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Bunnie Holbert was crowned Miss Arkansas in 1977. Today, she is living at a homeless shelter.

Published on March 31, 2007

A casual approach was the headline for this photo of Bunnie Holbert that ran Sept. 4, 1977.

Published on March 31, 2007

From a 1977 newspaper photo of Bunnie Holbert: A regal Miss Arkansas will wear this Empire gown for the competition. Designed by Victoria Royal, the strapless white jersey dress is trimmed with bands and a long-streamered bow of bugle beads and rhinestones.

Published on March 31, 2007

MIss Arkansas and hometown fans. Stuttgart residents gathered at the local Chamber of Commerce office to greet Bunnie Holbert, 20, of Stuttgart, who became Miss Arkansas 10 days earlier. Miss Holbert, who wore the crown of Miss White River to the state pageant, signed photographs and pageant programs. A 1975 graduate of Stuttgart High School, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holbert. She is a student at Texas Christian University. Miss Holbert also won the pageant talent competition.

Published on March 31, 2007

Every reason for confidence. Bunnie Carolyn Holbert, Miss Arkansas of 1977, is in Atlantic City to compete in the Miss America Scholarship Pageant. The way she looks in this black cotton harem jumpsuit is enough to give her confidence. She will wear the jumpsuit, a Helga design, for signing in at the pageant and for rehearsals. Here, it is accessorized with Fiammante's black suede sandals set on gold metal heels and bottom and with a gold and silver Monet pendant.

Published on March 31, 2007

Bunnie Holbert, Miss Arkansas 1977, is seen relaxing in this photo that ran Sept. 6, 1977.

Published on March 31, 2007

What was said then: For the opening production number each night, Miss Holbert will wear this cranberry red jersey dress by Victoria Royal and matching peau de sois shoes. A wide diamante band is run through the draped bra top of the gown to form its straps.

Published on March 31, 2007

In 2007, Bunnie Holbert worked as a custodian at the homeless shelter where she lives. She also landed a part-time job doing makeup at a beauty salon.

Published on March 31, 2007

Bunnie Holbert went from Miss Arkansas in 1977 to living out of her car. Now, at 49, she has started on a path to a new life.

Published on March 31, 2007

Bunnie Holbert returns her practice head to her locker at the end of the day at Lee's School of Cosmetology in North Little Rock

Published on May 3, 2008

Bunnie Holbert applies makeup to Mallory Thompson, 5, at Lee's School of Cosmetology in North Little Rock, during a birthday party.

Published on May 3, 2008

Bunnie walks through Dillard's to her job at the Estee Lauder makeup counter.

Published on May 3, 2008

Bunnie hugs a co-worker at the Estee Lauder counter in Dillard's.

Published on May 3, 2008

Bunnie sits with her son and granddaughter in this family photo.

Published on May 3, 2008