Barbara Jo Walker
| Barbara Jo Walker | |
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| 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.
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References
- ↑ "Miss America History 1947". Archived from the original on 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2006-12-30.
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| Preceded by Marilyn Buferd |
Miss America 1947 |
Succeeded by BeBe Shopp |
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Miss Memphis 1947 |
Succeeded by Lois Welch |
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Her son Andy was an integral part of the influential band Big Star. [1]
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