August 12 1965, aged 39 years.

(Mother) Leone, (father) Terry, (children) Lisa, Nathan, Jaye (siblings), Terry Ann Plain - Coonamble, Tia Morris - Hervey Bay, Kylee Khuna - Hervey Bay, Peter Allan - Townsville.

(Grand parents) Jim and Isobell Vallett (dec) Lightning Ridge, Fred and Una Allen (dec) Orange (uncle), Bob Allen Lightning Ridge, (aunty) Susan Miller - Orange (grandchildren), Blake, Reece and Zohe (partner) Phillip Morris.

Toni spent her school years in Coonamble and was a noted horse-woman and Coonamble Pony Club member.

After completing school at Coonamble High, Toni hightailed it to her beloved Ridge.

Toni at a young age was a frequent visitor to her grandparents Jim and Isobell Vallet who lived in a mud hut on the 3 Mile flat over the road from the old opal pioneer Fred Bodell.

Fred thought the world of this young imp and called her his "Little Blue Eyed Blond".

A special mention also to respected gun lawn bowler Phillip Morris.

Throughout the long term relationship between Toni and Phillip things at a time took a nose dive but Phillip always remained a stalwart, attesting to the strong bond between the two.

Footnote:

At the mention of Toni's name I automatically picture what was once a very attractive 18-year-old girl and sadly this was not so long ago.

To leave us while still so young will have a sector who are irrespective judgementalists but they should pause and show compassion and understanding to this poor girl who for so long had her own personal demons to contend with.

Compiled by Col Hundy

Service to be held at Lightning Ridge Community Church on Saturday July 2 at 11am.