July 14, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
The 2021 DeKalb County Fair’s Mrs. Fair Queen is 23 year old Briana Ellis of Smithville. The pageant was held Tuesday night
She succeeds the 2019 Queen 45 year old Suzanne Harrison of Smithville. There was no pageant last year due to COVID-19.
Ellis is the wife of Austin Ellis. Her greatest passion is helping others which is why becoming a nurse was an easy decision for her. On her days off, Briana loves spending time with her husband doing outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, and camping. In her future, she sees herself going back to school and becoming a registered nurse.
First runner-up was 35 year old Jana Beth Tripp of Alexandria who was also named Miss Congeniality
36 year old Andria Lee Graham of Smithville was 2nd Runner-Up and Most Photogenic
Meanwhile 69 year old Susan Frazier Hinton of Smithville was crowned Senior Fair Queen Tuesday night.
She succeeds the 2019 queen 57 year old Denise Page of Alexandria
Hinton is married to Jerry and they have eight grandchildren. She is a retired teacher of 48 years and was honored by the state legislature in 2020 for her service to the community. Hinton is a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithville and pianist. She is also a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, Study Club, DKG, (Honor Ed. Society), FCE, Red Hats, DeKalb Retired Teachers, International Literacy Volunteer, Relay for Life, Hospice, Imagination Library, Memorial and Veterans Day Programs, Chamber of Commerce, Youth Art Exhibit Chair, Annual Storytelling Day, and member of the 3 Parts Grace Gospel Singing Group.
74 year old Margie Williams of Alexandria was named first runner-up and Miss Congeniality while 65 year old Jeanette Adcock Mabe of Smithville was 2nd Runner-Up and named Most Photogenic.