Antoinette “Toni” Walker, born December 4, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 88.
Toni was a proud graduate of Miami University and later earned her degree from Northeastern Illinois University in 1974, setting the foundation for a life of learning and personal growth. Toni worked in Elementary Education in Northbrook, IL from 1983 – 1995. After moving to Savannah, GA, Toni taught kindergarten at Esther Garrison School in Savannah from 1996-2001.
Toni was a member of St. Michael and All Angels, former choir member of St. Michael, as well as Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Toni was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, and a Master-docent at Telfair Academy.
Toni’s love of life, her infectious laughter, generosity, kindness, and mischievous humor (particularly with her loving sisters!) were unmatched. Toni had a creative streak that led her to watercolor painting, musical talents including choral and guitar, and an adventurous love of travel. Toni enjoyed playing bridge, swimming, and surrounding herself with the love of friends and family always.
Toni’s adventurous, creative, and wonderful way with children shined in her career and her family – from tobogganing with her children and grandchildren, her above-and-beyond work with her students, her endless ways to create and inspire others to pursue their talents.
Toni is preceded by her parents, Rowland and Jeanne Beddoe Kleine, and her husband, Daniel James Walker.
Toni is survived by her sons: Jeffrey, Scott, and Tod Forester; daughter’s-in-law: Roweena
Benitas Forester, and Mary Minnick Forester; granddaughters Beljeanne Forester and Dona
Carla Forester; sisters: Karen Nickles, Jennifer Rech; and brother: Douglas Kleine
Memorial Service will be held Sunday August 10, 2025, at 3pm at Wesley Gardens, 278 Shipyard Rd, Savannah, GA 31406.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to breast cancer research charities of your choice.
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Jan Falcone
No truer friend could one ever ask for. Toni loved people and life. A true talent in so many ways. Our 40+ years of friendship were special. May she rest in peace with those friends and family that have gone before her. God loves her. 🙏🙏🙏
Bonnie Delvers
Toni was a bright spot where ever she was; a stalwart member of the choir with lots of energy. We will miss her exuberance! May she rest in peace.
Fondly,
Peter and Bonnie Delvers
Bee Burke
Our deepest condolences to your family and you. We were deepest sad when we received the news about passing of Grandma Toni. She was an amazing woman and above and beyond person and you wished you have met someone like her in your lifetime . May she rest in peace and reunite with Grandpa Dan in heaven. Forever in the Burke’s heart.
Fondly,
The Burke’s Family
(Tim,Bee, Tia, Natalie, Breana, and Zach)
Joanna Ellis
I was so saddened to hear today of Toni’s death. We were together in the choir at St. Michael and All Angels and she always was a joy to be around. Even when our church shut its doors I still kept in contact with Toni periodically. I spoke with her last about two months ago. She will be greatly missed! May Toni rest in peace and rise in glory!