Jennifer Elizabeth Yates

Also known as "Jen"

24 December 19444 April 2024

Our beloved Jennifer “Jenny/Jen” Yates, born 24.12.1944, passed away at home on 4.4.24 surrounded by her family.

Much loved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, author and friend. She will be missed dearly.


A celebration of her life will take place at Huntly Baptist Church. Monday 8 April, 11am. 4 Riverview Rd. 


In lieu of flowers, please bring a plate of food to share over a cuppa afterwards

(definitely an occasion to show off your best tupperware).

Notice by Simply Funerals

Funeral service held at Huntly Baptist Church

Tributes

We love you Grammy. We will miss you dearly! Fly high and see you when we get there ❤️ All our love, from your grandson and whanau in Australia ❤️

Wati & Belinda Pehi

Peter and family, It has always been a pleasure to call and visit, catch up with your news. Jenny was always there with a smile and great conversation. Nothing was ever a problem and the jug was always on. Jenny was a wonderful person both inside and out and it was an honor to have known her. Love you heaps Peter and you are in my prayers' Linda

Linda Carter

Sorry to hear of your loss Peter, I was unable to be with you for the funeral, but was able to connect via the online streaming thank you. The tributes to Jen were very sincere and you have had many very happy years together. I sympathise with you in your loss, and wish you all the very best for your future. George Carter.

Alicia and George Carter

Dearest Jen, thank you for your love and friendship over the years. You will be truly missed by us all. Much love, Wendy ❤️

Wendy

A wonderful friend, sounding board and all round special Lady. You will be missed. Fly high, Jen.

Shirley Wine

Jen , you will be missed as I sit back and think about all the good times we had over the past 15 years with the Romance Writers Group. To me you were one of the cool hardcase nanas. You always found a way to be the life of the party whether it be introducing new games, sharing sex scenes from your books or giving us a fun tale and being a great role model and friend xx

Paula Phillips

ONE OF PETE'S FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF JENNY. WE LOVE YOU AUNTY JENNY.

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