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Heather PRATTLEY

1936 – 2026 · Southland

Died 27 September 2026Posted 29 September 2026

31.5.1936 - 27.9.2026

Peacefully, at Gore Hospital, with family by her side and her country music playing, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Arthur* adored mother of John, Allan and Ngami* Robert and Marie, Stuart* and Cheryl. Adored Nana of Rebekah, Khrys, Daniel, Rhuebyn and Michaela, Pehni, Wylson*, Jysse, Tui and Regan, Jamie, Stacey and Zach, Darren, Jordan, Sarah, Sean and EJ, and Ethan. Great-grandmother (Gran) of Elliott, Arthur, Myles, Preston, Sequoia, Zinzan, Jai, Lana, Kyrie, Carter, Brianna, Ayla and Margot. A service to celebrate Heather's life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, October 3, at 11.00 am, family warmly invite you to join them there after for light refreshments. Livestream link available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz. Donations may be left at the service for Hokonui St John, and the District Nurses. Special thank you to all the Health Workers involved with Heather's care. Messages to 8 Ontario Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

Arranged by Southern Funeral Home

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