Barbara Jo Walker
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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. 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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- ^ Miss America History 1947. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
| Preceded by Marilyn Buferd |
Miss America 1947 |
Succeeded by BeBe Shopp |
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