Toni Darnay Turner-Brown

Toni Darnay Turner Brown, affectionately known as "Toni Tone Tone," passed away on February 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Born on December 20, 1975, in Ardmore, she was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend whose presence brought joy to many.

Toni had an impressive career; she began her work life at 1-800 Flowers before transitioning to Western Shamrock Finance Company. Later, she embraced the opportunity to work from home, allowing her to balance her professional commitments with her primary role as a dedicated mother. A proud member of the class of 1994 at Ardmore High School, Toni was always enthusiastic about learning and growing.

Known for her warm heart and infectious smile, Toni had a remarkable personality that uplifted those around her. She possessed a genuine spirit, always radiating positivity and kindness. Her friends and family will fondly remember her ability to bring laughter and light into any room she entered.

Toni's love for cooking was foundational in her life; she was a phenomenal cook who took pride in her culinary skills. Her passion for food often brought family and friends together, creating lasting memories around the dining table. More than anything, her greatest accomplishment was embracing motherhood. Toni cherished her role as a mother and loved her children — Corrie Jr. and Jymea — with everything she had.

Toni is survived by her loving husband, Corrie Brown, Sr., her children, Corrie Jr. and Jymea, along with her brothers, Jimmie Hurd Jr. (Jamie) of Ardmore and Gregory Turner of Maryland. She is also survived by her aunts, Cecelia Owens and Virgie Stoughenborough, both of Ardmore, her uncles, Larry Louis of Ardmore and James Louis of Spokane, Washington, and her nephew, Dekevis Jordan. Toni held a special bond with her cousin and surrogate mother, Wanda Kemp, along with special family members India Kemp, Amanda Kemp, Toya Baker, Connie Vallas, Shameka Marshall, and Latisha Mack, in addition to numerous cousins, relatives, and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cleo Rena Louis, her father, Herschel Lee Turner, and her grandparents, Cleo and Tommy Louis, along with several uncles and aunts.

Toni will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her joyful spirit, and the love she generously shared with everyone she encountered. The legacy she leaves behind will be cherished by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at Kirk Funeral Home in Ardmore on February 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at First Baptist Church, Ardmore, on February 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM.