Died: 7th Mar 2023

Funeral: 13th Mar 2023

(Peacefully, but definitely on her own timetable) on Tuesday, 7 March 2023 at Rowena Jackson.

The last of Grace & Denis Corkery’s family to return home.

A young 96, stubborn, independent, cheeky at times, fiercely loyal to her family and friends, adopted ‘mum’ and ‘granny’ of many, lover of music, and wonderful gardener.

Much-cherished wife and life-long friend of Stuart James Geange.

Deeply loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan (Stuart) and Audrey* Geange, Paul and Heather Geange, Diane and Daryl* Sleeman, and Dawn Geange.

Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of Wayne, Lisa, Cam, Amber, Sarah, Benjamin, Misharna, Sophie, and Beau.

Sister and sister-in-law to Maggie* and Gordon* Nunn, Dennis* and Thelma* Corkery, Alice* and Bob* Batt, Dave* Corkery, Edna* and Doug* McGrath, Mary* and Cyril* White, Alzer* and Les* Gill; sister-in-law of George* and Joyce* Geange.

Special friend to all her nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, on Monday, 13 March 2023 at 2.00pm.

If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Jessie’s page.

Messages to 148 Cunningham Crescent, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810.

*denotes deceased