10/21/2026
Meet Marcella Eichelberger Turnipseed Hubbard, one of our oldest living Rosie the Riveters!
Born in Louisville, Mississippi, on March 28, 1921, Marcella came to California during World War II, determined to do her part for the war effort.
When she was denied access to welding training because she was a Black woman, Marcella refused to give up. Her brother taught her to weld at night, and she passed her qualification test on the very first try! She went on to help build ships in the Sausalito shipyards from 1943 to 1945.
After the war, Marcella continued breaking barriers, becoming an educator and later serving 30 years with the Social Security Administration in Richmond.
In March, Marcella was honored during the National Rosie the Riveter Day celebration, just one week before her 105th birthday, and at the 2026 Rosie Gala on October 3!
Marcella's remarkable life reminds us that the Rosie spirit is about answering the call to serve, overcoming barriers, building opportunity, and inspiring generations to come.❤️ Thank you Rosie Marcella!
