Arletta Grace

ARLETTA FANNIE GRACE, affectionately known as Arlett, “Frankie,” “Grace,” and “Fanannie,” was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Arletta was born on February 25, 1951, in Sherwood Maryland, to the late Albert Nelson Grace and the late Berniece Snowden Grace. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Albert L. Grace, Morris E. Brooks, and Onley J. Cawthorne. Arletta received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. As a child, she faithfully attended Unity Methodist Church, also known as “Rev. Miller’s Church” at Edmondson Ave. and Stricker St. She loved attending Vacation Bible School there with cousins and other neighborhood kids. Arletta served in the United States Navy and after leaving the Navy, was employed at various jobs until she began work at the Dark Room Photo Store where she remained until it closed. After leaving the Dark Room, she was employed at the Greyhound Bus Station in Baltimore until she retired due to her failing health. Arletta was so caring, understanding, and loving to everyone she met. She never had a bad word to say about anyone and would go out of her way to help anybody that she could. She easily made friends wherever she went. Even though she had serious health issues later in life, she still tried to help anyone in need of assistance. Fondly known as “Grace” or “Gracie” to her neighbors, she acted as the Secretary for the Tenants Association where she lived and was the Fire Captain for her floor until her health worsened. She always looked out for her neighbors and she kept meticulous information and emergency contact records for them. Until her last days on this earth, Arletta was still calling to check on her friends and neighbors. Even as a child Arletta was always very sports minded. Her first honors in a sport came as a young girl when she won the Baltimore City Marbles Tournament and became known as the marbles champion for Baltimore City. She was an excellent roller skater, she ran track, and played baseball in her youth. Arletta enjoyed watching golf, tennis and football, and needless to say, the Baltimore Ravens was her favorite team. She hardly ever missed a game, often watching with her devoted neighbor and good friend, Aaron. All of her life she loved to dance and the latest dances was her forte. Before her illness progressed, she spent many weekends with her older brother, LeCount, at American Legion Post #19 where the Ladies Auxiliary fell in love with her. She also enjoyed going to the Catonsville American Legion Post on Wednesdays to eat crabs with her friend, Matthews, who always made himself available to take her wherever she needed to go. Arletta also frequently went home to Saint Michaels on the Eastern Shore to spend time with family and friends. Arletta will be greatly missed and she will never be forgotten by those that came to know and love her. Arletta leaves to cherish and keep her memory: one sister, Rosalind Grace Pope; two brothers, LeCount N. Grace Sr. and Alan T. Grace; one sister-in law, Rosa Cawthorne; one devoted aunt, Naomi Snowden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She also leaves to mourn her loss, three very devoted friends, Aaron Faulks, Lewis Matthews, and Gloria Carwile.

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Arletta Grace

February 25, 1951 - August 20, 2024