Elizabeth Jean McNeill (Beth)

30th January 1937 - 20th September 2025
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Thursday 25 September 2025, 10:30AM

McNEILL Elizabeth Jean (Beth) (nee Harrison)


Passed away peacefully with her girls at her side at Hospice Southland on Saturday 20th September 2025 aged 88years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Russell.
Much loved mother and mother in law of Karen and Ben Calder, and Julie and Clark Taylor.
Adored Grandma of Mark and Toni (Invercargill), Nicole and Jason (Auckland); Caitlin (Edinburgh), Harrison (Auckland), and the loved bonus Grandma of Nick and V (Canada).
Loved Gma of Lucy and Imogen (Invercargill); Oliver and Evie (Auckland).
In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service.
A service for Beth will be held on Thursday 25th September, 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow.
Messages to c/- J Fraser and Sons, PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to Beth’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

 

McNEILL Elizabeth Jean (Beth) (nee Harrison)


Loved sister and sister in law of Anne* and Albert* Cassidy, Max* and Vespa* Harrison, and James*
Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

 

Messages

My condolences to Beth’s family and to her Inner Wheel world. You have lost an amazing friend
Mandy Everett, Queenstown
So very sorry Karen and all your family to read of your lovely mums passing !!
You are in our thoughts and sending you all our very deepest sympathy 🙏🙏
Lynda and Wayne Pierce, Arrowtown
Hi all, sorry I can't be there today and am sorry for your loss. Beth was a wonderful neighbor to my grandparents. I have fond memories of watching the rugby together whether it be the stags, highlanders, or the all blacks. I always enjoyed listening to beth talk about her travels and how the family was doing. Beth and Russell both enjoyed telling me if I had slept in that morning so I used to keep the curtains closed on purpose because I knew they were watching. I will miss our chats about life, family and travel. Im sure Beth is now reunited with Russell and having a good time catching up and watching over everyone.
Nicole McKenzie , Wānaka
I have such fond memories of Beth and am so sorry to hear of her death. I have known Beth since a young girl when she first started dating Russel in Dunedin and coming to my parents house. God rest Beth
Lynne Stanaway, Uk
Beth - a good friend and much loved member of the South Invercargill Inner Wheel club. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of her family - I know you will miss her very much indeed ! I firstly got to know Beth when the North Invercargill Rotary club made the decision for an Inner Wheel club to be started and Beth was a guiding light during the time we were preparing to be chartered. She worked tirelessly for Rotary and Inner Wheel and gave it "her all" - many of us have so much to thank her for. It wasn't just at club level, but also throughout New Zealand and also as World President. "Well done, Beth, you were indeed a faithful servant for the benefit of us all"
Margaret Hall, Wanaka (ex Invercargill)
So sorry to read of Beth’s passing. Sending our love and deepest sympathies. She was a great friend to Alan’s mum Bev in their Inner Wheel Club. I’ve got memories too of our Kingswell school days. Love from Alan and Karen Wilson and families.
Karen Wilson (nee Petterson) , Invercargill
Both Beth and Russell were dear friends of my late Father and Mother Evelyn and Ted Hill.
Sending kindest thoughts to the family
Sharron Gibbons ( Hill)
Sharron Gibbons , Tapanui
To Karen, Julie and your wider family. Thinking of you all at this time.
I have very fond memories of your Mum, and her friendship with Mum, and of Beth's beautiful big smile.
Kindest Regards to you all.
Helen Fraser-Ghirelli
Helen, Christchurch
To Karen, Julie and family
So very sorry to hear of Beth's passing. My deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time
Chris Bell , Invercargill
Dear Julie and Karen, we are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Beth passing away.
She was such a lovely lady. We were very fond of her. This must be a very painful time for you and the family.
Sending love and hugs as you farewell a very special lady.
Kathy and Roger Deqacon , Invercargill
Dear Julie and family,
I really enjoyed chatting with your mum at the garden centre. She was so pleased with the lovely orchid she grew, im sure she was an all round great gardener and I was very sorry to read of her passing.
Condolences to the family.
Yvonne Oostendorp, Invercargill
Thinking of you all today as you farewell Beth. Sincere condolences to you all. Rest in peace Beth.
Bronwyn Sadler, Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
I remember fondly all the good times with your Mum & Dad.
Diane Restieaux (Stanaway)
Diane Restieaux, Portobello, Dunedin
I am so sorry for your loss. Beth was an amazing women. A leader in Inner Wheel. Not only in her club but in New Zealand and the World. 50 years of service is an incredible accomplishment. She is an inspiration to us all. Beth will be missed but never forgotten. Our friend forever.
Sue Jameson , New Plymouth
David and I are so sorry you have lost Beth. A special parent and dear friend. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your parents were good friends of David’s parents in inner Wheel and Rotary. Our thoughts are with you all. We are sorry not to be able to farewell Beth yesterday.
Annette little, Invercargill
To Karen, and family
So very sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time.
Laura Newland (Gaitt)
Laura N , Invercargill