Donna Lee Girardot

I saw Donna every two weeks so we got to know each other pretty well. She was always done up in her pearls, hair and makeup perfect and her late husband's wedding band on her right ring finger. She knew her time was drawing near so she always made sure to hug me tight after each visit. She was still getting around pretty well so asked if she could book more visits into this summer, ya know, just in case lol. She described herself as an "overachiever" since she proved her doctors wrong for...

Stephanie and family,
Sending you our deepest condolences. Your mom was an amazing woman who did so much for her community and family. Keeping you all and her in our prayers.

Kim and Briton Schwartz

Donna was a pillar of our community. Everything she did was to try and make this community a better place. She provided such leadership and insight for every committee and organization she was a part of. She was a dedicated friend, mentor and leader. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Cape Fear Homebuilders Association for many years. I also worked with her in many ways with politics . She was a master of seeking advice from all and making decisions based upon what was best for...

While I served as Director of the Master of Program at UNC Wilmington, Donna was one of the most visible and valuable members of our Practitioner Advisory Board. She firmly believed in the importance of our mission to prepare future leaders in the government and nonprofit sectors in the Cape Fear region, and served as a tremendous role model for everyone she worked with. She was a collaborator who tirelessly build bridges between people to improve the quality of life is our region. She was...

Donna was a remarkable woman. My wife Diane, and I had the privilege working with her, and members of the Home Builders Association & Board of Realtors. She taught us so much about governmental affairs, politics, and opened doors into other fields and non-profits. Her contributions to our community, in so many aspects will be her legacy. She will be sorely missed.