Janie has a BA Degree from the University of Oklahoma in Speech Pathology and Master's Studies at the University of Mississippi. She and her husband Woody have been married 45 years and have two adult sons, Wilson and Ramsey. Her hobbies are sailing, gardening, traveling and taking care of their Corgi and two cats. She is a graduate of Leadership Germantown, the Germantown Chamber Board Chairman in 2011, a member of the Rotary of Memphis East, President of her homeowner's association, and on the Board of the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf.