Barbara Jo Walker Hummel (March 12, 1926 – June 7, 2000) was Miss America in 1947.
Barbara Jo Walker | |
|---|---|
 Walker in 1947 | |
| Born | March 12, 1926 |
| Died | June 7, 2000 (aged 74) |
| Other names | Barbara Jo Walker Hummel |
| Alma mater | Memphis State College |
| Title | Miss America 1947 |
| Predecessor | Marilyn Buferd |
| Successor | BeBe Shopp |
Life
editWalker was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Walker. Her father operated a dental laboratory, and she had a sister, Peggy.[1]
She attended the Memphis State College[1] and is an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.[citation needed]
On June 26, 1948, Walker married physician John Vernon Hummel in Memphis, Tennessee.[2] She is also the mother of the late Andy Hummel of the Memphis-based power pop band Big Star.[citation needed]
She was the last Miss America to be crowned in her bathing suit; all since 1947 have been crowned in their evening gowns. Walker, was Miss Memphis, the last city representative to win the crown.[citation needed]
She died in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 7, 2000.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Schor, Samuel (September 8, 1947). "Miss America Will Teach, Won't Seek Movie Career". Press of Atlantic City. p. 1. Retrieved May 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "'Miss America' Weds". The Shreveport Times. United Press. June 27, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved May 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Miss America History 1947". Archived from the original on 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2006-12-30.
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