Elma (Elizabeth Mary) PEARSON

23rd March 1930 - 2nd December 2023
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J Fraser & Sons' Chapel
cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Friday 8 December 2023, 1:30PM
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PEARSON, Elma (Elizabeth Mary).

Peacefully on Saturday 2 December 2023, at Southland Hospital on the 94th hole of her life. Dearly loved wife of the late Warwick. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Liz and John Thayer, Jillian and Neil Boniface, Russell and Joanna. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Sarah; Todd, Staci and Toby; Simon, Anna, Isabella and Harry; Scott, Megan, Emerson and Beauden; Juliet, Joe and Lizzie; Mark, Letta, Sophia, Oakley and Eli; Jamie and Lauren; and Ryan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Doug* and Betty* Marshall, Ruby and Eric* Lindsay, and Billie* and Graham* McFarlane. Friend of Kerryn, Nigel and Brendan and families. The service for Elma will be held in J Fraser and Sons' Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday 8 December at 1.30 pm followed by Elma’s interment at the Eastern Cemetery. No flowers please. Messages to 363 Yarrow St, Invercargill 9810 or on Elma’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a Livestream link can be found.

Messages

Dear Jillian, Russell, Liz and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Elma's passing. She was a very great lady, in every sense of the word. Bright, indomitible and lots of fun. I used to smile at her valiant (and ultimately successful) lobbying for a public toilet at the north end of Queens Park near the golf course. Those poor councillors and Robyn P didn't realise what they were up against! And I remember having a very fun Mother's Day with Elma and Jillian, sharing a bottle of bubbles and lots of hilarity. Remembering her and all of you in our prayers. Much love Eirwen and Steve
Eirwen Harris Mitchell, Lauder
Condolences to you all from the George Street Harvey girls! Lovely memories.
Kindest regards.
Liz McKenzie, Richmond
Dear Jillian and family, so sorry to read of your Mum’s passing. Lots of love, Carol and Murray Smith
Carol Smith, Cromwell
So sorry to read about your Mum’s passing Jillian and families.
Always remember her smile and bright personality.
Chris and Gavin Piercy
Chris Piercy, Picton
Thinking of all family & friends. Deepest sympathy.
Shirley Palmer , Winton