Marie Agnes Young White, 94

Master Sergeant Marie Agnes Young White, 94 of Hillcrest Heights, MD, departed this life on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born September 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Beatrice Young and stepfather, Joseph C. Somerville.

Marie loved God, her family, church, and community. She was compassionate, hard working and a role model to many. She had a zest for life and a passion for traveling and meeting new friends. Marie also loved big family gatherings and going to the casinos.

She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Morganza, MD and public school in Washington, D.C. She entered the US Army from New York City in February 1944, taking basic training for two months at Fort Des Moines, IA. Marie was then transferred to Fort Benning, GA. Marie was discharged from the Army in March 1946.

Marie worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital until May 1947. Afterwards she re-enlisted in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) and was stationed at Lockbourne AFB, OH, which was an all black outfit under the Command of Colonel B. O. Davis. She worked as a clerk in the Mess Office while also taking night courses in Business Administration at Ohio State College.

While stationed at Lockbourne AFB, Marie sponsored a group of Women in the Air Forces (WAF’s) to entertain patients at the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital on Sunday afternoons. She attended Control Tower school at Scott AFB, IL and returned to

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