Passed away on September 15, 2024, with family by her side, aged 77 years. Loved wife of George for nearly 58 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chaylle and Malcolm, Blair and Andrea. Loved Nana of Madi, Jack, Thomas, Alexander, and Emma. Treasured daughter of Percy and Alice. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Maurice and Jean, Ken and Linda, and Graeme and Jenny. Val accepted her cancer diagnosis with her usual pragmatism and good humour. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Val Henderson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. Special thanks to Dr Wayne McKenzie and the staff at Burlington Care Centre for their exceptional care and compassion. In accordance with Val’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.