Little Miss Valentine 2007

By Margaret hobbs

Little Miss Valentine royal court includes, from left, Macy Harrell, Miss Congenality; Rylie Lee Crawford, first runner-up; Shelby Jo Ann Miller, 2007 Little Miss Valentine; Michaela Pleasant, 2006 Little Miss; and Eden Mikayla Parsons, second runner-up.

From a field of 29 little ?sweethearts,? Shelby Jo Ann Miller, rose to the top with her sweet smile and bubbly personality, earning the title of Little Miss Valentine. She is the 3-year-old daughter of Andy and Ashley Miller. Shelby received her crown from the reigning Little Miss Valentine Michaela Pleasant, in the 40th annual event, sponsored by the Morrison Ruritan.

The pageant was emceed by Denise Hillis, with entertainment provided by Travis Young and Lacy Pack. Ruritan president Doug Jacobs welcomed everyone to the event and extended gratitude to the many volunteers working with the pageant.

Other members of the royal court include: Rylie Lee Crawford, 4, daughter of Blake and Tonya Crawford, first runner-up; Eden Mikayla Parsons, 5, daughter of Michael and Kellie Parsons, second runner-up; and Macy Harrell, 5, daughter of Scott and Betsy Harrell, Miss Congeniality.

Contestants remaining on the Top 11 list are: Jasmine Mariah Cantrell, 4, daughter of Brandie and Jason Cantrell; Tyra Za?Nae Wright, 6, daughter of Dwight and Casey Wright; Rachel Grissom, 3, daughter of Richard and Tanarra Grissom; Cassie Michaela Spitzer, 4, daughter of Robert and Jennifer Spitzer; Caylan Susanne Thomas, 4, daughter of Gail and Eddie Thomas; Keiandrea Pleasant, 5, daughter of David and Kim Jordan; and Lili-Ann Faith Briest, 5, daughter of Misty Briest.

Serving as ushers were young men, Rylan Sliger, 7, and Andy Sliger, 5, sons of Stacy and Tammy Sliger; Shawn Duncan, 6, son of John Duncan; Wesley Pepper, 5, son of Brad and Theresa Pepper; Eli Maples, 7, and Timothy Maples, 8, sons of Tim and Shelley Maples.