Joan-Murray-Obituary

Joan Elizabeth Murray

Ithaca, New York

1937 - 2021

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DIED
December 18, 2021
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York

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Joan Elizabeth Murray, who in her extraordinary life was the first African American female television news reporter in the United States, as well as an entrepreneur, small plane pilot, and writer, died on December 18, 2021 in Ithaca, New York. She was 84. She was born November 6, 1937 and raised...

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What a beautiful legacy. Joan worked hard and made history. Blessings and prayers to her family.

Joan will be very much missed! Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers!

Fellow IHS class member, a wonderful and friendly student.