Maycie Herrington | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maycie Copeland November 7, 1918 |
| Died | May 24, 2016 (aged 97) |
| Education | Washington High School |
| Alma mater | St. Augustine's University |
| Occupation(s) | Black history conservator, community volunteer |
| Spouse | Aaron Herrington |
| Children | Ann Herrington, Kay M. Herrington |
| Parent(s) | Dicie Copeland Thomas Copeland |
Maycie Herrington (November 7, 1918 – May 24, 2016) was an African-American history conservator, social worker, and community volunteer known for her work to preserve the history of the Tuskegee Airmen.[1] She was involved with the Tuskegee Airmen from World War II, when she worked for the Red Cross while her husband Aaron trained to become a fighter pilot.[2] Herrington died on May 24, 2016, at the age of 97.[1][3]