Mrs. Nebraska 2001

Debra Gray

Debra is a native of Omaha and is married to Scott Gray.  She was crowned Mrs. Nebraska in June 2001.  While competing for the title of  Mrs. America in Hawaii, she won out of 51 women the overall Mrs. Fitness-Wellness Award.   For the past eleven years she has operated her own business as a personal trainer.  Her focus and platform is on health and fitness issues.  She is also involved in her community as a co-chairperson with the American Cancer Society's Douglas County Relay for Life event.  In addition, Debra and Scott are expecting their first child.  She is the first Mrs. Nebraska to become pregnant during her reign.

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Deb with contestants before the big night.

Deb with formers after being crowned.

Evening gown competition at the 2001 Mrs. America Pageant.

Debra with husband, Scott Gray.

Deb during fitness competition at the Mrs. America Pageant 2001.  She won the competition against all other contestants.

Visiting with patients on Valentines Day at the Nebraska Health Systems.

Mrs. Nebraska at the Muscular Dystrophy Event with Miss Nebraska, Christina Foehlinger.

Debra Gray with American Veterans during John C. Fremont Days celebration.

Mrs. Nebraska with Carol Kloss during an interview on Channel 7.

Mrs. Nebraska enjoying a ride in a convertible for Weeping Water Parade.

Breakfast of Champions event with Frank Solich.

Mrs. Nebraska with patients before MS Walk in April 2002.

Spending time with a 1st Grade Brownie Troop.

Mrs. Nebraska and Lee Terry, winner of "Outstanding Nebraska Students".