Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. Missouri International®

Stephanie Gaines - Preliminary Evening Gown Winner

1.Tell us why anyone would want come to your hometown?
A strong work ethic taught by my Father and Grandfather; a “go-getter” attitude I learned from my Mother; while my Grandmother taught me to put my whole heart and soul into everything I do. Without my family I would not be the woman I am today.

2.What are the (2) most important things in your closet and why?
I am your modern day “Elle Mae Clampit”. I have on numerous occasions, jumped out of my car and sprinted across the highway in high heels to rescue stray animals. I carefully load them in my car and take them to safety; I wish they could all live with us.

3.What do you love to cook and why?
I love playing football with my husband, our bloodhound named Boudreaux, and our Lab mix named Jethreaux. Our dogs are my personal trainers; they sit right beside me, cheering me on while I do my cardio exercises. I also coach youth cheerleading and maintain a well balance diet.

4.If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do?
My family’s values consist of unconditional love, integrity, respect, and love of our country and the military; values that my Grandparents have instilled in our family through their example.

5.Describe the dirtiest job you have ever had to do?
I “Closerize” my outfits; meaning, I buy shoes and then find outfits to match. The problem is that I have several pairs of shoes in my closet that I have never worn; I can’t find anything to wear with them.

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