Neva Jane Langley
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| Neva Jane Langley | |
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| Born |
January 25, 1933 Lakewood, FL |
| Died | November 18, 2012 |
| Education | Wesleyan College |
| Occupation | Television celebrity |
| Title | Miss America 1953 |
| Predecessor | Colleen Kay Hutchins |
| Successor | Evelyn Ay |
Neva Jane Langley (January 25, 1933 – November 18, 2012) was an American beauty pageant queen.[1]
Langley was born in Lakeland, Florida. As a college sophomore she transferred to Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. While attending that college she became Miss Macon, Miss Georgia, and then Miss America in 1953.[2] Ms. Langley's first television appearance as Miss America was on What's My Line (September 14, 1952) as the mystery guest. She rode the grand prize most beautiful float by a commercial firm, called "America The Beautiful", in the January 1, 1953, Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.[3]
On November 18, 2012, Langley died of cancer at age 79.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Georgia's Only "Miss America" Neva Fickling Passes Away Sunday". 41 NBC. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ↑ Associated Press (1952-09-25). "Home Town Gives Miss America Noisy Welcome". Sarasota Herald. p. 7.
- ↑ Associated Press (1953-01-03). ""Miss America" Rides In Rose Parade". Sarasota Herald Tribune. p. 1.
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| Preceded by Colleen Kay Hutchins |
Miss America 1953 |
Succeeded by Evelyn Ay |
| Preceded by Carol Taylor |
Miss Georgia 1952 |
Succeeded by Lucia Hutchinson |
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