Mary Anntoinette Owen- always called Toni died on 01/09/22 after a long battle with COVID-19. She was 74. She was born in Salinas, CA, but was a lifelong Texan. Toni is predeceased by Richard and Mary Brice Owen and Katherine Owen. Toni is survived by her younger sister, Christina Owen Feasley, her nieces, nephews- Ashley Feasley Hyland , Eric Feasley, Ross Peavey, , Erin Peavey, her great nephews and niece - Owen, Michael and Elena as well as her Wolters and Shumate cousins. Toni has gone to the loving arms of the Lord and her mama, Mary Brice Owen.
From the beginning, Toni was a miracle. Born a 26 weeks baby, weighing 28 oz- she survived against all odds. The medical treatment that saved her, rendered her blind. She was the first child of her young parents and they struggled to well care for her and did wonderfully.
All who knew Toni were enriched by her sweet nature and amazed by her savant- dates. When Toni met anyone, she would hold the hand and ask for the entire family’s birthdays. She knew when that day was and would be in the future. She was never wrong. Equally astonishing - she would always remember all those birthdays; a true savant in an intellectually disabled, completely blind person.
Toni also loved music- classical and musical theatre. We who grew up with Toni remember many trip to Fair Park and other musical venues in Dallas. The Nutcracker was a favorite. She was also a fan of chocolate cake- for every occasion - her birthday, baby Jesus’ birthday - everyday!
Toni was longtime resident of St Mary’s in Clarksville, LA and Holy Angels in Shreveport, LA.
In lieu of flowers- honorariums May be made to Ursuline Academy of Dallas 4900 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75224 to the musical theatre department in Toni’s name.
Toni will be sorely missed by her sister and all of her family. To know Toni was to love her. An angel among us has slipped these mortal coils and many will irrevocably moved by her dear person , her life and her legacy.
A Catholic mass and celebration of Toni’s life will occur in the spring.
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