Obituary of Mary Ann Metten Baczynski

Mary Ann Metten Baczynski, 98, died on November 4, 2021 in Palm Bay, Florida. She was born on Sept. 3, 1923 in South Charleston, West Virginia to William & Julia Childress Metten. 

She volunteered for the Womens Army Corps in 1943 and was deployed to Europe in 1944. Mary Ann was first sent to England and then to Paris, France as a Tele-type Operator.

She met her husband of 72 years, William, in Paris in 1944 while both were serving in the Army. They were married July 11, 1945 in Paris.

She is predeceased by her husband in October, 2017 & her brother Robert Metten. 

Survived by one son, William (Judy), one brother, Charles Metten, many nieces and nephews. 

She will be buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery by her husband on Thursday, November 18th at 2:30 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "William Childs Hospice House" Visit HFgive.org.