Kellye Cash-Sheppard from Memphis, Tennessee, was Miss Tennessee 1986 and was crowned Miss America 1987, capturing preliminary honors in both the talent and swimsuit competitions. Following her reign as Miss America, Cash toured with Bob Hope?s USO Show, and has appeared on The David Letterman Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, among others. She has performed with numerous musical artists including Vince Gill, Lee Greenwood, and Billy Joel, and appeared in many regional theatrical productions around the country. Cash was chosen for the lead part of country music legend Patsy Cline, in Always...Patsy Cline and has performed the musical on numerous occasions. 

February 2nd, 1965 in Memphis (Age 59)