Ms. Antonia Charles

Obituary Antonia (Toni) Cecile Charles of Kansas City, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on February 23, 2023. She was 69 years old. Home, a symbol of family and love is where Toni felt most comfortable. Her home was always full of love and laughter all the time. Any day you could find a family member visiting, in need of that special joy you could only get at Aunt Toni’s. Toni was born in Kansas City on August 1, 1953, to parents James and Carmilla Charles. Toni was one of seven children in the home with one brother out of the home. Toni was a graduate of Paseo High School, class of 1971. She began working for the US Postal Service in 1981. She worked 40 years and three days before retiring in 2021. Throughout her career she worked as a Window Clerk at many post offices across the metro, with South Troost being her last location to sell her last stamp and weigh her last package. Toni lived a life of Catholic faith and was a parishioner for most of her life at St. Therese Little Flower. Her last mass was a sincere and humbling moment shared with her daughter and granddaughter where they were all able to receive communion together. She was a loyal Chief’s fan for many years. Most of her wardrobe consisted of Chief’s t-shirts and sweatshirts, even pajamas and slippers. Most of the décor in the home is…you guessed it, Chiefs. Toni loved being with her family and spoiling her nieces and nephews. She had a specific and special relationship with each of them. She was the fun auntie who took them for ice cream and movies. Later they would return the gesture and take her to brunch and movies. Those who knew Toni, knew she spoke her mind freely and had little patience for foolishness. She was also the warmest and most kind hearted woman you would ever meet. You could count on her to share her faith and remind you that you were loved. Toni was known for sending funny emojis and the warmest “good God morning,” message to family to start the day and always a good night prayer or word. They say home is where the heart is. So, it was especially important for her home to be a space of joy and laughter. A place where the family can come together to love on each other. Sundays were for family. All of her brothers and sisters and their children and children’s children would gather each week to share a meal and fellowship. It was not uncommon to have upwards of 50 people in the house every Sunday. It was fitting that she was home when she was called to her heavenly home. Toni was preceded in death by both parents, brother, William Vernon (Red) Charles and brother Charles Goodseal. She is survived by her daughter, Lani and son in-law Terrance Stigler, siblings, Toya Colbert, James (Rose) Charles, Steven Charles, David Charles and Danielle (John) Wynne. She leaves to cherish, granddaughters Maya Charles and Carrington Stigler and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church on Friday, March 3, 2023, with visitation at 11:00 AM with Funeral Mass at 12 PM. There will be a procession to the graveside committal at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2201 Cleveland Ave. Kansas City, MO immediately following Mass. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ms. Antonia Charles, please visit our floral store. Read More

Ms. Antonia Charles

August 1, 1953 - February 23, 2023