Ms. Murphy is a lifelong resident of Amenia, widowed with seven adult children. She is a graduate of Middlebury College and worked for the First National Bank of Amenia and clerked for James Murphy, Town Justice, for many years. She was also responsible for the finances and management of their family’s large dairy farm. Always active in community affairs, she has served on the boards of many organizations and acted as treasurer for many of them.
“I first became aware of Rex Brasher when my mother purchased the four volume set of Rex's prints. When the State of Connecticut proposed building a museum in this area it was exciting, then so disappointing when the plans had to be canceled because of the war [World War II]. I was delighted when I was asked to join the board of the Rex Brasher Association. I long ago retired and have the time to devote to local organizations in fund raising activities.”