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Tasha Brown crowned 2005 Fannin County Duchess
By Allen Rich
Oct 17, 2005

Seven talented young ladies competed for the title of 2005 Duchess of Fannin County and Saturday afternoon a panel of judges placed the crown on 13-year-old Tasha Brown of Ivanhoe.  Tasha is the daughter of Sandy Brown and she enjoys volleyball and choir.

First runner-up in the contest went to Lauren Reeves, the 14-year-old daughter of Ronnie and Justine Reeves of Bonham.  Lauren enjoys volleyball, cheerleading and basketball.

Second runner-up in the Duchess contest was Lexi Lankford, the 11-year-old daughter of Lawton and Kelly Lankford of Bonham.  Kelly enjoys volleyball, basketball and UIL.

Also thrilling the crowd with their performances were Brittany Henderson, Kori Simpson, Kimberly Michelle Lay and Sarah Beth Gustine.

Brittany Henderson

Kimberly Michelle Lay

Kori Simpson

Lauren Reeves

Lexi Lankford

Tasha Brown

Sarah Beth Gustine

2004 Duchess Julie Williams

Second Runner-Up Lexi Lankford

First Runner-Up Lauren Reeves

2005 Fannin County Duchess Tasha Brown

Duchess and her court: Lauren Reeves, 2005 Duchess Tasha Brown and Lexi Lankford.