

Nancy had a passion for creating crossword puzzles and word searches with many different themes and stories. She often made them for her family members, friends, co-workers, church members, and for the Good Life Social magazine – a magazine published and distributed throughout Prince George's County and surrounding areas.

Nancy was blessed with a large and loving family. She was deeply loved by her grandchildren, as some would affectionately call her "Hellowa." Nancy transitioned to her eternal rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughters, Denise (Rev. Dr. Gerald), Leslie (Booker, Jr.), and Annette; seven grandchildren, Gerald Jr., Booker III, Chanel, Patrice, Amber, Sean, Darien; ten great-grandchildren, Brianna, Camille, Harold, Booker IV, Amauri, Kayleb, Kye, Beckham, Julius and Jordyn; godson, Taj; two brothers, Eugene (Joy) and Walter, Sr. (Carolyn); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her faithful caregiver, Yaa.