Laura Thorne Pollock, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Wake Medical Center. Born July 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Onnie Thorne and Annie Woodard Thorne. In addition to her parents, Laura is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Gordon Thorne, Ronnie Earl Thorne, and Thomas Irvin Thorne; and sisters, Shelby Thorne Greene and Elsie Jeanette Bizzell.

Laura worked for the State school system until her retirement. She was a member of River Oak Church of God (previously Selma Church of God) for 76 years, where she served in various roles, including Sunday School teacher and organist/pianist. In her free time, Laura enjoyed ministering to the elderly and cooking for shut-ins.

The family will receive visitors at Parrish Funeral Home on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 1:00pm-2:00pm. A graveside service will follow the visitation on Friday at 2:15pm at Crocker Cemetery in Pine Level.

Laura is survived by her husband of 58 years, Eddie C Pollock; children, Earl Pollock (Wendy), Charles Pollock (Carmon), and Laura Lynn Mitchell; sister, Marietta Massey (Doug); special godson, Preston Thompson; and numerous loving and thoughtful nieces, nephews, and their spouses and children.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Church of God Children’s Home 3485 Weatherby Cir Concord, NC 28027 or https://www.cogch.org/donate.