Barbara Jo Walker

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Barbara Jo Walker
Born March 12, 1926
Died June 7, 2000
Alma mater University of Memphis
Title Miss America 1947
Predecessor Marilyn Buferd
Successor BeBe Shopp

Barbara Jo Walker Hummel (March 12, 1926–June 7, 2000) was Miss America in 1947.

She was the last Miss America to be crowned in her bathing suit; all since 1947 have been crowned in their evening gowns (see Timeline of major beauty pageants). Walker, was Miss Memphis, the last city representative to win the crown. She died in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 7, 2000.[1]

She attended the University of Memphis and is an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

External links

References

  1. "Miss America History 1947". Archived from the original on 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2006-12-30. 
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Marilyn Buferd
Miss America
1947
Succeeded by
BeBe Shopp
Preceded by
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Miss Memphis
1947
Succeeded by
Lois Welch


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