The woman who was an inspiration to the thousands of women all around the world dies at the age of 96 in hospice care.

It was reported by her daughter-in-law, Marnie Blankenship. She, by the way, was one of those who cared about the now-famous Naomi Parker Fraley while she was in hospice care. The woman organized the donations for the lady, who needed some additional care and attention.

And it’s a great pity the world learned about the real person behind the poster only at the dawn of the woman’s life. Here’s the story.

Sad mistake finally revealed.

Back in the years of WWII, lots of women didn’t have any other choice but to fill the labor force. It was 1942 when a photographer came to the factory where Naomi Parker Fraley had been working at that time. He took a few pictures and left the factory. Soon, Naomi and her sister Ada, come across The Oakland Post-Enquirer paper and carefully cut out the article with the picture of Naomi captioned “Naomi Parker”.

Felt like Sharing an old photo of My Grandma ( Rosie The RIveter ) pic.twitter.com/6tPlzqC72F

— Naomi Parker Fraley (@MakingRosieCozy) 25 лютого 2017 р.

The woman didn’t have any intentions of being famous. She was simply living her life until one moment that made everything clear.

Together with her sister, they visited the Rosie the Riveter National Park in Richmond. It was there that they saw the picture of Naomi. However, to their surprise, it was signed with the name of another lady, Geraldine Hoff Doyle. Apparently, it was a mistake, and Naomi, together with her sister, proved that with the help of their cutouts from the paper.

Today is a very sad update on Naomi Parker Fraley. She passed away early this morning …. https://t.co/oRIZbPsDW9

— Naomi Parker Fraley (@MakingRosieCozy) 20 січня 2018 р.

Naomi Parker Fraley, the Real-Life Rosie the Riveter, Dies at 96https://t.co/ycg1bhtuAk

Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/645Q6pDRLS

— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) 23 січня 2018 р.

A photo of a young Fraley, with arm flexed and head topped by a red-and-white polka-dot bandana, would inspire the 1943 Rosie the Riveter poster designed by J. Howard Miller. Fraley died Saturday at an assisted-living facility in Longview, Wash. https://t.co/HezAz1JOzg

— seattlepi (@seattlepi) 23 січня 2018 р.

The real Rosie the Riveter has died age 96. RIP Naomi Parker Fraley. You’ll forever continue to inspire women to smash the patriarchy #RosieTheRiveter pic.twitter.com/jcxqo92pwk

— Amelia Womack (@Amelia_Womack) 23 січня 2018 р.

BREAKING NEWS: The real "Rosie The Riveter" Naomi Parker-Fraley has died at 96 & she leaves a lasting legacy. pic.twitter.com/vfZ2Bb3HF0

— Dave Vescio (@DaveVescio) 23 січня 2018 р.

We honor #NaomiParkerFraley, the original Rosie the Riveter, who died on Saturday at 96 years of age. You were an inspiration to us all, and your Rosie will be a beacon for all women for years to come.#TeamLiv #TheJaneTrain #rosietheriveter #onward

[Photo: @OliviaJaneMusic] pic.twitter.com/J8ubmuNvco

— Songbird:Olivia Jane (@OliviaJaneFans) 23 січня 2018 р.

The woman who inspired #RosieTheRiveter, #NaomiParkerFraley, has died.

An icon.#RIPhttps://t.co/aTG3pPbJs4 … pic.twitter.com/zJVrDvr2px

— Victoria Brownworth (@VABVOX) 23 січня 2018 р.

The original inspiration for "Rosie the Riveter" has passed away Longview, WA at the age of 96. Glad she was around to see all the women empowerment she inspired and to know it will continue through the #MeToo era. RIP Naomi Parker Fraley. You changed a nation. pic.twitter.com/a2wi51UIym

— Kim Shepard (@SeattleShepard) 23 січня 2018 р.

Fraley, who died on Jan. 20, 2018, at age 96 in Longview, Wash., went unsung for seven decades before being identified as the real Rosie the Riveter the female war worker of 1940s popular culture who became a feminist touchstone in the late 20th century. https://t.co/th5hx6LJR5

— seattlepi (@seattlepi) 23 січня 2018 р.

Godspeed, Naomi Parker Fraley, the real-life inspiration for Rosie the Riveter, who was called home on the day of the second annual Women’s March. #TheBeat #Inners #AMJoy pic.twitter.com/6Ojk2aMLIn

— Sister Celluloid (@sistercelluloid) 22 січня 2018 р.

RIP, Naomi Parker Fraley: during WWII, she was photographed while working in the machine shop of the @USNavy station in Alameda, CA, and was the real "Rosie the Riveter"–but was only recognized as such in 2016. https://t.co/7ay2qwRKaU pic.twitter.com/FXRbslAVNe

— Ajit Pai (@AjitPaiFCC) 22 січня 2018 р.

"Rosie the Riveter" Sending thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Naomi Parker Fraley, the Real "Rosie the Riveter". Who was 96 years old. Thank you for being an American Icon. pic.twitter.com/gecyO7mxFg

— Navy_Man (@Submarine_Guy) 22 січня 2018 р.

Naomi Parker Fraley, 1921-2017#RIPRosieTheRiveter

Thanks for the inspiration! pic.twitter.com/7Fw7mlMFIo

— Ernesto (@EJFoto) 22 січня 2018 р.

A potent symbol of what we can accomplish when we work together in a spirit of #inclusion. #RIP Naomi Parker Fraley. #WhatUnitesUs https://t.co/DY9oHj8BrT

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) 23 січня 2018 р.

Naomi Parker Fraley, the woman who inspired the original Rosie the Riveter, has passed away at the age of 96. RIP ???????????? pic.twitter.com/udIt1zRD21

— Dazed (@Dazed) 23 січня 2018 р.

"The women of this country these days need some icons. If they think I’m one, I’m happy about that." Rest in peace to Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter. ????❤️ Learn more → https://t.co/gjnC1oyR9O (via @nytimes) pic.twitter.com/CfuXwAPB01

— AmyPoehlerSmartGirls (@smrtgrls) 23 січня 2018 р.

Only near the end of her life did the truth emerge: Naomi Parker Fraley was the real #RosietheRiveter https://t.co/dwYZySE8C3 #RIP pic.twitter.com/bi3azdCoVO

— David Beard (@dabeard) 22 січня 2018 р.

According to the New York Times, Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, passed away on Saturday at the age of 96.

Fraley’s image took feminists by storm and became cultural inspiration for womens empowerment, independence, and economic equality.https://t.co/qHbSuKyFdL pic.twitter.com/COtSOb2q2b

— ArtziMitziB (@ArtziMitziB) 23 січня 2018 р.

Naomi Parker Fraley, the original "Rosie the Riveter" and icon for working women, passed away today at the age of 96. pic.twitter.com/gPaGMNj9TV

— David (@wolfinsheeps) 23 січня 2018 р.

It broke my heart to hear that the original Rosie the Riveter – Naomi Parker Fraley passed this past Saturday. This extraordinary woman was 96. What an incredible woman to look up to and celebrate today. pic.twitter.com/0Glx4jaml6

— Maddie Casto (@MaddieCasto) 23 січня 2018 р.

The image of Rosie The Riveter: inspiration over the centuries

This is how the world came to know the true real-life inspiration for the image of Rosie The Riveter, known all over the world. The We Can Do It poster was and is everywhere now. It’s a motivation that works even today.

The woman’s life was more than complicated, even judging by the fact she had to do some labor force during WWII. However, as it appears, everything was worth it. The job women did back then and the poster that illustrated it serves as a great reminder for women today that they are capable of doing everything, no matter what the society tells them.