Jeanne Flinn Swanner, one of three sisters, was born Sept. 21, 1943, in Boston to Jim and Cora (Lipscomb) Swanner. She grew up in Graham, North Carolina, and lived in the state for most of her life.

Jeanne Swanner Robertson, Miss North Carolina 1963, received the 2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Miss North Carolina pageant organization. Lisa Lauck News & Observer file photo ELON, N.C ...

No wonder I got excited when a local girl, Jeanne Swanner, won Miss North Carolina and I was in the entourage that went with her when she traveled to Atlantic City, N.J., to compete for Miss America.

Jeanne Swanner Robertson, Miss North Carolina 1963, received the 2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Miss North Carolina pageant organization. Lisa Lauck News & Observer file photo ELON, N.C.

Robertson was named Miss North Carolina in 1963 when she was Jeanne Swanner. She wrote four books, including “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked and other Important Stuff,” and was president of the ...

As many wonder who will crown the new Miss North Carolina, a source close to the pageant said Miss North Carolina 1963 Jeanne Swanner-Robertson is being considered to do the honors.

Jeanne Swanner Robertson, Miss North Carolina 1963, received the 2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Miss North Carolina pageant organization. Lisa Lauck News & Observer file photo ELON, N.C ...

GRAHAM, N.C. — North Carolina humorist Jeanne Robertson died Saturday morning, according to her professional Facebook page. She was 77. According to her Facebook page, Robertson was struggling ...

Jeanne Swanner Robertson, Miss North Carolina 1963, received the 2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Miss North Carolina pageant organization. Lisa Lauck News & Observer file photo ELON, N.C ...

Robertson was named Miss North Carolina in 1963 when she was Jeanne Swanner. She wrote four books, including “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked and other Important Stuff,” and was president of the ...

Jeanne Swanner Robertson, Miss North Carolina 1963, received the 2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Miss North Carolina pageant organization. Lisa Lauck News & Observer file photo ELON, N.C ...