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.
We need more Audrey Moore's in this county! She was a force to be reckoned with and had the vision that so many miss. She saw right through the developers motives and took them on. If only we could capture some of that now.
The Friends of Accotink Creek are deeply honored to have been named to receive donations in memory of Audrey Moore. Her contributions to environmental awareness in Fairfax County are an enduring inspiration. We will endeavor to apply those donations as she would have wished. Our sympathies to all who knew her and were touched by her.
Audrey Campbell Moore was a delightful conversation partner for me long after her retirement from county politics. I would call Audrey for insight and fun. Audrey was quick witted, insightful, and unfiltered about the corrupting influence of big corporate cash in our politics. “It was the wild, Wild West, anything goes.” Audrey told me. Audrey added. “That’s plain wrong. I stopped it.”
Audrey did stop it for her term as Chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
As a new Braddock District Supervisor special election is coming up on December 9 2025 – I am thinking of Audrey.
As a candidate for Braddock District Supervisor I honor Audrey Campbell Moores Courage. I am inspired by Audrey Campbell Moore’s example.
We too can – as Audrey did – protect our environment and community, and reign in the corrupting influence of corporate cash in our politics.
It’s up to us. Thank you Audrey for showing us how with great style, and aplomb.