Farewell, Audrey Moore

Audrey Moore of Annandale, a former chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, passed away Dec. 12. She was 89. She died peaceably at home, states an announcement on Dignity Memorial.

Moore represented the Annandale District (later renamed Braddock) on the board from 1972 to 1987. She served one term as board chair after defeating Republican Jack Herrity for re-election in 1987. The Audrey Moore RECenter is named for her.

A statement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee says: “Audrey believed in smart growth through good governance. She was instrumental in committing the county to a path that led, ultimately, to our collective support for vital programs to advance the health and opportunities for the economic well-being of all our residents.”

Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova got to know and admire Audrey Moore when Bulova was president of the Kings Park West Civic Association, and Moore offered her a job as a staff aide in 1984.

“On my first day in her office, she sent me to the court house to watch the Occoquan down-zoning trial being argued,” Bulova recalls. “It was an amazing drama. We have Audrey to thank for making the environment an integral component in the county’s land use policies. She was a larger than life character, fearless about taking on powerful interests. The world is a better place thanks to Audrey Moore’s contributions.”

Moore is survived by sons Douglas Bruce, Andrew Lee, and Robert Campbell Moore and grandchildren Taylor, Robyn, Alyson, and Christyna Moore.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, on Dec. 22, where the family will receive friends 5-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Friends of Accotink Creek.