Tyler Woman in State Pageant

DALLAS – A Tyler woman has placed in a state-wide pageant. Jo Anne McMeans, seen on the left in this photo, was named 1st runner up in the Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant in Dallas. She is employed by Tyler’s Prestige Estates where she is the community relations liaison. Jo Anne is pictured with the lady selected as queen, Debbie Carroll-Boyce of Frisco.

The philosophy behind the Texas chapter and the national organization Senior America is the belief that seniors are the foundation of America and one of our most valuable treasures. Seniors help the younger generation build self-esteem, knowledge, experience, and resources to continue building a better society for the future. “These are not simply beauty pageants for women that are 60+, these pageants re-define senior women in the 21st Century”, according to Mary Frances Hansen, the pageant’s director. “The Pageants are about inner beauty; these women are dynamic and talented in every way. Our goal is to encourage seniors to embrace life and foster a positive attitude about aging. We strive to enrich and empower senior women as our pageant contestants represent the positive image of aging.”

Hansen went on to say, “1st runner up, JoAnne McMeans of Tyler certainly deserves a lot of recognition for her hard work, along with all the competitors, not only for their dedication, but for their belief in the Ms. Texas Senior America principals.” The four components of the Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant judging were: philosophy of life, personal interviews with the judges, evening gown competition, and talent.

Boyce will now represent Texas in the national competition Ms. Senior America, which takes place October 2-7 at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.