Being raised just above the poverty line in Parkersburg, WVA, Janie didn't have big aspirations and dreams for her life. Yet moving to Columbus, Ohio changed everything about her including her name. She was in a dead-end job at the phone company when a dare from her best friend took her to an interview to become a Stewardess. Fearful she would be rejected on sight because of her height; she was shocked when she was accepted to be the one out of 5,000 applicants who applied for the job. A whole new word opened up to her. Seeing places she had only read about, spending time with politicians, movie star and professional athletes. One very special athlete, a professional basketball player named Wendell Ladner stole her heart with his southern charm. And extraordinary 'connection' with the King of Rock & "Roll (Elvis Presley) allowed her the unique experience to spend 'one on one' time with and remain in touch until his passing.