Cahaba Heights Native Takes Home Ms. Senior Universe Crown

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL — Last week, Vestavia Hills native Donna McGuffie was crowned the first Ms. Senior Universe at the Saxe Theater in Las Vegas. The pageant was the first to crown a senior woman as Ms. Universe.

McGuffie, 66, was raised in Cahaba Heights, though she now lives in Trussville. She comes from a family of Cahaba Heights residents, including her mother and grandmother.

The pageant entailed a week of interviews and talent performances, complete with an evening gown competition. The 15 final contestants were also able to attend the 2017 Miss Universe competition.

Visit the Ms. Senior Universe website to learn more about the pageant and to find samples of McGuffie's singing talent from the competition.

Photo Courtesy of Donna McGuffie