Edith Brock Murray's Obituary
Edith Brock Murray, 76, of Leesburg, Virginia died Thursday, May 6th 2010 at her home. Mrs. Murray was born June 26th 1933 in Niota, Tennessee to the late James Alfred and Edna Foster Brock. Early in life it was apparent that she would be a very gifted, artistic and talented woman. After graduating in 1963 with a master’s of fine arts degree, she went on to earn a second master’s in 1967 in art history. She was a professor at Northern Virginia Community College where she taught for more than twenty years and where she was instrumental in developing the interior design program. She also served as an adjunct professor of interior design at Marymount University. In 1984, Mrs. Murray started her own interior design company, Courtland Manor Designs, and, as an accredited professional member of ASID, worked for many industry and governmental officials designing offices and residential spaces. During the early 1980s she was living in the Old Methodist Rectory in Herndon, Virginia. Through her research and dedication she was able to have the building preserved and listed as a state historic site.
Mrs. Murray is survived by her beloved sons: James Byron Murray (Melanie) of Catharpin, VA; Joseph Hayward Murray of Middleburg, VA; her brother: J. Don Brock of Chattanooga, TN; two granddaughters: Alexandra and Amanda and many other relatives and friends.
Services and the interment will be held privately at a later date.
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