Looks by Toni Rachelle

Thank you to my friends and loyal patrons over the years. i truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and encouragement. ❤️

Regretfully, i must share the news that my husband, Ron passed away on December 3, 2024 after valiantly battling colon cancer for 2yrs, 3mos., 1week and 3 days! 💔🙏❤️‍🩹

To my loyal clients and friends; As most of you know, the salon has been closed for some time now due to the circumstances in my personal life. And first of all I would like to say thank you for your continued love and support through these trying times. What a blessing to have each of you in my life. Those who know me know that I am a person of faith. Many have wondered how we can endure through the loss of two children and a trecherous cancer battle for my husband. My answer to that is I have leaned into my faith and my Lord and savior. And though I have at times questioned and complained about the purpose, I have never questioned the power and love of my God. This journey has brought me to my knees and forced me to be less self reliant and to lean not only on the Lord but also on the people he has blessed me with. Admitting weakness is something that has been hard for me but it is a valuable lesson. For in our weakness His strength is perfected. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Our days on this earth are numbered and as my dear pastor used to say "none of us are getting out of here alive". My hope is that all who know me will not have pity but will rather observe and see that through all the messy miserable stuff of life, there is real hope; and that hope is Jesus. In Thessalonians it says we should not be ignorant as those who have no hope. As believers we grieve, but we grieve with hope for the future reunion with our loved ones. So though this journey is hard and not one I may have chosen, I will trust in the Lord all the more. I am changed. I see more clearly and hear more distinctly...and for now, the Lord has told me to take care of my husband. So I do not know if I will return to the salon or in what capacity my talents may be used In the future, but I do know that God has a plan...I am so grateful for each and every person I've met along the way, especially through the salon. You have all been a part of my learning and growing and I believe that every encounter was by design of a very loving creator. And that is really good news!

This picture was taken at my son Tyler's Celebration of Life...Jackson and Annabelle will both grow up without their daddys.

It is with great sadness and regret that I announce that the salon will be closed indefinitely. I lost my son Dustin, in April and now I have lost my son, Tyler…this mothers heart is shattered 💔

For those of you who may not already know; Toni has closed the salon for the month of August. Due to personal family events she is taking time to regroup…and looks forward to getting back to business in September.

The out pouring of love that has been displayed for Dustin; for Annabelle and for my family and me will never be forgotten. Thank you just doesn’t seem adequate to express my gratitude. As deep and crushing as the pain of losing our Dustin feels; our love must and will go on. Dustin’s family and I have already seen so much healing and restoration take place because of Dustin Kershner. This “sacrifice” will not be in vain. We have lost our son and our hearts are changed. Though the sadness will linger and always have some part of our heart; we will honor Dustin by being kinder and gentler and more accepting than we were before. That’s how we will honor him and teach his precious daughter who her daddy was and is as he lives on in our hearts.

There are not words to express the pain of losing a son. BUT the love, concern, prayers and donations that have been sent to support our sweet Annabelle, are absolutely profound and humbling. God bless you all for your genuine compassion…

https://gofund.me/4fff615c

Dustin Kershner's Legacy, organized by Jennifer Cassidy

My son, Dustin Kershner’s Service will be Saturday, April 22nd beginning with visitation at noon and a memorial service at 1pm at GROOVER FUNERAL HOME AT MANSION MEMORIAL PARK, 1400 36th Avenue E., Ellenton, Fl. 34222