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Naomi Parker Fraley
1921 - 2018
Naomi Parker Fraley
1921 - 2018
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BORN
1921
DIED
2018
Naomi Parker Fraley Obituary
The New York Times reports that Naomi Parker Fraley died Saturday in Longview. She was 96.
Multiple women have been identified over the years as possible models for Rosie, but a Seton Hall University professor in 2016 focused on Fraley as the true inspiration.
James J. Kimble published his findings in the journal Rhetoric & Public Affairs, saying a photo of Fraley at work was the basis for a widely seen poster of a woman flexing with the caption, "We can do it!"
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Fraley was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, she went to work at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, among the first women to do war work there.
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Lauren Hey
October 7, 2019
Love this picture! We CAN DO IT!
Harry Simpson
January 20, 2019
Godspeed Naomi, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Pamela
February 22, 2018
A good name is better than good oil said wise King Solomon (Ecclesiastes 7:1). Naomi Parker Fraley certainly made for herself a good name. She will be remembered.
FRIEND
February 14, 2018
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIEND OF NAOMI PARKER FRALEY. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND ENJOY THE MEMORIES OF YOUR LOVE ONE. MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU.
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Linda Ross
January 31, 2018
What a GREAT HONOR & INSPIRATION to have known & LOVED Naomi Parker Fraley!! For over 20 years I have been BLESSED by being a part of this LOVING FRALEY FAMILY!!!Thank you! Naomi!
TY for LOVING & sharing your life with us. You RADIATE LOVE...JOY...Wisdom...Beauty...You Are the ULTIMATE INSPIRATION for ALL people! You are...and ALWAYS will be...LOVED by the WORLD!! So HAPPY you lived to see your identity and place in History restored!! Now...you can TRULY REST in PEACE!!
Jeannette
January 30, 2018
I am so grateful I got know our dear Naomi while she was with us, and got to celebrate her contribution to history with her. She was such a wonderful human being, and truly an inspiration in every way: her contribution to the war effort, the way she lived her life, and her shining spirit which was apparent to anyone who came into contact with her. i feel so honored to have been a even a small part of her life.
Robert Webb
January 30, 2018
Naomi was a special friend knowing and learning all about her from news articles and the postings shared by John .. Naomi sent me a nice letter that I've kept in a special album I go too with lots of good memories ..Thank You John for sharing her with us.. I know how special Naomi was to you ..Robert member of Michigan Chapter ARRA's willow run chapter
January 29, 2018
My condolences to the family. I will truly miss Naomi. A fine Beautiful lady of Grace!
Love and Blessings,
Lisa Feraru
Rosie Chris Baron
January 29, 2018
Blessings to you all. I'm so thankful for Naomi's example as a Rosie during WWII. A wonderful example of giving your all when needed. My heart hurts because of Naomi's passing. Yet, I rejoice knowing tjat sje is with our Savior in Heaven. I will see you someday in paradise Naomi. ❤
Deb Hoyt
January 29, 2018
Had the privilege of knowing her thru my good friend Maye Tessner-Rood. Her spirit blessed us as a wave of Harrison Rosie's raised funds for the Veterans Freedom Park, as each of us honored a Rosie from our lives. Naomi will live on in our hearts!
Virginia Adkins--Draftsman, Consolidated, Ft. Worth
Gayle
January 29, 2018
Although I did not know your personally, Ms Naomi, I appreciate what your generation of women, including my mom, did for my generation, my daughter's generation, and any generation of females to come. You were the FIRST to PERSIST! Thank you. <3
Virginia Adkins--Draftsman, Consolidated, Ft. Worth
Gayle
January 29, 2018
Although I did not know your personally, Ms Naomi, I appreciate what your generation of women, including my mom, did for my generation, my daughter's generation, and any generation of females to come. You were the FIRST to PERSIST! Thank you. <3
John and Naomi before the Rosie Rally 2016
John Fraley
January 29, 2018
The Fraley Family would like to thank all your readers for the kind, loving words of comfort. She was so much more then the world could ever know and to be her step-son was/is the greatest honor. If your readers would like to learn more about her, please visit our website at naomiparkerfraley.com
Stan McBee
January 27, 2018
Many members of my wife and my families served in WWII; not all returned. I have purchased as a gift from the WWII museum your loved one's photo for both my current work supervisor; and lunch companion after church. Thank you for your loved one's inspiration during a time of unparalleled challenge for our nation; and please accept my condolences during this time.
John 3:16
Sheila Malone
January 26, 2018
Growing up as a young girl right after WWII The iconic Rosie was a wonderful Inspiration. Thank you Naomi Parker Farley!
My prayers go out to thoses of you who loved and cherished her. Know always how much she met to so many of us.
A Caring Neighbor
January 26, 2018
Offering my heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the Fraley family. May God grant solace during this most challenging time. Naomi was truly a brilliant and accomplished lady. With Love & Prayers
Pat D.
January 24, 2018
Rest in Peace, dear Naomi, you've done well in Life, now God knows your heart and your many good works.
God Knows Your Heart, Dear Naomi
Pat D.
January 24, 2018
Oh, Mrs. Fraley, you have been such an inspiration here on Earth for many years, for many people. Now you can shine you warming, caring light throughout Heaven.
My Dad was a WWII Navy gunner on The Shenandoah, guarding all the countries around the Mediterranean Sea & The Rock. I remember growing up seeing your Rosie the Riveter poster on the wall of his home workshop for many years, so I feel like I've known you all my life!!
You have helped so many people, more than you will ever know ... boost & morale during the war, then as an attorney and I'm sure for your community and all who came in contact with you.
Now you can continue your good works helping God with his Heaven!
Bless you, dear Naomi, you have been a good, kind woman all your life. You are the BEST!
Pat in Atlanta
VM
January 24, 2018
May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time.
January 24, 2018
True American Inspiration & Hero. You will always be remembered for boosting morale in WWII. RIP dear Naomi.
JPC, Fairfield,
CT
Jeanne Keith
January 24, 2018
Prayers to the Family with the beautiful woman who stepped to the plate during a crisis in the nation in WW2. We do re-enacting of WW2 and many times I portray ''Rosie the Riviter''. My mom was an inspector for Grumman Aircraft who I honor and will now honor Naomi and my mom from now on. A legacy you all should be proud of. RIP in peace Naomi
G. Freeman
January 24, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.
January 24, 2018
God's Blessings
January 24, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the Almighty be with you during this difficult time.
helene aboudara
January 24, 2018
Condoléances à la famille Parker Fraley.
En France aussi vous êtes une icône pour les femmes.
Sincèrement.
Hélène. A.
Joan
January 24, 2018
Thank you for your service to our country
elizabeth rohde
January 23, 2018
Please accept my condolences on this huge loss. I always wondered who the woman was, as depicted in that iconic poster. My own Mom was a teen during those times, as the family was based on West 50th Street in the thirties and forties, NYC. I have always applauded the women who stepped in to do a these jobs in the face of World War 2. I would have loved to have known her, as up until now, I had no idea who the woman was in that poster. As of now, I will be scouring any information that I can find on this proud, and one of the first, women who stepped up to the plate and did her bit for the war effort. Bless her and her family. Elizabeth R.
Donna Fairchild
January 23, 2018
Blessings to you, Naomi, and all the other women who helped our country win World War II. Your life inspired many people, even to this day. Rest in peace.
Carlotta
January 23, 2018
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Farley family and friends at this difficult time.
Joann Geren
January 23, 2018
To the Family of Naomi Fraley:
My deepest condolences for the loss of Ms. Fraley. Because of her poster and the fervor of the war effort, my mother also joined the ranks of Rosie's. She worked in a factory manufacturing valves, rose to rank of foreman overseeing a group of fellow workers,(all male, she was fond or reminding me). She was proud of the work she did, but, at war's end, she went back home to give her job to a returning veteran. God Bless Naomi/Rosie and all the former Rosie's for their dedication to jobs all across America during the war and proving WE CAN DO IT!
Lisa St.Mary
January 23, 2018
So sorry for your loss. It is women like Ms. Fraley who have been an inspiration to the rest of us. I was a sheet metal mechanic working on Naval Aircraft at NAS North Island in San Diego, about 5 years ago. If not for women like Ms Fraley who paved the way for us, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.
Thank you for the legacy!
My deepest condolences,
Glen James Hausfeld
January 23, 2018
Peace.
Barrie
January 23, 2018
YOU did it Naomi !, You were the stood up for all women!!! I thank you and may allNaomis friends and family find peace !! Rest Naomi !
Scott Chamberland
January 23, 2018
Rest in Peace
O.R. Cleveland
January 23, 2018
My Condolences to the family.
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