Marcia Yockey’s career in broadcasting began after she took advantage of the newly available job opportunities for women during World War II. In 1943, she began her work in meteorology at the U.S. Weather Bureau.
After 10 years with the bureau, Yockey decided to return home to Indiana and took a job as a weather woman with WFIE-TV in Evansville in 1953.
In 1956, she transferred to fellow Evansville station WTVW, before returning to WFIE in 1971.
During her 35-year career in broadcasting Yockey was a natural in front of the camera. She won over audiences with her humorous, fun personality and her dependable skills as a weather forecaster.
After an additional 17 years with WFIE, Yockey retired from broadcasting in 1988.
Outside her work in weather, Yockey was best known for her active role in the Evansville community and her service with various charities. One of her favorite activities was flying her Piper Cub airplane. She became the 100th woman to be certified as a helicopter pilot.
On September 28th, 2000, Marcia Yockey passed away from cardiac arrest at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was 77 years old.
Yockey was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2023.
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By Jack Lindner
Edited by Jack Lindner
Information from the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers, Newburgh Museum, and Boone Funeral Home.
Last Edit: February 22nd, 2024
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