Celebrating the life of Toni Callahan, a shining light who touched countless hearts. Born
on April 1, 1952, in San Diego, California, Toni shared her birthday with her twin brother Tommie. Together they brought great joy to their parents, Charlie and Grace Callahan, who preceded her in death. The Callahan family was blessed with three children, and their eldest, Joyce, lovingly stepped into a guiding role after their mother’s passing, raising Toni and Tommie with devotion and care.
Toni’s life reflected her generous and loving nature. She was a source of encouragement, always speaking truth with kindness. Her early education at Logan
Elementary, Memorial Junior High, and San Diego High School prepared her for a life
filled with purpose. As a Teacher’s Assistant at Chollas Elementary School and an event
usher at several venues, she shared warmth and joy with everyone she met.
Toni’s faith was the foundation of her life. She accepted Christ as a young girl and was
baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend
Johnson. Later she became a member of New Paradise Baptist Church, where she
lifted her melodious voice in the choir, bringing inspiration to all who listened.
As she moved into adulthood, Toni experienced the blessings of motherhood. Her first
son, Trinell, filled her life with joy, and she was later blessed with five grandchildren who
became her pride and greatest happiness. Six years after Trinell’s birth, her second son,
Martell, arrived carrying his mother’s lively personality and loving spirit.
Toni was a devoted mother and grandmother who lived out the principle of unconditional
love. She supported her family with strength, wisdom, and compassion. Her love was
steady and abundant, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Toni’s earthly journey came to a close on November 3, 2025, but her legacy of love,
kindness, and compassion continues.
She is reunited with her heavenly Father and her parents in eternal peace.
Her family, including her sons Trinell Lewis with Kim and Martell Robinson, her sister Joyce Stidum, her twin brother Tommie Callahan, her grandchildren; Terrence, Trinell Junior, Tayah, Brandon, and Ryan Lewis, her bonus sisters; Emma Tillerson and Patricia Jackson, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, will cherish her memory forever.