Doris Thelma Wills

21st February 1940 - 12th September 2025
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill
Thursday 18 September 2025, 1:30PM
Open live stream

Wills, Doris Thelma, nee Wakeling. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson, Friday 12th September 2025.

Dearly loved wife of York Wills for 63 years.

Deeply cherished mother of Janine, Debbie, and Lianne. Special grandmother of Sam and Italy.

Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Neroli and David Scollay. Loved sister-in-law of Bev Noble, the late Anne and Gordon Grant, Shelagh and the late Mac Stewart. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

Special lady to Andrew and Paul.

 

A service to celebrate Doris’ life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 1.30pm on Thursday 18th September 2025. Private interment to follow.

 

Digital messages may be left at Doris’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

Messages

My thoughts are with Wills family. A special lady now at peace
Gillian
Gillian Earnshaw, Winton
Dear Doris
Such a special and dearly loved woman. Your family was your world. Heartfelt.hugs to you all Yorkie, Janine. Debbie, Lianne, Sam, Italy and all closest to you. A lovely servant is welcomed into Kingdom of God in Jesus name.
❤️🙏❤️
Liz Black
Liz Black, Roxburgh
So many lovely memories of Mrs Wills from growing up in West Plains. She was such a beautiful lady, with a smile that made you feel so welcome. My thoughts and prayers are with you Janine, Debbie and Lianne and York as you grieve the loss of your beautiful wife and Mum xxx Karen Martens (Johnson)
Karen Martens, Tingira Heights NSW
Lianne, Italy and Paul.
So sorry to see of your lovely mum and nanas passing. She was such a sweet and gentle lady and we always enjoyed seeing her at equestrian events where she was always so proud. Thinking of you all xx
Lisa, Deane and Amelia McIntosh, Invercargill
Thank you Janine for taking me out to your family at Christmas time meeting such beautiful parents...and subsequently other visits to family farm....l never told you how much l enjoyed these visits with your mum and dad..your mum the rock and your dad the mischief maker...
Luke Skinner, Timaru
Sorry to hear that your mum has passed away Jannie and know she will be with all the love ones we have lost and I do feel your pain as , not a day go by thinking of my own parents . I know God will be at your side with you and your family .
John wright , Invercargill