Nancy G. Pratt

Nancy G. Pratt (Anderson), age 72, of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at 4:24 p.m., surrounded by loved ones.
To say her family is heartbroken is an understatement. Nancy was a trailblazing, award-winning professional, celebrated for her pioneering work in technology and government relations. Over the decades, she built a reputation as an expert in her field-admired by colleagues nationwide. She was someone who treated others with dignity and respect and was a champion of innovation long before it became mainstream. Most recently, she helped establish the American Guild of Notaries Public, proudly serving as its founding chair and Chief Operating Officer. Even in retirement, Nancy's mind was focused on building, improving, and leading.
To her son Christopher Pratt, she was not only a mother but a best friend and constant supporter. From the start of his teaching career, she was there-attending rehearsals, cheering on his students, and becoming affectionately known by many as "Mama P." She was a familiar, joyful presence at every show, celebrating victories and offering encouragement after setbacks.
To her beloved granddaughter Annalise Pratt-Steele, she was "Aummie." And she was the very best kind-devoted, fun, and loving beyond measure. For years, she came over every evening to share dinner with Annalise, treasuring that time together. Sunday dinners were her favorite-mostly homemade, even when her health made it difficult. Her love for her family knew no limits.
Nancy faced immense health challenges with unmatched courage and grace. After retiring from a distinguished career at Black Knight in July 2025, she endured the effects of COPD, a battle she fought since 2022 with remarkable strength. Shortly after retirement, she faced Bell's Palsy and just weeks later lost most of her vision due to acute retinal necrosis, yet her response remained characteristically determined: "Well, I guess we'll have to figure it out." And she did. That resilience defined her life.
In her final weeks, Nancy was lovingly cared for by her family-especially her sister Janet Anderson-Rodabaugh, who flew in to assist in her daily care, and the compassionate team at Henry Ford St. John Hospital, including her nurse, Carly, and end-of-life support team, notably Linda Marie Calisi. These people formed what the family fondly called "Team Nancy", ensuring she was surrounded by love, dignity, and peace through every moment of her transition.
Beyond her work and family time, Nancy was a fierce Detroit Lions fan, rarely missing a game-and always ready to believe, no matter the odds. Her last Lions game that she insisted on listening to came the night before she passed. She wouldn't have missed it.
Nancy was born to Eugene and Barbara (Waugh) Anderson, and grew up alongside her brothers Robert and William Anderson and sister Janet. Nancy leaves behind her loving family and chosen family: her son Christopher Pratt, son-in-law Christopher Steele, granddaughter Annalise Pratt-Steele, brother William Anderson, sister Janet (Anderson) Rodabaugh, former spouse David Pratt, and dear friend Kathleen Kersey. She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Barbara Anderson, brother Robert Anderson, and grandmother Ethel "Gammy" Empy-Waugh (Walker).
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at noon.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, condolences, and support shared through calls, texts, and social media during this difficult time. Nancy's legacy of courage, compassion, and determination will live on in all who knew and loved her.