Joy passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill). Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Brent and Linda. Loved Nana of Kimberley, Katelyn, and Abby and her step-grandchildren Jeremiah, Daniel, Micaela, and Sam. Adored daughter of the late Reginald and Eva and loved sister and sister-in-law of Murray and Irene, Ray* and Jean*, Fay and Eric Wardle, Gavin*, Ian*, and Marion* and nieces Lynda, Sandra*, Wendy, and Lisa, and family friend of Donna and Peter Booth and extended family and friends. A special 'thank you' to Rebecca from Hospice and the staff at Rowena Jackson who cared for Joy in her final days and all other caregivers who knew and looked after Mum in her final years. A graveside service for Mum will be held at the Wairio Cemetery, on Tuesday, August 26, at 2.00pm, followed by refreshments at the Ohai Hall. Messages to 34 Billy Way, RD 4, West Plains, Invercargill 9874, or on Joy's tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz(*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times on Aug. 23, 2025.