Debbye Turner

Debbye Turner Bell (born September 19, 1965 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American TV anchor, veterinarian, talk show host, former beauty queen and winner of the 1990 Miss America pageant three days before her 25th birthday.

Not to be confused with Debbie Turner.
Debbye Turner
Born (1965-09-19) September 19, 1965
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Alma materArkansas State University
University of Missouri
OccupationVeterinarian, talk show host
TitleMiss Missouri 1989
Miss America 1990
PredecessorGretchen Carlson
SuccessorMarjorie Vincent
Spouse(s)
Gerald Bell
(
m. 2008)
Children1
Websitewww.debbyeturner.com

Early life and education

Turner was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Turner earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from Arkansas State University, and attended the University of Missouri. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Turner also spent a couple of years honing her public service skills working for Safeway Stores.

In 1991, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.[1] She became a spokesperson for Purina and pursued a career in veterinary medicine before going into television.

Pageantry

Turner was the first runner-up at the Miss Arkansas Pageant, a state preliminary competition for the Miss America program in 1988.

In the summer of 1989, she won the Miss Missouri title and went on to win the 1990 Miss America crown. Turner is a singer, pianist, and skilled percussionist, evidenced by her marimba rendition of '"Flight of the Bumblebee"' in the talent portion of the 1990 Miss America contest. Turner was the third African-American national titleholder and the first—and as of 2019, the only—Miss Missouri to be crowned Miss America.[2]

Career

Turner's first hosting job came at the St. Louis NBC affiliate KSDK, on a show called Show Me St. Louis in 1995.[3]

Six years later, Turner joined CBS News as a feature correspondent then became their "resident veterinarian" and a fill-in anchor. Turner was also a fill-in anchor on the CBS Morning News. Turner left CBS in 2012. She has appeared on Animal Planet's Cats 101 and Dogs 101 series. She is currently the host of Arise America, on Arise News.

Personal life

Turner married Gerald Bell in 2008. The couple have a daughter, Lynlee Julia Bell, born February 3, 2010.[4]

Turner's older sister, Suzette, is married to megachurch pastor, Kirbyjon Caldwell.

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References
  1. Hendricks, Nancy. "Debbye Turner (1965– )". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
  2. "Miss America 1990 Debbye Turner: A Profile of Success". Pageantrymagazine.com. 1989-09-16. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
  3. Tauber, Michelle; Neill, Mike; Russell, Lisa; Fowler, Joanne; Dam, Julie; Tresniowski, Alex; Miller, Samantha; Dougherty, Steve; Yu, Ting (October 16, 2000). "American Beauties: 80 Years". People.
  4. "Bell Welcomes Baby Girl". CBS News. February 4, 2010.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Gretchen Carlson		 Miss America
1990		 Succeeded by
Marjorie Vincent
Preceded by
Heather Smith		 Miss Missouri
1989		 Succeeded by
Pat Meusburger
Preceded by
Melissa Aggeles		 National Sweetheart
1988		 Succeeded by
Mairead O'Connor
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