Terri Gowdy is a renowned beauty pageant turned educator. She has gained some limelight due to her past profession as a beauty pageant and association with renowned television personality Trey Gowdy.
Trey Gowdy and Terri met while attending a Christian camp meeting, and they later started dating. Trey is all about his numerous contributions in the political and entertainment sector, but he has achieved this because of the wonderful support he has received from his wife. So, who is Terri Gowdy and what is his profession?
Early Life of Terri Gowdy
Terri Gowdy is a beauty pageant ex-wife and celebrity wife who has gained fame due to her marriage and profession. Terri Gowdy was born on September 11, 1964, to her parents Frank and Pat Dillard. Terri grew up in the Spartanburg district, South Carolina in the presence of her parents.
Her dad Frank is a retired US Army veteran and had also been a councilman of Spartanburg County. Though she entered the public eye at an early age, she kept things about her siblings out of reach of the general public.
Terri was brought up in a Christian family which taught her commitment and community services. Her parents have instilled in her solid moral values that have guided her throughout her life.
Rise to Fame
Terry’s road to stardom started when she began participating in beauty pageants. She first began by attending local beauty pageant competitions and was crowned Miss Spartanburg. The crown not only accentuated her beauty but also her poise and elegance.
Her victory as Miss Spartanburg was just the start of her career. She later participated in the Miss South Carlina pageant and emerged as the second runner-up. Terri was dedicated and versatile towards her profession. She also utilized the exposure to be involved in philanthropic activities allowing her to form a strong bond with her community.
Marriage and Family
Terri Gowdy is the wife of Trey Gowdy. Terri and Trey met at a church youth camp in Spartanburg. Terri’s husband was also born in 1964, showing that they share many things in common.
Terri and Trey have remained committed to faith and community service. Shortly after they met, the two started dating before they finally got married on August 2, 1989. The marriage was the start of a long relationship, which has seen them build a lovely family.
Terri and her husband have two kids, a son named Watson and a daughter named Abigail. The two kids have made the family stronger and have given them reasons to keep on struggling for their love. Abigail was born in 1988 whereas her brother was born in 1983.
Like Terri’s husband, her son has also pursued a career in law. He completed his higher education at Washington and Lee University School of Law. He has also served as an attorney specializing in the real estate sector.
Career
Terri Gowdy is an educator by profession. She changed her career after marriage and found a calling in being an educator. She has taught Grade One in Elementary school
