of Lake Jackson, TX
April 11, 1931 - August 26, 2020
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After graduating from High school in Houston, Toni attended Mexico City College where she majored in Spanish. She subsequently taught both Spanish and English for over 30 years at Lake Jackson Junior High School. Her former students remember her as a very passionate teacher who took her profession quite seriously while creating a fun atmosphere in her classroom. After retiring as a teacher, she volunteered at several food banks and tutored adults who were striving to improve their reading skills. Toni loved animals, especially cats, and was a very strong advocate against animal cruelty. She owned many cats throughout her adult life. She was a woman of faith and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Jackson.
Toni is predeceased by her wonderful husband, Glenn Galloway; and her brother, Charles Lubowski.
She is survived by her daughter, Gina Lepper; son, Steve Lepper (Debbie); grandchildren, Steven Lepper (Erin), Philip Lepper (Beth), Travis Lepper, and Lauren Garcia; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Lucas, Sydney, and Megan. She is also survived by her cat, Spunky, who was her constant companion.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful caretakers from Caring Senior Service of Brazoria County and hospice nurses from IPH Home Health Care and Hospice who kept Toni entertained and comfortable during the final months of her life. Their help and support were invaluable to Toni and her family. In addition, the family would also like to thank and acknowledge her great neighbor and friend, Isaac Sanchez, who visited and looked after Toni daily for many years.
Due to the corona virus pandemic, the family will have a private ceremony for Toni. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the SPCA of Brazoria County.
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7 Condolence(s)
Yolanda Soliz
Corpus Christi, TX
Friday, November 13, 2020
Sharing in your sadness. Wishing you peace and comfort. With Deepest Sympathy.
Toni was my mentor during my first year of teaching at Lake Jackson Intermediate. She was so kind and generous to me and a very talented Spanish Teacher. I replaced her dear colleague Irene Bogg. I regret not staying in touch with Toni.
ann
, TX
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Toni was a wonderful food pantry co-worker. Her kindness and geniality were evident in her dealings with clients, and her sparkle brightened the atmosphere.
Mary Harnden
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Senora Lepper is the name I knew her by as my Spanish teacher. I loved her passion, her enthusiasm and joy she shared as a teacher. She has twinkly smiling eyes. She made a big difference in my life and I appreciated her throughout my life; when our paths crossed she always remembered me and had a kind word to share.
She is a star that will be missed but remembered when I look into the evening sky.
Joy Stanley
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
I will miss Toni so much. When I first came into Society of St. Stephen, she would always help me with cases that had to have an interpreter in Spanish. I loved she was always dressed in purple and that she had the biggest heart for the cases she worked. Toni could make you laugh so hard when she would tell about her cases and how she just had to give extra money than what we designated. I have really missed her when she became ill the last few years. Will miss her happy face. She reminded of my late mother.
Henry
, TX
Monday, September 7, 2020
Thank you for everything you taught us. You will be missed so much.
Jenice Fernandez
Lake Jackson, TX
Monday, September 7, 2020
Gina, Steve and Debbie, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jenice
Linda
Lake Jackson, TX
Monday, September 7, 2020
Toni was a member of Society of St. Stephen, a FUMC mission group that helps families with rent and utility expenses. I got to know Toni through Society. She was a beautiful and kind lady. Since Toni was bilingual, she worked with the Spanish speaking families in understanding their needs. Toni often contributed anonymously to funding the mission. Sending prayers and condolences to the family,
Linda Miles