Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Ilam Lifecare, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Meryl and Jim Higgins; Jennith (deceased); and Paul (deceased) and Carol Carter and family. Loved Grandmother of Rachael and Peter; and John and Wendy. Loved Great-Grandmother of Isabella, Ariana, and Olivia. Cherished sister and aunty. Stepmother of Jan, Kevin, and the late Wendy and their families. The family thank the fantastic staff in the Cressy Ward, Ilam Lifecare, for their respect and care of Joy. Messages to the Wilkinson family, c/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Joy’s life will be held in Our Little Chapel, 418 St Asaph Street, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.