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Age 73, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home in Manchester. She was born March 26, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Ancie (Ealey) Shoemake.

Toni was a homemaker who focused on raising her children and adoring her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “the warden”.

On October 18, 1969, she married James T. Casey, in St. Clair Shores and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Randy (Renee) Casey of Chelsea, and Ricky (Dara) Casey of Manchester; daughter Tonya (Denny) Gajowiak-Casey of Hamtramck; son in-law, Louis Green; 13 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren; brother Mickey Shoemake; and 18 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Tammy Green-Casey, brothers Charles and Edward Shoemake, and her sister, Peggy Ann Shoemake (Gomez).

A celebration of life / open house will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., Chelsea, MI 48118, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that you simply join them to share memories.

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#2 Mr. Bill 2024-12-28 18:52
What can I say. for only meeting a little under 2 years ago. But words like awesome, caring, funny matriarch, loving, can't begin to describe grandma. Such a classy woman, carried herself well, not afraid to say what's on her mind. But best of all, I can see her patience and such undying love for everyone around her. I always chucked when she (in Southern draw) said my name "Mr. Bill"
She will be missed but in a better place. Memories and spirit will live forever. 831
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#1 Angela M. 2024-12-28 18:39
My Grandma. My best friend. My inspiration. My hero. The strongest woman I’ve ever known. You were everything. You were the light when things got dark, the shoulder to lean on when the weight of the world was heavy, and always the voice of reasoning when emotions were strong. I always knew I could count on you and your advice. Whether it be the soft pushes or the hard truth you, you always knew best. You were the best of everything a person could be. I will forever be grateful for you and your love, and will continue to carry you in everything that I do and everything that I am. I will be seeing you when the sun shines bright, when the stars light up the night sky, and every other beauty that life and this world brings. I will see you dancing and hear you singing to every song I hear that reminds me of you. I love you, Grandma. You are so much alive in my heart, forever.

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