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KERNERSVILLE - Donna Marie Gliwa Wodarczyk, 64, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. Donna was born on February 17, 1959, in Philadelphia, PA to Bernard and Eleanor Parker Gliwa. Growing up in Philadelphia offered many opportunities for ice skating, which Donna enjoyed greatly as a child. She enjoyed crafting, Disney and spending time with family. Christmas was Donna’s favorite holiday, and always looked forward to decorating the house while watching Christmas movies. Donna was all about taking care of others. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by a life-long friend, Karen McHale. Surviving are her husband, Rob Wodarczyk; her daughter, Lauren Sell (James); her son, Robbie Wodarczyk (Shelby); two grandsons, Austin and Landon Sell; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Noah Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. The Vigil will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel, with a Vigil Service beginning at 6:00 pm with Father Carter presiding .
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3950 Macy Grove Road, Kernersville, NC 27284


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