Cheryl Prewitt

Cheryl Salem (née Prewitt) (born February 15, 1957) is an American Christian evangelist, author, musician, and former beauty pageant titleholder, who was Miss Mississippi 1979 and Miss America 1980.

Cheryl Prewitt
Born	(1957-02-15) February 15, 1957 Ackerman, Mississippi
Other names	Cheryl Salem
Alma mater	Mississippi State University
Occupation	Singer, author, musician
Title	Miss Starkville 1979 Miss Mississippi 1979 Miss America 1980
Predecessor	Kylene Barker
Successor	Susan Powell
Spouse(s)	Harry Salem II ( m. 1985)
Children	3 (1 deceased)

Early life

At age 11, a horrifying automobile accident left Prewitt with a scarred face, a body cast and was in a wheelchair.[1]

Pageantry

Ms. Prewitt entered, and lost, pageants for five years before winning the crown that would take her to Atlantic City for the Miss America pageant. She won the Miss Starkville and Miss Mississippi titles in 1979.

Prewitt became Miss America 1980, despite a history of poverty, sexual abuse, a physical handicap, and a total of 200 facial stitches.

Personal life

She married Harry Salem II, (the brother-in-law of televangelist, Richard Roberts) in 1985. Along with her husband, she ministers through Salem Family Ministries.[2]

The couple have two sons, Harry III and Roman, and had a daughter, Gabrielle, who died at age 6 in 1999 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.[3][4]

Bibliography

The Sound of the Spirit (2015)* Rebuilding the Ruins of Worship Workbook (2015) Tones of the Throne Room (2014) Rebuilding the Ruins of Worship (2012) We Who Worship (2009) The Presence of Angels in Your Life (2011) Don't Kill Each Other! Let God Do It! (2010)* Entering Rest - Be Still - a 40-Day Journey into the Presence of God (2009) Obtaining Peace - A 40-Day Prayer Journal (2008) 2 Becoming 1 (2006)* The Choice is Yours (2005)*

Overcoming Fear - A 40-Day Prayer Journal (2004) Every Body Needs Balance (2004) From Grief to Glory (2003)* From Mourning to Morning (2001)* Distractions from Destiny (2002)* Speak the Word Over Your Family for Finances (2003) Speak the Word Over Your Family for Healing (2003) Speak the Word Over Your Family for Salvation (2003) Fight in the Heavenlies It's Too Soon to Give Up (1998)

An Angel's Touch (2000, 1997) A Royal Child (1996) The Mommy Book (1995) How to Get a Balanced Body (1990) Simple Facts: Salvation, Healing and the Holy Ghost Health and Beauty Secrets Choose to be Happy Abuse...Bruised but Not Broken (1989) You Are Somebody (1988) A Bright Shining Place - The Story of a Miracle (1981)

Items with * were written with Dr. Harry Salem II

Discography

Heaven on Earth (2012) The Holiest Place (2012) Prophetic Instrumental (2012) Revelation: Scriptures in Song (2012) Broken Places (2011) Great is Your Grace (2010)

Deep Cries to Deep (2010) Lord, You're Holy (2008) Pour My Love On You (2005) The Glory is Here (2004) My Head is in Heaven (2002) Do I Trust You? (2001)

References

1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2010-06-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
2. Salem Family Ministries
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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2010-06-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

• C.P. Annie Productions official web site
• Salem Family Ministries official web site

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Kylene Barker	Miss America 1980	Succeeded by Susan Powell
Preceded by Cheri Brown	Miss Mississippi 1979	Succeeded by Sherye Simmons