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Leigh Miller Obituary
After graduating from Spotswood High School, Harrisonburg, VA, in 2003, Leigh earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from George Mason University in 2007 before receiving her Master's degree in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2011. She obtained a second Master's degree in Architectural History from UVA in 2015. Leigh's academic prowess culminated in a PhD in Constructed Environment Architectural History and Theory from the University of Virginia in 2020.
Leigh served as a Digital Humanities Fellow at UVA's Scholar's Laboratory. She also worked as an Associate Architect at BRW Architects in Charlottesville. In addition, she served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at UVA.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in Leigh's memory to support ongoing research to find a cure for colon cancer.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends to come together and pay their respects to this remarkable woman.
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Joyce Jarratt
November 28, 2023
I am saddened that Leigh was called to her heavenly home so soon, but happy that she was here for as long as she was. I pray for peace and an understanding that surpasses all understanding. It was a privilege to meet her and help her in her journey.
Julia Triman
November 26, 2023
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Julia Triman
November 26, 2023
Leigh and Isaac and Dan and I were "double" friends: Leigh and I met in grad school at the UVa School of Architecture and then found out that Dan and Isaac had also become friends while working together building houses in Charlottesville.
Then Leigh and I went through the PhD program together, and during that, were pregnant with our daughters at the same time (they were born within one week of each other!) We learned and shared a lot together: how to improve our scholarship, how to (somewhat) gracefully combine that with the early years of parenting.
When I think of the times we spent with Leigh and her family, it makes me feel so happy. Leigh was incredibly kind and caring, and also incisively witty and gloriously sarcastic. Her scholarship was innovative and challenged me to think of my own work in new ways. I loved watching our daughters grow together. Leigh and Isaac and Ivy and Aaron will always have a special place in my heart
Ashley Roark
November 25, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of Leigh´s passing. She was such a strong woman and I know she will be so unbelievably missed. I was very blessed to be a small part of her care team. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
With Sympathy,
Ashley Roark (nurse).
Charles Dickey
November 23, 2023
Leigh and I worked together at an architectural firm in Charlottesville. She was talented, sophisticated and always a joy to be around. Her effervescent personality personified in her radiant smile made all of who were fortunate enough to share time with her in this life all the richer. A beautiful soul.
Afton Root
November 23, 2023
I have the privilege and pleasure of working with Leigh many years ago. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Dr. Amanda Visconti (Scholars' Lab)
November 23, 2023
The Scholars' Lab and its community were so lucky to work with Leigh during her time with us as a DH Fellow. She was a fantastic, innovative researcher whose scholarship continues to provide an inspiring model to UVA faculty and students.
Josh Jarrels
November 23, 2023
Leigh was a fellow SHS 2003 classmate. She was beautiful woman, and an even more beautiful soul, who always exuded kindness, class, and brilliance. Prayers for Leigh´s husband, children, family, and friends.
Laura Carter
November 21, 2023
My parents and her grandparents were lifelong friends and neighbors. My young sons, their cousins, and a neighbor boy loved to play football together when we visited. Leigh was a tad younger and the only girl. She held her own with the boys. She was a breath of fresh air and sweetness.
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