Died: 19th August 2025

Service: 26th August 2025

Joy passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday 19th August 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.

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.

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.

(*denotes deceased.)

A graveside service for Mum will be held at the Wairio Cemetery on Tuesday 26th August 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