More than $130,000 has been given to the whanau of Bonnie Avery in just five days.
The Givealittle page says "Bonnie passed peacefully in her sleep", aged 29.
She leaves behind her fiance, Harley Kahukura, and six children, including a newborn baby.
Central Otago kaumatua Francie Diver said Ms Avery's death had been devastating for her whanau and many others in the wider Central Otago area.
"It's a huge blow to the community, but a wonderful response from that same community, of what has been given through Givealittle to support the family - for not just today, but for the future. They will need every cent of what has been donated."
Mrs Diver said many were also providing emotional and practical support, such donating kai.
Facebook comments described Mrs Avery as a devoted mother, a "kind, strong soul" and "an angel that God decided to take".
A service for Ms Avery will be held in Alexandra today.
