On June 25, 2024, Mary Antoinette “Toni” Barnes, 77, passed away peacefully at home following a years-long battle with frontotemporal dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to David and Anna Lauretta (nee Tolley) Damon, Toni grew up on Wilkens Avenue, and attended St. Benedict’s and later, Edmondson High School. While still a teenager, she began working for C&P Telephone Company, which later evolved into Bell Atlantic and ultimately, Verizon. This led to a career that spanned 29 years until retirement at the age of 45.
Most important to Toni was her family, always a steadfast supporter of those she loved. She and her husband, Tom Barnes, were married for 38 years before his passing in 2016. Together they raised daughter Kristy in Linthicum, where they spent the majority of their married life. They enjoyed the simple pleasures of life such as gardening, spending time at the beach, or just taking a long Sunday drive.
In her later years, she endured her illnesses with great fortitude and a strength that allowed her to persist for so long. Attributing to her longevity was the work of her caregiving team, and the family would like to thank Janelle, Folasade, Sarah, and Susan for providing such loving care through the years.
Predeceased by her parents and husband, she is survived by daughter Kristy Barnes, son-in-law Jeffrey Powell and beloved granddog Mocha.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration (theaftd.org).
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