Toni Christine Royston

Toni Christine Royston, 71, of Pasadena, MD, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at home with her loving husband by her side. Born August 13, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Barbara Ann Redifer (Jones) and Guy E. Sparrow, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, James W. Redifer Sr. She is preceded by half-brothers James W. Redifer Jr. Toni married Chris Harry Royston in 1972 and together they shared 53 wonderful years together. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, volunteering at the local animal rescue and being an inspirational and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, her sons, Shawn, Shane, and Shanon, and her four granddaughters, Hunter, Carina, Kaylee, Fiona and her grandson John and her sister Marcy Taylor and half-brother Glenn Redifer and nephews and nieces.

In remembrance of Toni's life, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association at the link below. The Royston family thanks McCully Polyniak and Collins Funeral Home for their support and care at this difficult time.