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MaryKay Granillo
MaryKay Granillo (nee Donatucci), 70, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Rosemarie and Francis J. Donatucci who preceded her in death.
MaryKay graduated from Holy Spirit High School and started her first job in banking. Throughout her life, she worked various jobs in banking and hospitality all while raising her daughter, Alexis. Eventually MaryKay retired and helped to take care of her granddaughters, Josie and Lydia. She loved spending time with her granddaughters. MaryKay was a beloved, mother, nana, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
She is survived by her daughter, Alexis Leuzzi Narron (TJ) of Kill Devil Hills; her sisters; Ann O’Neill (Ray), Frances Franchi; Tina Donatucci; her grandchildren, Josie Moore, Lydia Narron; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
MaryKay had a quick sharp humor that always made us laugh! She is so deeply loved and will be so greatly missed! Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. has been entrusted with MaryKay’s personal directives for cremation. No memorial services are planned and in lieu of flowers memorial donations in MaryKay’s honor are welcome to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Friends and loved ones are invited to share expressions of sympathy with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com .
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Mary Kay was one of a kind and I consider myself very lucky to have known her. She was a challenging coworker and a beautiful friend. Lots of love and hugs to Alexis and her beautiful family. Your Mom loved all of you so very much
We (Ray&I) know she is in a better place. We pray for Alexis and her family to have Peace in this time of grief. I will miss my sister dearly she was a source of humor to me.
My deepest condolences and prayers to all the family during this difficult time🙏🏻♥️ MaryKay was loved and will be missed xoxo
My dear sweet cousin Mary Kay. Your love and memories of our childhood will always make me smile. Love you
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our sweet cousin Mary Kay. Always a lot of fun, a free spirit with a keen sense of humor. Mary Kay will be missed by all who loved her. Christine and I will keep her and her family in our prayers. Love cousin Bobby and Christine.
My beloved best friend MaryKay. Even though we lost touch through the years, I always thought of you as my bff. I’m glad we had some time to chat and reminisce before you left the earth. You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, may your soul find eternal peace and happiness💕
Mary Kay was a coworker for several summers that I worked in the Outer Banks. She was unique in so many ways and always talked about her family. God bless her.
I was fortunate to know have so much time and laughter w this one of a kind straight shooter awesome woman 💔rest in peace my friend 🙏 prayers n condolences to all of her family n loved ones:(
Dear Mary Kay we met in 1994 and you always had fun back then . You were my favorite banker . You were a great friend . Heaven has got another Philly girl up there nunnin things . I miss your infectious laugh . I pray for your soul to be at peace and joining The Great Spirit ! I pray Alexis will be blessed and conforted upon your moving on . I miss you . You brought happiness in my life ! Mark G
Sending my sincerest condolences to Mary Kay’s family. I met Mary Kay in July as my dearest friend was her roommate for a short while. I adored Mary Kay for her quick humor and enjoyed visiting with her everyday. I’d bring her mini banana nut muffins she liked. I always wanted to return to visit her, just couldn’t return to that room. I regret that. She’s in my heart❤️a wonderful lady!
Tina, I am so very sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed working with her
Mary Kay was one of a kind and I consider myself very lucky to have known her. She was a challenging coworker and a beautiful friend.
Lots of love and hugs to Alexis and her beautiful family. Your Mom loved all of you so very much
We (Ray&I) know she is in a better place. We pray for Alexis and her family to have Peace in this time of grief. I will miss my sister dearly
she was a source of humor to me.
My deepest condolences and prayers to all the family during this difficult time🙏🏻♥️ MaryKay was loved and will be missed xoxo
My dear sweet cousin Mary Kay. Your love and memories of our childhood will always make me smile. Love you
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our sweet cousin Mary Kay. Always a lot of fun, a free spirit with a keen sense of humor. Mary Kay will be missed by all who loved her.
Christine and I will keep her and her family in our prayers. Love cousin Bobby and Christine.
My beloved best friend MaryKay. Even though we lost touch through the years, I always thought of you as my bff. I’m glad we had some time to chat and reminisce before you left the earth. You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, may your soul find eternal peace and happiness💕
Mary Kay was a coworker for several summers that I worked in the Outer Banks. She was unique in so many ways and always talked about her family. God bless her.
I was fortunate to know have so much time and laughter w this one of a kind straight shooter awesome woman 💔rest in peace my friend 🙏 prayers n condolences to all of her family n loved ones:(
Dear Mary Kay we met in 1994 and you always had fun back then . You were my favorite banker . You were a great friend . Heaven has got another Philly girl up there nunnin things . I miss your infectious laugh . I pray for your soul to be at peace and joining The Great Spirit ! I pray Alexis will be blessed and conforted upon your moving on . I miss you . You brought happiness in my life ! Mark G
Sending my sincerest condolences to Mary Kay’s family. I met Mary Kay in July as my dearest friend was her roommate for a short while. I adored Mary Kay for her quick humor and enjoyed visiting with her everyday. I’d bring her mini banana nut muffins she liked. I always wanted to return to visit her, just couldn’t return to that room. I regret that. She’s in my heart❤️a wonderful lady!
Tina, I am so very sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed working with her