Leanne and I have been friends since before primary school as we both lived in Wairiki Road. I have many fond memories of time spent in their family home - always extended family coming and going, dogs, fresh garden produce and much love and laughter ! Thelma and Harry always made me feel welcome - the more the merrier - and then in turn my own family called them Poppa Harry and Nana Thelma. Time to finally put your feet up Nana Thelma and rest in peace. With much love and respect from “Susan-up-the-road” and family x

I wish I could of met you I heard so much about you from mum ,I do recall chatting with you on the phone a couple of times when mum phoned you ,you sounded just like mum when you talked .you are now at peace with your family in heaven having a good catch up .I am sending a picture of mum so she will be with you R I P auntie Thelma till we all meet again xxxxx

Hey Mumma Rhodes thank you for been the most loving, caring person you were. For your warm welcomes and frequent giggles and endless supply of girl guide biscuits, it will always be this woman i rememberwhen i think of you. Rest in Peace

Dear Aunty Thelma - what an awesome Aunty you have been . My fondest childhood memories were spent at 40 Waiariki Road !! Your home was always filled with joy and laughter - Oh the fun I had with my fabulous cousins ! Karen, Suzy and Leanne - you can be so proud of your mum, she was a very special human indeed 💜💜. Sending much aroha to you all xx so so wish I could be there tomorrow . Know that you will be in my thoughts tomorrow . Love ❤️ you Aunty xxx

Aunty Thelma was my mother’s younger sister. When I was born there’s a photo of a young Thelma aged 19. The photo captures Thelma waiting excitedly and anxiously for my mother to give birth to me. Thelma was excited at the prospect of being an Aunt, for the first time, and we bonded from the day I was born and for that I’m eternally grateful for having a second mother and to have felt the warmth of her love. Aunty Thelma was gifted with humility, patience, courage, fortitude and love for her friends and family, the late Harry Rhodes, and her three amazing daughters, Karen, Leanne & Susan who, I know, made Thelma quietly proud, as only a mother knows, and cherishes. Aunty Thelma introduced two of my daughters Victoria & Gala to Girl Guides. Vale Aunty Thelma, RIP Wayne Madden