Susan Karike Huhume, the 63-year old from Meii Village in Gulf province passed around 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Port Moresby General Hospital.
She had suffered a stroke and was in a coma since last week until her passing at the Critical Care Unit.
Ms Karike leaves behind her husband, four children and 12 grandchildren.
A family representative had complained to NBC News, that Ms Karike was never given the recognition for her role over the last 30 years.
NBC News