Betty Owens Purser Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Owens Purser (Raleigh, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 2, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Nora Owens; her former husband Jim; and her siblings, Ruth, Doris, Mark, Joyce and Linda.
She is survived by: her spouse Tarheel; her daughters, Kathy Laukhart and Paula McManimen (Steve); her grandchildren, Kate Cabral (Denison), Allison Throneburg (Carter), John Laukhart, Rachel, Will and Laura McManimen; her great grandchildren, Daniela Cabral, James, Mary Kathryn, Caroline Throneburg and Gracie; her sisters, Lillian, Mildred and Anne; and her close friends, Aiesha, Renee, Linda, Jackie, Helen and Elsie.
Memorial contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle , Raleigh NC 27607 or Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, 1001 Blair Drive Raleigh NC 27603.
