Died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday,  December 19, 2024, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme for 61 years. Precious Mum and mum-in-law of Helen and Warwick Simons, Alison and the late Gerald Whitla, Heather and the late Richard Blakeborough. Treasured Grandma of the late Aaron, Brad and Rebecca, Aidan and Hannah, Emma and Will, Marie, Renee, Grace and Jack, and Tessa. Adored Great Granny Annie of Marshall, Matilda, Jackson and Roman. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ann Phillips, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held at Upper Riccarton Methodist Church, corner of Yaldhurst Road and Brake Street, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, January 10, at 2:00pm.