Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at Kevin Hickman Hospital wing on Thursday, August 14 2025, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and precious wife of Allan. Very much loved mum and mum-in-law of Louise and Michael, Kieran and Aleisha, and loved grandmother of Lucus. Loved daughter of the late Gerald and Violet George, (Naseby). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Yvonne and Don. Sister of Brian and Cliff. Andrea will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her kindness, strength, courage, humour and deep love for her family. A big thank you to the staff at Kevin Hickman Hospital for their care of Andrea. Messages c/o the Mincher family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. As per Andrea's wishes, the family will be holding a private celebration of her life.

Published by Southland Times on Aug. 23, 2025.