Mrs. Texas 2008 is Bobbie Jo Compton
“Imitated but never duplicated, “Mrs. America” remains the first and still the foremost competition for married women. This renowned national competition is devoted to emphasizing that America’s 65 million married women are extraordinarily beautiful, poised, articulate, and versatile.” So reads the declaration on the official web site for Mrs. Texas. I agree.
What a wonderful experience to be one of five judges for the 2008 Mrs. Texas Pageant held last night in Southlake, Texas. It was a tough decision. The 28 contestants were all accomplished women. The winner, Bobbie Jo Compton, hails from Bayou City, Texas. Her husband and two children were so proud of her. I found it especially significant that on her pages in the show program, she chose to include this scripture: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21. The Compton family attends Lakewood Church in Houston.
Bobbie Jo’s heart is clearly with her family and championing the sanctity of marriage. I’ll be sharing more about Bobbie Jo and her story in coming weeks as she prepares to head to Tucson, Arizona in September to compete for the title of Mrs. America – the only nationally televised pageant for married women in the USA. The winner of Mrs. America will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. World.
(As an FYI, the 2008 Mrs. World pageant is this evening, June 29 and is being held in Sochi, Russia.)
If I can get the photo to upload you’ll see Bobbie Jo, Bobbie Jo’s mother, Barbara and me. I’m not sure who was more excited, Bobbie Jo or Barbara. It was a blessing to me when Barbara shared that she was only fifteen years old when she gave birth to Bobbie Jo and that Bobbie Jo’s father died shortly thereafter. As a single mom, it wasn’t easy for Barbara. I am honored to have the opportunity to write what I hope will be an inspiring human-interest story on their journey. I’ll keep you informed as that freelance project progresses.
Have a blessed Sunday, and congratulations Bobbie Jo!
Posted: June 29th, 2008 under Fun.
Comments: 10
Comments
Comment from Rachael
Time: June 29, 2008, 5:57 pm
I’ve known Bobbie Jo for two years now and she’s an amazing lady and I’m so very happy for her!
Comment from Dotsie
Time: June 30, 2008, 7:53 am
I didn’t realize this was for married women. So they are all married?
Comment from Eva Marie
Time: June 30, 2008, 11:20 am
How could you POSSIBLY be a JUDGE when you SHOULD HAVE BEEN one of the CONTESTANTS????
Lovely lady that you are…
Eva
Comment from Allison
Time: June 30, 2008, 1:49 pm
Awe shucks, Eva. I really wish we could see the photo of Bobbie Jo! She’s the lovely one, but it’s her heart that is even more lovely. And yes, the “Mrs. Texas” means they are all married. 
Comment from Flea
Time: June 30, 2008, 7:09 pm
What fun! Sounds like a world class event.
Comment from Mrs. Texas
Time: July 1, 2008, 7:10 pm
Allison,
It was truly an honor to meet you. I can’t wait to see you here in Houston! Which of your books should I read first?
God bless,
Bobbie Jo Compton
Comment from Marsha
Time: July 2, 2008, 11:15 am
One correction, Bobbie Jo has two children, not three.
Comment from Allison
Time: July 3, 2008, 7:57 am
Oops, sorry about the typo. Looks like Bobbie Jo gained the Mrs. Texas crown AND another child all in one night. I changed three children to two. Thanks, Marsha! I’m still trying to get Bobbie Jo’s photo uploaded to the blog. tech problems, drat! Thanks for visiting us, Bobbie Jo! As for my books, do you like fiction or non-ficiton? Shoot me an email to allison@allisonbottke.com and we can talk. But I’m sure our Boomer Babe Bloggers would LOVE to hear from you about what it was like to be crowned Mrs. Texas. Would you like to be our guest blogger this Saturday? Let me know.
Comment from Sonya Apple
Time: July 8, 2008, 8:48 pm
I want to thank you for taking time out of your weekend and judging the Mrs. Texas Pageant. I was one of the contestants and agree that Bobbie Jo will do awesome at being an advocate for the sanctity of marriage. She deserved the crown and she will make a fantastic queen for 2008. Bobbie Jo is a beautiful woman inside and out. Her smile was contagious and her attitude was exemplary. Best of luck to her.
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Comment from Karen Power
Time: June 29, 2008, 1:27 pm
A writing project…cool!
Sounds like an interesting story.