Bette Nock Laursen, 89, peacefully passed from this earthly life at her beloved Goose River Farm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Bette was born to Garland and Alice Nock in Miami, Florida on June 19, 1935.  Her family, including two sisters, Eleanor and Judy, moved to Cary when Bette was 13.  Bette graduated from Meredith College with a degree in Chemistry.
She had a varied career that included lab work, teaching at Vance Granville Community College, Mary Potter Middle School, and J.F. Webb High School. She is fondly remembered by her students to this day.  She also worked in various leadership positions in the North Carolina Angus Association, the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association, and the Granville County Cattlemen's Association.  After moving to Goose River Farm in 1975, Bette took on a bottle calf to raise.  That began a lifetime of raising cows, and the careful development of a herd of registered Angus cattle.
Bette was an active member of Oxford United Methodist Church, having served in many capacities, both in leadership and behind the scenes servanthood.  She was a 4-H leader of the Granville Cluckers, a chicken-focused group.  She enjoyed a competitive game of bridge with her friends, and supported Leadership Granville for many years, hosting a chili supper for attendees at the farm.
Bette leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 67 years, Doan Laursen, daughter Kathrine Noel (Patrick), son Chris Laursen (Wendy) and daughter Julie Jobe (Jonathan).  She also leaves five grandchildren, Hannah Altieri (Todd), Jacob Jobe (Morgan), Jeremiah Jobe (Jenna), Amelia Laursen, and Julia Laursen and six great-grandchildren Josiah, Shiloh, Caroline, Waylon, Will, and Savannah.
Bette will be remembered for her love and desire for friends and students to learn, gain knowledge, interact, and succeed.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 1 at Oxford United Methodist Church. The service can be watched virtually at https://www.youtube.com/live/cZLwF5qWQCw
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oxford United Methodist Church, PO box 757, Oxford, N.C.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.