Toni A. Gould

Toni A. Gould, 78, of Grain Valley, Missouri, and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 11:56 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Toni Ann Moon was born on January 14, 1948, to Tony and Helen Kathleen (Hopper) Moon in Iola, Kansas. Her warm smile and caring spirit touched everyone she met. A dedicated educator, Toni earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University in 1970, and her passion for teaching led her to earn a Master of Science in vocational education. For an incredible 47 years, she lovingly taught Family and Consumer Sciences at Marmaton Valley High School and Cherryvale High School, inspiring countless students. Even after her retirement in 2004, her love of teaching brought her back to Pittsburg High School where she taught Health Science Technology Education until 2012.

Toni’s greatest joy came from family, especially her beloved grandson, Greyson. She adored spending time with him. Whether singing and dancing, reading stories, or simply sharing quiet moments of laughter and love, her unwavering devotion and warm embrace made Greyson feel like the most special part of her world. Her grandson was not only her family, but her heart, and her love for him was evident in everything she did.

On June 29, 1974, Toni married the love of her life, Don Gould, at First United Methodist Church in Parsons. Don preceded her in death on September 15, 2020, leaving a space in her heart that only love and cherished memories could fill.

Toni is survived by her son, Kyle Gould, his wife, Christa, and their son Greyson of Grain Valley, Missouri. Her legacy of kindness, patience, and love will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched.

A celebration of Toni’s life will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends from noon until the service begins. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery

The family kindly requests that donations be made directly to the family to help cover Toni’s medical expenses and ongoing needs during this time. Donations can be made directly to Kyle Gould via Venmo (@Kyle-Gould-15) or checks can be made payable to Kyle Gould and left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.