Maffett, Debra Sue (c. 1957–)
Maffett, Debra Sue (c. 1957–)
Miss America. Name variations: Debra Wilson. Born Debra Sue Maffett c. 1957 in Cut-N-Shoot, Texas; graduate of Lamar University; m. Buster Wilson (songwriter and music publisher).
Named Miss America (1983), representing California; hosted, wrote and produced numerous network, cable and syndicated shows, as well as music albums; co-hosted "The New Harvest" for the Inspirational Network.
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