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Emmylou \u201cJunie\u201d Monroe Norfleet passed away November 30, 2025. She was born June 28, 1947, in Bennettsville, SC, the eldest child of Martha and George Norfleet. Gifted with uncommon patience, fortitude, and generosity, Junie spent her life nurturing others. After graduating from UNC Greensboro, she began her professional life as an elementary school teacher in High Point, going on to earn her master\u2019s degree from Western Carolina University. She went on to teach at Asheville Country Day School and AB Tech.<\/p>\n
Later in life, Junie earned a second master\u2019s degree in Chinese Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM. Junie practiced medicine at the Chinese Acupuncture and Herbology Clinic in Asheville and served as Chair of the NC Acupuncture Licensing Board. She was a founder and faculty at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts.<\/p>\n
Junie loved the Arts, traveling, and above all being deeply present. Her non-judgmental devotion profoundly impacted those around her. Whether walking in the gardens, practicing Qi Gong, or continuing her lifelong learning, she reveled in the beauty of life. She danced. She ate. She laughed. Her gentle, open heart palpably radiated from her statuesque frame: She was a Master of loving. Junie was instrumental in including her family in adventures to England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. She brought joy and celebration to treasured tri-annual camping softball tournaments with lifelong friends and family. Junie spent countless summers at family beach weeks and annual family reunions, where she, and extended conversations with her, were cherished.<\/p>\n
Junie is survived by sister Martha \u201cButchie\u201d Norfleet, brothers George and James Norfleet, nephew Taylor Norfleet (Hayley), niece Amy Clewis (Mark), and a large circle of cousins. She also leaves behind a legion of beloved friends, colleagues, patients, students, and adopted family, M. Cissy Majeb\u00e9, Genia Michaela, Rachel Nowakowski, and Roux Schulz.<\/p>\n
A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5 at Heaven\u2019s Cloud, 130 Sardis Rd, Asheville, NC.<\/p>\n