Judith Ford | |
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Born | Judith Anne Ford December 26, 1949 Iowa County, Iowa, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Western Illinois University |
Occupation(s) | Athletic teacher and coach |
Known for | Miss Boone County 1968 Miss Illinois 1968 Miss America 1969 |
Predecessor | Debra Dene Barnes |
Successor | Pamela Eldred |
Spouses |
James Nash (m. 1990) |
Children | 2 |
Judith Anne Ford Nash (née Ford; born December 26, 1949) is a retired teacher who was Miss America 1969. Judith Anne Ford moved to Belvidere, Illinois at age three with her parents and brother. In 1968 she won the title of Miss Boone County, held at the Boone County Fairgrounds. She also worked as a lifeguard at the city's public pool and was a swimming instructor during this time.