Phyllis Rose Smith

Phyllis Rose Smith

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at Ashwood Park in Blenheim.

Beloved wife of the late Brad.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Mary, Gary and Janette, and Greg.

Adored grandmother of Martyn and Kate, Laura and Regan, Daryl and Linda, Anthony and Sarah, Bryce, and Brett and Madison.

Loved great-grandmother of Braden, Madison, Laughlan, Logan, Carter, Cruden, Elijah and Evaliah.

Loved great-great-grandmother of Amias.

Much loved by all her nieces and nephews.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Kath and Gary.

A heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Ashwood Park and her many friends who have loved Phyl over the years.

Messages may be sent to the Smith family, C/- Sowman’s Funerals, PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

A memorial service for Phyl will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr of Hutcheson and Parker Sts, Blenheim, on September 8, at 12.30pm

Tribute from Steve Gifford – 
To the family of the late Mrs Smith I have very fond memories of of your Mother as she was one of the best bus drivers at the time used to love catching the Rapaura school bus from Marlborough boys college and looking in the bus and seeing Mrs Smith sitting in the drivers seat with a big welcome smile on her face. Such a lovely soul. Rest In Unconditional love. Condolences to family and friends.
Love to all
Steve Gifford

Tribute from Louise Yarrall – 
To Bryce and the Smith Family
Very sorry to hear of your Grandmothers/ Mother/Mother in Laws passing, thinking of you all at this time

Tribute from Russ Jones  – 
Isla and I send our condolences to the Smith family at this sad time. Having worked for Brad and Phil for many years both casual and full time. I had a lot to do with Phil and have always admired how she ran a family and fronted up for work everyday with great passion. She will be missed by a lot of people.
Phil rest in piece as you absolutely deserve it.

Tribute from Caleb Patu – 
My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Smith Family at this time. Phyl will be missed dearly by all those who loved her. I’ve many a fond memory of Phyl and am grateful for the knowledge and stories she shared with me.
Rest in Peace Phyl.
All my Love
Caleb Patu

Tribute from Chris Ruffell – 
You have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From being a familiar and much-loved person in my childhood, to working for you as my after-school job and later driving buses part time, you became someone who would always hold a special place in my heart
I have so many memories of those days, and it’s hard to believe you are no longer here. Although life took us in different directions, I will always be grateful that our paths crossed and that you were part of so many of my early years.
Thank you for the memories, the kindness and the light you brought into my life. You will be remembered with great fondness and missed by many.

Tribute from Alfred Millar – 
Our condolences to the family on the passing of Phyl. Lots of memories from working with her over the years. Sorry that I couldn’t attend the service.
Alfred & Marian Millar