Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Edward and Lula Mae Hughes Smith. Toni graduated from Ware Shoals High School in 1967. Her career led her to work at First Citizens in Ware Shoals where she was branch manager and it was from there that she gained trust and friendships of many. She also served on the Ware Shoals Town Council and The Catfish Feastival Committee for many years. She was very proud of her hard and successful work on the Veterans Memorial.

Toni was a true friend with many acts of kindness and generosity. She was always one to give without expecting anything in return. She had a strong will, unwavering determination, and love and support of her community. We are left with an unfillable void in our lives yet we find comfort in the memories and everlasting love we shared with Toni. She will forever reside in our hearts.

A member of First Presbyterian Church of Ware Shoals, Toni attended Concord Baptist Church in Anderson since moving there. She was a member of the ABC Club (Anderson By Choice), SOUL Bible Study and Singles Sunday School Class of Concord Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Hix Culbreath to whom she was married to for 47 years. Also by her precious daughter Selena Connor Culbreath that she cherished and has kept her memory alive for 35 years.

After Hix passed away Toni moved to Anderson and met many new friends including Ed Brent who has been a friend, companion, dancing partner and traveling buddy. They became engaged and have enjoyed life together for the past 7 years. Ed will cherish his memories with Toni and will care for her adored dog Simba.

She is survived by her fiancé Ed Brent, three sisters, Shelia Taylor (Len), Cindy Harris (George), and Bennie Smith Thompson, five nieces and nephews, Andrea Cabe (Frank), Lance Taylor (Brittany), Allison Taylor, Genevieve Harris, and Jacob Harris (Beth), four great-nieces and two great-nephews.

Funeral services will be at held at 2 PM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel, Honea Path with Rev. Don Defino officiating. Burial will follow in Oakbrook Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Byron Wood.

The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at Pruitt Funeral Home prior to the service. Toni’s family would like express sincere thanks to Dr. Joanna Sadurski, MD for her exceptional care and to Paula Gump for her help during Toni’s toughest days and also a sincere thank you to the staff of Hospice of the Upstate and Rainey Hospice House of Anderson. The family has requested that memorials be made in the form of contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Ware Shoals, 2 Mill St. Ware Shoals SC 29692. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com.