Joan passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by Family on Friday 28 th August 2026.

Beloved wife of *Alexander (Lex) John Keith.

Daughter of *Anna and *Thomas Cowan, sister of *Dulcie Thomas.

Loved mother of *Wayne and Angela Keith, Lynette (Lyn) and Evan, *Roanna, Nicola and Don, *Margaret, Brent and Sharon.

Treasured Nanna to Jamie, Jenna, Courtney, Tyler, Hannah, Gregory, and their partners.

Also treasured Great Grandma to Zachary, Sophie, Liam, Charlotte, Jackson, Joseph, Riley, and Willow.

Step Nanna to Ryan and Lydia.

Special friend to *Nick Bourke.

The family wish to express their deepest thanks to the staff of the Edinburgh Wing at Rowena Jackson for their outstanding care, love, and support shown over the past two and a half years. They would also like to acknowledge and thank Dawn Acker from Monarc Health for her kindness, care, and support during this time.

At Joan's request, a private funeral will be held.

Messages to 124 Terrace Street, Invercargill, or can be left on Joan's tribute page.

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