Justine Torrence Toney

September 3, 1926 – October 21, 2020

Funeral services for Justine Torrence Toney, 94, of Biloxi, MS will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Capps Funeral Home in the chapel with Rev. Mark Wicker officiating.

Mrs. Toney passed away at The Pillars in Biloxi, MS on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born September 3, 1926 in Ludlow, Mississippi to the late Maude and Richard Torrence.She was also preceded in death by her husband Dan Toney; daughter Patricia Williamson; grandson Lance Toney; sisters Julia Smith and Flossie Prestage; and brothers  C.H. Torrence, Johnny Torrence, and  J.W. Torrence.

She had a love for people and was talented too. Mrs. Justine had worked at Haspels, she also worked for the telephone company and was a Den Mother at Southwest Community College. She enjoyed working in the yard; even at the age of 89 she would have her ax or chainsaw in hand making sure the limbs were trimmed. Her other hobbies included cooking, reading, making quilts for the family, all of the grandchildren had a quilt especially made for them. She was also a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons  Larry (Sherry) Toney and Randy (Kim) Toney; daughters  Dinah (David) Merit and Barbara (Bill) Graham; sister Geneil Richardson; brother Donald Torrence; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers are Ricky Williamson, Stephen Williamson, Dustin Merit, Toney Williamson, Andy Williamson, and Jake Rodgers.

Visitation will be at Capps Chapel on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM.