Jo Hardee was born on April 20, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia. From a young age, she had a passion for beauty pageants and the glitz and glamour that came with them. Growing up, she dreamed of one day becoming a pageant queen herself.
As she got older, Jo realized that her true calling was not to be in the spotlight, but behind the scenes, helping to mold and shape future pageant queens. She began working at her daughter Kim Gravel's business, Pageant Place, where she quickly became an integral part of the team.
In January 2014, Jo Hardee's life changed forever when she was cast on Lifetime's hit reality show, Kim of Queens. The show followed the lives of pageant coach Kim Gravel and her team, including Jo, as they worked to train and prepare young girls for beauty pageants.
Throughout her time on the show, Jo's no-nonsense attitude and fierce determination made her a fan favorite. She often found herself in conflict with the other pageant mothers, but her dedication to her daughter and her work never wavered.
Jo Hardee is a proud mother to two daughters, Kim Gravel and Allisyn. Her daughters have followed in her footsteps, with Kim becoming a successful pageant coach and Allisyn pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Jo Hardee's impact on the world of beauty pageants cannot be overstated. Her dedication to her work and her unwavering support for her daughters have made her a role model for women everywhere. Though she may no longer be on our screens, her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.