Polly Tonet O'Quinn

Polly Tonet O’Quinn, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Polly was born on May 20, 1935, in Harnett County to the late Jim Coleman and Delia Byrd Coleman. She was the last surviving member of her family of five siblings.

She met and married the love of her life, Enrico William Tonet, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1995. Polly later married Tom O’Quinn, who also preceded her in death.

A dedicated and hard-working woman, Polly was the owner and operator of Polly’s Beauty Salon on McArthur Road for many years. She took great pride in her work and found true joy in serving others through her profession.

She is survived by her loving children, Valery McDonald and husband Steve, and Eddie Tonet and wife Diane; grandchildren, Joseph Tonet, Rikki  and Christopher Tonet, Danny and April Melvin; great-grandchildren, Abrianna and Madysen Tonet; and Tom’s children, Ron and Judy.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

Online condolences may be made at  www.jerniganwarren.com

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