Diversity Magazine Southern Indiana June 2022 | Page 17

TOP : FAITH PLAYS A BIG ROLE IN EDITH ’ S LIFE . SHE IS THE “ OLDEST MEMBER AT
CHURCH ” AT GALATIAN BAPTIST .
BELOW : KANE EXPLAINS HOW SHE AND HUSBAND
JESSE MANAGED JESSE ’ S BAR AND GRILL .
But Edith and Jesse were determined .
Jesse was from Virginia , and served for a brief period in the military . He met Edith while stationed in the Louisville area .
The two were married and held other jobs before deciding to open their own business . It was actually a setback that led to their shared success . Jesse was laid off from his job , and he told his wife it was time for a change .
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