Obituary of June Knipl Norris

June Knipl Norris, age 80, of Vilas, passed away Sunday morning, December 17, 2017 at her home. She was born May 4, 1937 in Statesboro, GA. June was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Boone, was a dispatcher for the Watauga County Sheriff�s Department, and retired as a switchboard operator from ASU. A master craftsperson, June was an artist who loved creating and designing greeting cards, quilting, stain-glass windows and water color paintings, to name a few. She enjoyed teaching her talents to others and if she saw a need in the community, she devoted her time and talents to fill that need. June is survived by her sons, Martin Norris and wife, Lisa of Lenoir and Marcus Norris and wife, Erin, of Whitney, TX; four grandchildren, Jessica, Paul Marc, Rocky and Hailey; two great-grandchildren; two aunts, Mildred Herman and Reba Herman, both of Vilas; special friends, Mildred Glenn, Jamie Williams and David Walls; and constant companion, her puppy, Molly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Norris; grandparents, Martin and Junie Herman; and nine half-brothers and half-sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 20, at 2 o�clock at the Advent Christian Church in Boone, officiated by Minister Gordon Noble and Ladies of the Eastern Star. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 2 o�clock, prior to services, at the church. Entombment will follow at the Mount Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 130, 135 Bear Trail, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Norris family.