Antoinette Marie Scott, affectionately called "Toney" by friends

and her younger nieces and nephews, was born to the late Ernestine

Thompson-Scott and Howard Scott on December 30, 1956. Antoinette

was nurtured and raised as their daughter by the late Edwina and

Lloyd Wells. She passed peacefully at home with her niece, Michele

Anderson, by her side on April 13, 2022.

She was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated

from Western High School in 1974.

Antoinette joined the U.S. Marine Corp, but after completing basic

training determined it was not for her. She was honorably discharged.

She would then go on to be employed as an MTA transit bus driver.

After 13 years of driving buses and wanting to drive something

"bigger" she became a cross country truck driver. She enjoyed driving

her 18-wheeler to different states and even took her nephew along for

the trips, prompting her sister to ask, "when are you bringing my child

back home.'

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Antoinette enjoyed her passion for driving trucks until

her health prevented her from doing so.

Antoinette loved dancing, singing, and hanging out with friends

and family. She also enjoyed road trips to the casinos. With her, you

had to be prepared for anything because a day trip could turn into a

weekend getaway if the "machines and tables" were working in her

favor. You could catch her watching a basketball or football game

during their respective seasons and playoffs. She also loved to eat,

especially seafood. As soon as crabs were in season, they were on her

table. We all knew to make sure she had the Benadryl on the table as

well. She was severely allergic to shellfish. If you knew Toney, you

know that did not stop her. She faithfully took her Benadryl before

and after each crab feast.

Anyone that knew Toney loved her. Her jovial personality would

always lift everyone's spirits. Her kindness and willingness to help

knew no limits. She would be your personal mechanic, driver, GPS,

comedian, or bodyguard when asked. Her famous saying was "I'm a

jack of all trades, but master of none."

Toney loved fiercely and

deeply. We take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace, but her

bright light will forever live on in our hearts.

Antoinette leaves to cherish her memory: sisters (Wells) Victoria,

Maeling, and Edwina; siblings (Scott) Iva, Howard Jr., Debbie,

Dwight, Naomi, Thomas, Meryl, Gregory, Pam, and Kevin; aunts and

uncle, Creolia, Franklin Sr., and Lorretta; devoted niece & caregiver

Michele; godchildren, Monique and Evan; devoted partner of over 40

years Cynthia; and a host of family and friends.