TONI PARKS-PARSONS

I met Toni in Torquay in the 1990s. She was exhibiting some of her photographs in an art show I was involved in. She was absolutely lovely.

I will always hold dear the fascinating telephone calls we had over the last few years of her fabulous life...never one to mince her words that wonderful Toni.

Beautiful memories from Torque and London ❤

Toni would be delighted to be watching the test cricket England v Pakistan this week as she lived her cricket

I met Toni , G_d Bless Her, after a lecture she did in the village during the early'90's and it was an immediate love on both sides. We both liked each other's images and every time Toni came state side she would call and we would break bread together and laugh over stories. We both believed in what my Father, G_d Bless Him, a General Practitioner said, Laughter is the best medicine. When we first met I had no idea who her Father was and was floored when she told me since I really admired...

We met Toni and her brother David in recent years while attending the annual Gordon Parks Celebration in Fort Scott, KS, Gordon's hometown. Toni had her boundaries with unfamiliar people like us, but when she opened to us she was warm, brightly funny, and engaging. In Fort Scott, she was comrade to the legions of photographers and friends of Gordon who were showcased in the bright light of his achievements. Toni's Choice of Weapons was determination and artistry. Toni, in Fort Scott we will...

Toni was a wonderful and beautiful woman whom I am so glad me and my family had the opportunity to learn to know and love. Her spirit will always remain. My thoughts are with Toni's family. Love & codolences, Carola Lång-Howard.

we all loved Toni, we visited her in Torquay, she stayed with us in London. Derek, her husband was my favourite uncle previously married to my aunt Ann , my mothers sister.
She loved to watch english test cricket, which is amazing in itself, as she was too...amazing.

I visited Toni this past December after I told her I was writing a book about her father's relationship with his hometown. She offered best wishes and agreed to meet with me to share stories. She was so gracious--even insisted I stay as her house guest. I left that visit thinking of her as a powerful woman! Rest in Peace Toni. I feel lucky to have met you.