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Donna E. Countryman

Donna Elaine Countryman, 82, of Southern Shores, NC, passed away May 4, 2023. Donna was truly a light in everyone’s life. Donna was preceded in death by her husband and best friend Milton Emerson Countryman. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Countryman her partner Thomas Robeson; her son Kurt Countryman, his wife Robin their three children Ryan, Dylan, and Kasey; and her daughter, Jody Tuohey, her husband Brendan and their three children Anna, Maeve, and Joe.
Donna and her husband Milt built a life filled with family, love, and fun. She carried on the legacy of a beautiful life when Milt passed in 2015. She continued to surround herself with family and her dear friends. Donna enjoyed travelling especially to St. Martin and in recent years she and her daughter, Debbie, went on numerous adventures.
Donna brought an energy to the room that was unmatched. She was strong and independent with grace and love. Donna treasured her three children and their families. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She made them laugh and feel loved. Donna’s humor was cherished by everyone who knew her.
Donna leaves a legacy of precious memories of the life well lived…of hope and strength.
No services are planned. Please share condolences and expressions of support at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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With shock and sadness I learned of Donna's passing. Februaries at La Vista will not be the same again without her presence at the Hideaway. She was a wonderful woman and we all loved her dearly. Our heartfelt condolences to Kurt, Jody and Debbie and their families. She will be deeply missed by us all. Her La Vista Family in St. Maarten
“Prima” was always smiling and was indeed a friend to all who knew her delightful personality and laughter.
We were so very sorry to hear of Donna E. Countryman's passing and send our sincere condolences to her family. Sherry and John Proctor
Donna was a very close friend for the last 72 plus years. I will always remember her. She was a fantastic and loving person.
To all of Donna’s family, I am shocked to hear that my dear friend of so many years has died. I have so many wonderful memories of Donna. She was funny and loving and a loyal friend . She will be missed.🙏❤️.
The passing of our “Prima” Donna has left a huge hole in our Tatas. She will be sorely missed♥️
Our TaTa Prima Donna left us way too soon.We will miss her “beyond” but she will always be in our hearts.
Lord please give Donna's love ones the strength to carry on without her with them. Just know she is with our Heavenly Father in his awesome Heavenly realm and now has eternal life. God bless.
Donna was a good friend for over 70 years, she will be missed. She was always fillled with humor and love. She will now be with Milt again.
So sorry my friend of over 72 years has passed away. My blessings to her family. Many wonderful memories.
There are no words to express how deeply saddened we were to hear of Donna’s passing. Her smile, her laughter, just her presence brought joy to so many. She will be deeply missed by many. St. Maarten will not be the same. Condolences to all her family. Ronnie & Margo
With shock and sadness I learned of Donna’s passing. Februaries at La Vista will not be the same again without her presence at the Hideaway. She was a wonderful woman and we all loved her dearly. Our heartfelt condolences to Kurt, Jody and Debbie and their families. She will be deeply missed by us all. Her La Vista Family in St. Maarten
“Prima” was always smiling and was indeed a friend to all who knew her delightful personality and laughter.
We were so very sorry to hear of Donna E. Countryman’s passing and send our sincere condolences to her family.
Sherry and John Proctor
Donna was a very close friend for the last 72 plus years. I will always remember her.
She was a fantastic and loving
person.
To all of Donna’s family, I am shocked to hear that my dear friend of so many years has died. I have so many wonderful memories of Donna. She was funny and loving and a loyal friend . She will be missed.🙏❤️.
The passing of our “Prima” Donna has left a huge hole in our Tatas. She will be sorely missed♥️
Our TaTa Prima Donna left us way too soon.We will miss her “beyond” but she will always be in our hearts.
Lord please give Donna’s love ones the strength to carry on without her with them. Just know she is with our Heavenly Father in his awesome Heavenly realm and now has eternal life. God bless.
Donna was a good friend for over 70 years, she will be missed. She was always fillled with humor and love. She will now be with Milt again.
So sorry my friend of over 72 years has passed away. My blessings to her family. Many wonderful memories.
There are no words to express how deeply saddened we were to hear of Donna’s passing. Her smile, her laughter, just her presence brought joy to so many. She will be deeply missed by many. St. Maarten will not be the same.
Condolences to all her family.
Ronnie & Margo