Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. Illinois International®

Terri Karch

1.Tell us why anyone would want come to your hometown?
It may sound cliché, but I’m most proud of my husband and children. They’ve been my light through dark times in my journey of recovery from depression. Their unfaltering faith in me gave me the courage to step outside my comfort zone and share my story of hope with others.

2.What are the (2) most important things in your closet and why?
My husband would have to take this prize. He has been my hero since the day we met. During our 23 years of marriage, he has been my rock and foundation. He accepts me for who I am and supports me wearing any of my many hats…or crown!

3.What do you love to cook and why?
I have two boxes under my bed filled with mementos from my son and daughter. The box includes significant items like report cards and awards but it also holds treasures like hand-made cards and drawings that hold the most value for me.

4.If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do?
Terri actually IS my nickname since my birth name is Teresa but no one except my father ever called me Teresa. My best friend calls me TerriBelle; my grandfather called me TerrBear and my daughter calls me Momma Jomma - quite an eclectic range but I love each one!

5.Describe the dirtiest job you have ever had to do?
Aside from the fact that my daughter is named Summer, I look forward to that time of year more for the activities than the weather. Summertime is always filled with travel softball, 4th of July celebrations and an occasional trip to an amusement park to satisfy my roller coaster fix!

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