On November 1, 2025, at Arvida Ilam, Christchurch, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerard, and the late Nick Willemse. Loved mother of Nick and Ety, Marrianne and Gerald, Michael and Gea, Antony and Angie, Jacky and Erik, loved stepmother of John and Harriet, Michele and Roy, Ron and Wendy, and Gary and Margaret. Much loved by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and wider family. Special thanks to the wonderful staff and carers in the Cressy Unit for their loving care of Mum over the past three years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Crossroads Prison Ministries would be appreciated and may be made online at cpministries.org.

"...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

A graveside service will be held at Oamaru Lawn Cemetery, Roxby Street, Oamaru, on Thursday, November 6 at 12:00pm. A thanksgiving service for the life and faith of Elly will be held at the Reformed Church of Christchurch, 61 Cornwall Street, St Albans, on Friday, November 7, at 10:00am.