With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Tonya Marie (Balentine) Alford of Denton, Texas, born in Borger, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 16, 2024 at the age of 66. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Tonya Marie's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Tonya Marie's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Wes Balentine and Freda Balentine of Borger, TX; her husband Gary Preston Alford; her children, Tiffany Buck (Joe Buck) of Plano, TX and Preston Alford (Jacey Alford) of Ardmore, OK; her grandchildren, Jude, Pax, Blake and Lochlan Buck; and her sisters, Cathy McKinney (Mark McKinney) of Granbury, TX and Michele Balentine of Fredericksburg, TX. She was also cherished by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, April 28th 2024 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at 9400 Ed Robson Blvd #8671, Denton, TX 76207. A graveside service was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home