Our condolences to the families and friends of WWII Marine Veteran, Mary Necko.

Corporal Mary C. Necko - Born November 14, 1924 Died June 15, 2009

An outstanding and dedicated Woman Marine, Mary Necko was called by the Supreme Commandant Thursday, June 15th 2009.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18th from noon until 1 pm at Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 18th in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, North Carolina  with full Military Honors.

One of the founding members of the Blue Ridge Detachment – Mary transferred to the Greensboro Detachment when her health required her to move to Greensboro last year. Mary was always a delightful person to speak to and was adamant that she wasn’t a Women Marine, she was a Lady Marine. Prim and proper to the bone we all can only remember her for her complete support and dedication to the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League.

A collection of items from Mary's service in the Marine Corps can be found at the Museum of Women Veterans, UNCG Greensboro, NC. [Click Here]

We will all miss Mary and memories of her will always remain in our hearts. Her legacy will remain an important chapter of The Fighting 260.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, Post Office Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA. 23058.