Toni Dixon Peters of Laurel passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born on June 22, 1961, in Crisfield, she was the daughter of the late Pauline and Cullen Dixon of Crisfield. Grandparents were the late Flora and John C. Somers, Sr., and Lillian and Norval Dixon, all of Crisfield.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, David Peters. In 1984, they met, married, and purchased the home in Laurel where they have lived throughout their entire marriage. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Beverly Peters of Seaford; sisters, Nicki Somers-Bashor of Marion Station, Md., and Patti Dixon of Pinewood, South Carolina; brother, Frederick Dixon (Lori) of Aguilar, Colorado; nephew, Christopher Rowe of Salisbury; nieces, Jenna Evans of Fruitland, Lauren Stoddard (Mark) of Eureka, Montana, and Ashley Carr-Evans of Chester Springs, Pa.; great-nieces, Brynna Stoddard of Eureka, Montana and Sophia Hanson of Chester Springs, Pa.; aunts, Anna Howard of Pasadena, Md. and Joan Sterling of Crisfield. She is also survived by many much-loved cousins, extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents and grandparents, she is preceded in death by her nephew, Shane Evans, formerly of Towson, Md.
Toni was a 1979 graduate of Crisfield High School, and after graduation she attended Wor-Wic Community College. For several years, she worked as a waitress, later moving up to a managerial position at the former Flagship Restaurant in Seaford. Her new career led her into the banking industry, working with Sussex Trust in Seaford as a teller, and then transferring to their branch in Laurel when they became Wilmington Trust. As her career in banking continued, she joined the Bank of Delmarva where she became the head teller for many years. She later became the manager of their fraud department until her retirement in 2024.
Toni enjoyed her home, spending time with her husband, all of her beloved fur babies, cooking; especially her family Thanksgiving dinners that were LEGENDARY, gardening, researching and preparing herbal remedies, and connecting with friends. She delighted in celebrating the holidays, particularly Christmas and Halloween, with beautiful decorations, delicious treats, and costumes that were over the top.
Toni’s final act of kindness was to give the “gift of life” and healing through organ and tissue donation. A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m., with a visitation to greet family and friends from 2-3 p.m. at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, Delaware 19956.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her honor to any local animal shelter, SPCA, or Humane Society, and also please consider becoming an organ donor in honor of our beloved Toni.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.