GIBBONS Val (nee Ball) — On Sunday 20th July 2025, peacefully at Mary Shapley Private Hospital, aged 97. Loved wife of the late Tom. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Cheryl and Glenn Hale, Wayne and Donna, and Neville. Treasured Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Mary Shapley for their wonderful care of Val. A celebration of Val’s life will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Thursday 24th July at 11am, followed by burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Whakatane Salvation Army, 87 King Street, Whakatane or may be left at the service. Communications please to the Gibbons Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz