Tonya Gray, 49, of Calera, Alabama, passed away at her home on August 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Roseann Gray; brother, Robert Gray; and mother in-law, Maelean Blanchard. Tonya is survived by her daughters, Sabrina Blanchard and Miranda Ballenger; grandchildren, Haileigh Blanchard, Brennan Strickland, Braxton Strickland, Brooklynn Ballenger, and Kyleigh Ann Bair; dad, Kenneth Gray, Sr.; and brother, Kenneth Gray, Jr.
Tonya’s legacy to her daughters is strength and independence. Both of which she was. She always made sure that her kids and grandkids were taken care of. They were number one in her life. They always brought her joy and happiness. She was a very well loved daughter, mother, sister, Nana, and friend.
Her visitation will be Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 1 pm at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home. A celebration of Tonya’s life will follow at 2pm. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery following the service.
