On February 7, 2026, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Graham, Leslie and Rhonda, Stuart and Joy, and Donald. Special Nanny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Paddy (dec), Hazel (dec), and Judith. A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their outstanding care of Phyllis. Messages to the Huggins family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Phyllis' life will be held at the Mt Somers Hall, Hoods Road, Mt Somers, on Thursday, February 12, commencing at 2.00pm.

Published by The Press on Feb. 10, 2026.