Briana Ellis, 23, of Smithville won the crown and title of Mrs. Fair Queen during last Tuesday night’s pageants at the DeKalb County Fair.

She succeeds the 2019 Queen 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 went to Jana Beth Tripp, 35, of Alexandria who was also named Miss Congeniality.

Andria Lee Graham, 36, of Smithville was second runner-up and Most Photogenic

Meanwhile Susan Frazier Hinton, 69, of Smithville was crowned this year’s Senior Fair Queen. She succeeds the 2019 queen Denise Page of Smithville.

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, Chair Youth Art Exhibit, Annual Storytelling Day, and member of 3 Parts Grace Gospel Singing Group.

Margie Williams, 74, of Alexandria was named first runner-up and Miss Congeniality while 65 year-old Jeanette Adcock Mabe of Smithville was elected second runner-up along with being named Most Photogenic.