J. A. Lordi was born and raised on a horse-crazy tropical island. Twice married and divorced, she has four children and five grandchildren. Mrs. Lordi has been a chicken farmer, a ...view moreJ. A. Lordi was born and raised on a horse-crazy tropical island. Twice married and divorced, she has four children and five grandchildren. Mrs. Lordi has been a chicken farmer, a bookkeeper, a thoroughbred market breeder, and a realtor. She enjoys flying kites with a rod and reel.view less