Shirley Cothran

Shirley Cothran Barret (born September 18, 1952, Denton County, Texas) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Texas.

Shirley Cothran
Born (1952-09-18) September 18, 1952
Alma materNorth Texas State University
Texas Woman’s University
OccupationAuthor and professional speaker
TitleMiss Texas 1974
Miss America 1975
PredecessorRebecca Ann King
SuccessorTawny Godin
Spouse(s)
Richard Barret
(m. 1976)
Children4
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

She graduated from Denton High School in 1970 and was the second Miss America from that high school as Phyllis George was crowned Miss America before her in 1971. She later attended North Texas State University and earned her bachelor of science in elementary education and her master's degree in guidance counseling.[1]

Cothran later used the scholarship money she earned from her Miss America win towards her Ph.D. in early childhood education and family counseling.

Life and career

She was crowned Miss Texas 1974 and won the Miss America 1975 title.[2] She currently tours as a motivational speaker and still resides in Texas.

She appeared, with her husband and three sons, on the televised game show Family Feud on Season 19, Episode 64.

Personal life

She married Richard Barret in 1976 and has four children, David, Julia, John, and Mark.[3]

References

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Rebecca Ann King
Miss America
1975
Succeeded by
Tawny Godin
Preceded by
Judy Mallett
Miss Texas
1974
Succeeded by
Phyllis Barger


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