Nolene "Toni" Donaldson Gray

Nolene "Toni" Donaldson Gray, 78, left this earth on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Toni was born August 27, 1934 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Noel and Jewel (Watson) Grice. Toni relocated to Carlsbad in 1978 from Phoenix to work in the real estate sales industry. Along with her son, Kelly Bell and June Wheeler they created a successful real estate appraisal firm. Toni developed many friendships over the years while operating the business. She is survived by her devoted husband, Charles Gray; son, Kelly Bell of Chander, AZ; daughter, Genie Thompson of Camp Verde, AZ; four grandchildren: Desiree, Alden, Savannah and Lily and two great-grandchildren: Megan and Max. Toni, as she discussed with her friend, Billie Jenkins, hopes there are poker machines in heaven and looks forward to Elvis' next concert. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Home Hospice, 1300 N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or Carlsbad Low Vision Support Group, 408 San Juan Manor, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.