Raylee Jan Benneworth

27th April 1949 - 15th December 2019
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BENNEWORTH, Raylee Jan
 27.04.49 - 15.12.19

It is with great sadness we advise that Mum passed away on Sunday 15th December, peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by family. Loved Mother of Shane and Lisa Wilson (Auckland), Bonita and Brennan Varcoe. Special Granny to Josh, Hayden, Jazz and Piper.  Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and Graeme (Australia) and Kay and Gary (Queenstown), loved daughter of Bruce and Ethel Benneworth (deceased). Lifetime friend and former wife of Alan Wilson and special friend of Pat, Shona, Jane (deceased), Gaye, Alwyn and Jen.  A private service will be held.  In lieu of flowers donations to Kidney Health NZ. Messages to 70 Retreat Road, No 2 RD, Invercargill 9872 or to Raylee’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

Our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Your mother was a big part of your lives Bonita, Jazz and Piper spent so much special time with her
Love Alison and Russell
Alison Varcoe, Queenstown
So sad to have lost such a great woman, Raylee entered my life 25 years ago with a dash of colour and friendship I have always valued; we may not have been in each others pocket, but we always knew we were there when needed. My sincere thoughts and love go to you all at this sad time. Cherish the memories.
Love Barb, Grant & James
Barbara Grieve, Invercargill
A very dear old school friend who I havnt seen for many years . Enjoyed holidays at Colac bay with all the family in the 50s. Very sad to hear of her passing.
Dawn Bolger nee Miller., Invercargill
I was a school friend of Raylee s and then our paths did not cross for many years until we met up when we both lived in Chapman st and she became my Avon lady . We had lots of chatting and laughter when she dropped off my order . She was always bright and breezy and obviously loved her family to bits . She will be greatly missed and my thoughts are with you.
susan fletcher, Invercargill
I will miss you my dear cousin and friend. So glad I saw you twice in the week before you left us. You were bright and happy till the end. Rest in peace Raylee xxx
Gail Honeywill, Invercargill
We knew Raylee when she worked with me at UEB Industries, Otepuni Avenue from 1981 to 1986. Ruthlessly efficient, and a most interesting and sometimes wonderfully outrageous character. There was never a dull moment in that office ,especially when we enjoyed the stories of Shane's and Bonita's lives!

Our sincere condolences to all the family. Gerry & Hilary Papps
Gerry & Hilary Papps, Auckland
My deepest sympathy to you all. Please pass on to Shirley my condolences as 1 have no way to contact her. We were friends many years ago regards Shirley Ridley (Evans)
Shirley Ridley, Invercargill
Thankyou Raylee. You reached out to me when the times were really rough. Assessing the situation and taking the lead to get the support required. I have not forgotten. Thankyou may you rest in peace.
Dot Wilson, Invercargill