In Remembrance Of
Toby Turley
Toby Ann (Gace) Turley, 63, of Edgerton, MO passed away February 11, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer.
She was born on May 16, 1961, to Julius David “JD” and Beverly Joy (Hendrix) Gace in Houston, Texas where she grew up and graduated from high school.
On May 17, 2004, she was united in marriage to Christopher Michael Turley. After their marriage they lived Ashtaubla, OH and in 2005, they moved to Platte County, Missouri where they made their home.
She took cosmetology in high school and was a licensed hairdresser for several years after graduating high school and passing the state board exam. She continued cutting family and friends hair throughout the years. She got her love for animals from her Granny Gace. Her favorite pets were her raccoons, her coyote “Snooks” and her pig “Pork Chop”. Toby loved children and even became a foster parent and fostered 54 children over a span of several years. Several of those children kept in touch throughout the years and even came to visit. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She would take them shopping and on Starbucks trips for cake pops and loved having sleepovers and movie nights at the house making homemade pizza and having snacks. She had a passion for photography especially wildlife and old barns. She always had a smile on her face and an animal close by and never knew a stranger.
Toby was a faithful servant of her lord and savior and was an active member of the Edgerton Christian Church. She was a wonderful daughter, a loving mother, an amazing wife, a dedicated friend and a beloved granny, who will be missed dearly.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Beverly Joy Gace and her father JD Gace.
Toby is survived by her husband Chris Turley; children Autumn Keefhaver (William), Nick McHenry (Stormie), Austin McHenry (Cheryl), George McHenry (Akuej Akoot), Megan Turley (Chad Corey), McKenzie Burgan (Adam), and Hunter Turley (Toby Patrick); grandchildren Lindsay, Henry, Archie, Jackson, Colson, Candice, A.J., Addilynn, Derick, Mayson, Millie, and Maddox; her sister Wendy Nichols (Mike); her brother Troy Gace (Sharon); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. all Monday, February 17th at Edgerton Christian Church, Edgerton, MO.
Burial at Ridgley Cemetery, Ridgely, MO.
Donations may be made to the Edgerton Christian Church.
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Service Details
Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgley, MO
10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, February 17th at Edgerton Christian Church, Edgerton, MO
11:00 a.m. Monday, February 17th at Edgerton Christian Church, Edgerton, MO
Comments & condolences
13 comments
Monique Wren
Toby,
I am so thankful to have met you all those years ago at such a young age. I loved seeing you all at the family get togethers so we could catch up and laugh. I will miss you as you were such an incredible person! I will miss our talks of faith, family and the love of picture taking of the great outdoors. I so loved your photos that you would share, I will miss that for sure. I know where you are and wow what an incredible place you now call home. Your faith was so inspiring, gave those around you so much hope, peace and joy. I really loved that we stayed in touch and I will miss you lots. To the family, if you ever need anything, please reach out to me. Much love, Monique & Kelley Wren
Mary Bonds
Prayers for comfort, peace and memories of happy times for each of you. I was at the hospital when she was born and although I didn’t see her often we talked often.
Adam and Rhonda Glazener
Dear precious family, I know it hurts to not have her here now. Adam and I are praying 🙏 and we love you all. God heal and hold you in His peace. ❤️A note to your mom: I love you TLu. You are 1 in a million. I am blessed to have had you as my dear friend in this part of life and looking forward to eternity together. Thank you for being you, always loving, kind, honest, and gentle. I cherish all the memories since the summer before high school. Have a blast up there. I will see you soon but you are always in my heart. Hugs my Dear. Love, RSu
Sandra Matthews
My sincere condolences to the family. Toby was absolutely one of the sweetest girls in our high school. She was a friend to everyone and she was always smiling. Praying your family will find comfort in your precious memories.
Kelly
Fly high beautiful! I love you!
Melissa Boyce
I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss. Even after all this time I can still hear her laugh. Y’all are in my prayers
Dwayne Theiss
Sending prayers Troy and Wendy and the rest of the family !!❤️❤️ Cancer sucks !!
Deb Clark
Toby such a beautiful soul. You will be missed by many. I enjoyed our talks and Facebook chats. Prayers to the family.
Ken and Dot Musgrove
We love ya honey. Will miss your sweet smile
JoAnn Thomas
Toby Ann love you we will all miss you praying for your family see you heaven one day
Gary Pixler
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as Toby has been called home to the Lord where she sits now pain free and with all the family members that had passed before her are now once again reunited. We will miss you, Toby as you were a great friend to myself and to many. Like a cowboy says to another cowboy this is not goodbye, this is only see you again along the trail. Sleep well, my friend and bask in the glory of God. Love you! Gary and Kristine.
Katrina Ricks
Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace and memories of joy during this difficult time.
Austin McHenry
Mom, you were the absolute pillar of our family. You will be missed immensely. I will think of you daily and cherish our memories forever. It has been an honor and privilege being your son.
-With the greatest amount of love,
Austin, Cheryl, AJ, and Addilynn