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Donna N. Brady
Donna Neace Brady, passed suddenly yet peacefully on May 1, 2024. She was born September 11, 1946, in Petersburg, VA. Donna was preceded in death by her mother Cora Davis Moody, father Neil Moody, and daughter, Chantel Love Brady. She was a beacon of light and warmth to both her family and her community that she dearly loved.
For many years, Donna taught preschool in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, finding joy in seeing her former students and their children out and about in OBX. As an accomplished artist, her interior designs and murals still grace businesses, and her angel ornaments continue to adorn countless Christmas trees. Donna’s zest for life led her through various passions—from founding the Chester Twirlettes (a school for baton twirlers) in her late teens and early adulthood to competitively showing Tennessee Walking horses. Later, she embraced Shag dancing, winning awards and becoming a member of the Society of Stranders (SOS), with a “True Shag Lover” marker placed in front of her favorite Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach.
Donna was an avid fan of the Washington Commanders and had an unwavering love for Jimmy Buffett. Her hearty and joyful laugh could light up any room, and her kindness, generosity, and nurturing spirit were witnessed by so many. She loved fiercely, without judgment and cherished all as evidenced by her leadership and volunteerism in several organizations.
Donna’s love extended to her son, Raymond (Ashley) Neace III, granddaughter, Aliyah Carr, great-grandson Buxton, and her loving family in Virginia, all who will proudly carry her legacy of kindness and joy.
The family wishes to offer sincerest thanks and appreciation to Donna’s closest friends, who have been an unbelievable source of kindness, support, and comfort during this time.
A service to celebrate Donna’s life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the on-line registry at www.gallopfuneralservices.com
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family..
My dearest friend and sister in Christ 🙏 I know that you are walking those streets of Gold with Chantel and praising God. Prayers for the family 🙏 hugs and prayers for God to help you through your grief! Gone but never forgotten,.
I was so sorry to hear this news today. Such a sweet soul, it was truly an honor to know her. Donna you are with your daughter now may you rest in peace. Sending prayers to all her friends and family.
Donna was a light for us all, even as she faced the darkness. She was a true Mother, Grandmother, and recently Great-Grandmother. She sparked the light in many of us in the Outer Banks! God bless her family. Our hearts are with you.
So sorry for your loss . Donna was a good soul she will be missed forever.
Godspeed my Beautiful Friend 😢💔🙏🌻
Our lives our better for your time in it. Rest easy now!
My thoughts and prayers and positive energies for everyone who was blessed with the privilege of meeting and or knowing the earth angel we call Donna.
I am so sorry. I am beside myself. She was a second mother to me. I just talked to her Tuesday. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted. I love you Mama . Rest in peace and I will miss our weekly talks.
Oh, how I am going to miss my neighbor, my buddy. Donna was such a blessing to me from the moment I moved in 1 door down from her. I will cherish the memory I have of going out to Shipwrecks for dinner Saturday night to pick up some bikers! The bikers were a bust, but several of her friends sat down and reminisced with her. She was so happy she glowed, just like in her picture! What a gift that memory is to me. She's gone too soon. I love you my dear friend. See you later.
Donna was such a peaceful wise spirit. She helped so many and loved so freely. My heart goes out to her family. She is missed already.
Oh, my dear friend of 20+ years, I will miss you! You were my children's pre-school teacher, my baby sitter and instant friend from the start of her answering phone "Donna Brady. " We cherished our friendship and always kept in touch through good and bad. She was an angel on earth, would give anyone her last dollar she didn't have to give and could talk the paint off the walls:) Loved her, will miss her, RIP friend!
Ms.Donna You were a teacher to all 3 of my girls. I will forever hold you in my heart. Your love for the babies, I will never forget! I love you,godspeed!
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms.Donna thought my two girls when they were young and they just loved her. She truly was a genuine person.
A beautiful lady inside and out. . . So talented and so sweet she will be greatly missed...
I just don’t even know where to start. I just saw her not to long age. Donna was my sister-in-law. She really had a heart of gold and was always there to help anyone. Her heart was broken after Chantel passed but is now up there with her and many others. We were always texting about this and that. I will truly miss her. My condolences to Ray, Ashley and Aliyah. Donna, you will be missed by so many. Keep everyone straight up there. Love, Marnie
So sad to hear of Donna's passing. She was an amazing person and survived many upheavals in her life with aplomb. She will be missed.
You have my sympathy from the bottom of my heart. You and Ashley are in my prayers.
It’s with deepest sympathy that I send my condolences to you and all family members. She loved you so good!!!
Donna was a good friend to me in a time of need. I am grateful for having known her and listened to her many wise words. My heart goes out to Aliyah, whom I have not seen since she was a child. I will be praying for the whole family
I am very sorry and sad to see this. Donna at one time cared for the babies and children in our church's nursery. She was just the best ever - they loved her. When ever i saw her, her face lit up with that beautiful smile and we gave each other hug.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Bubbles up!
...my 💔skipped a beat...i miss you my friend... Lunch is on me next time ❤️🩹
...my 💔skipped a beat...i miss you my friend... Lunch is on me next time ❤️🩹 🤟
My Dearest Aliyah Love Brady... YOU are LOVED My HEART aches for the loss of My friend and 💔your Loving Grandma And Mother
Donna was my neighbor and my friend 😇 We shared some good times together. She will be missed. Always happy with a SMILE
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family..
My dearest friend and sister in Christ 🙏 I know that you are walking those streets of Gold with Chantel and praising God. Prayers for the family 🙏 hugs and prayers for God to help you through your grief! Gone but never forgotten,.
I was so sorry to hear this news today. Such a sweet soul, it was truly an honor to know her. Donna you are with your daughter now may you rest in peace. Sending prayers to all her friends and family.
Donna was a light for us all, even as she faced the darkness. She was a true Mother, Grandmother, and recently Great-Grandmother. She sparked the light in many of us in the Outer Banks! God bless her family. Our hearts are with you.
So sorry for your loss . Donna was a good soul she will be missed forever.
Godspeed my Beautiful Friend 😢💔🙏🌻
Our lives our better for your time in it. Rest easy now!
My thoughts and prayers and positive energies for everyone who was blessed with the privilege of meeting and or knowing the earth angel we call Donna.
I am so sorry. I am beside myself. She was a second mother to me. I just talked to her Tuesday. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted. I love you Mama . Rest in peace and I will miss our weekly talks.
Oh, how I am going to miss my neighbor, my buddy. Donna was such a blessing to me from the moment I moved in 1 door down from her. I will cherish the memory I have of going out to Shipwrecks for dinner Saturday night to pick up some bikers! The bikers were a bust, but several of her friends sat down and reminisced with her. She was so happy she glowed, just like in her picture! What a gift that memory is to me. She’s gone too soon. I love you my dear friend. See you later.
Donna was such a peaceful wise spirit. She helped so many and loved so freely. My heart goes out to her family. She is missed already.
Oh, my dear friend of 20+ years, I will miss you! You were my children’s pre-school teacher, my baby sitter and instant friend from the start of her answering phone “Donna Brady. ” We cherished our friendship and always kept in touch through good and bad. She was an angel on earth, would give anyone her last dollar she didn’t have to give and could talk the paint off the walls:) Loved her, will miss her, RIP friend!
Ms.Donna You were a teacher to all 3 of my girls. I will forever hold you in my heart. Your love for the babies, I will never forget! I love you,godspeed!
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms.Donna thought my two girls when they were young and they just loved her. She truly was a genuine person.
A beautiful lady inside and out. . . So talented and so sweet she will be greatly missed…
I just don’t even know where to start. I just saw her not to long age. Donna was my sister-in-law. She really had a heart of gold and was always there to help anyone. Her heart was broken after Chantel passed but is now up there with her and many others. We were always texting about this and that. I will truly miss her. My condolences to Ray, Ashley and Aliyah. Donna, you will be missed by so many. Keep everyone straight up there. Love, Marnie
So sad to hear of Donna’s passing. She was an amazing person and survived many upheavals in her life with aplomb. She will be missed.
You have my sympathy from the bottom of my heart. You and Ashley are in my prayers.
It’s with deepest sympathy that I send my condolences to you and all family members. She loved you so good!!!
Donna was a good friend to me in a time of need. I am grateful for having known her and listened to her many wise words. My heart goes out to Aliyah, whom I have not seen since she was a child. I will be praying for the whole family
I am very sorry and sad to see this. Donna at one time cared for the babies and children in our church’s nursery. She was just the best ever – they loved her. When ever i saw her, her face lit up with that beautiful smile and we gave each other hug.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Bubbles up!
…my 💔skipped a beat…i miss you my friend… Lunch is on me next time ❤️🩹
…my 💔skipped a beat…i miss you my friend… Lunch is on me next time ❤️🩹 🤟
My Dearest Aliyah Love Brady… YOU are LOVED
My HEART aches for the loss of My friend and 💔your Loving Grandma And Mother
Donna was my neighbor and my friend 😇 We shared some good times together.
She will be missed.
Always happy with a SMILE