New Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Crowned

Opelika resident Edna Farrell was crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2014 today in Birmingham.

Ms. Farrell, age 89, is a resident of Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center in Opelika. The Brooklyn native has one daughter, two sons and five grandchildren. She was chosen from a field of 58 contestants. You can read more about Ms. Farrell here.

The runner’s up are:

• 1st Runner-Up: JoAnn Okechukwu, Highlands at the Oaks on Parkwood, Bessemer, Age 67
• 2nd Runner-Up: Tommie Dimps, Cypress Cove Center, Muscle Shoals, Age 56
• 3rd Runner-Up: Cloie Kelley, Woodland Village Health Care Center, Cullman, Age 79
• 4th Runner-up: Sarah Glover, Henry County Health & Rehab, Abbeville, Age 82

Click on a contestant’s name to read her biography.

As Ms. Alabama Nursing Home, Ms. Farrell will travel to various nursing homes and community events to share her experiences. During her reign, she will also serve as an ambassador for nursing home residents at several Alabama Nursing Home Association events.

Check back often. We’ll post updates of Ms. Farrell as she fulfills her duties as Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2014.

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Top 10 finalists on stage waiting for their interview questions.

From left to right: Ms. Senior Alabama Donna McGuffie, Alabama’s Distinguished Young Woman Madeline Powell, Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2014 Edna Farrell, Miss Alabama Caitlin Brunell and Mrs. Alabama America Jamie Nutter.

Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2014 Edna Farrell poses for her official photo.

Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2014 Edna Farrell is congratulated by Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2013 Verdell Goodson.

Top five from left to right: 4th Runner-up: Sarah Glover, 3rd Runner-Up: Cloie Kelley, 2014 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Edna Farrell, 2nd Runner-Up: Tommie Dimps and 1st Runner-Up: JoAnn Okechukwu.

Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2014 Edna Farrell.