Jessie & Joy Thornton

Everyone said we would not last 6 months. Now, we're pushing 40 years!! Both are extroverts so we butt heads but we've grown together!

Placed 66th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Jessie & Joy Thornton in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.

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How did your love story begin?

I was walking "the strip" with gfs in Knoxville TN when Jessie was cruising with his friend. We locked eyes. I winked & he asked "where you going?" They met us at the University Club for dancing and drinks! November 1985!!

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Hosting all the Thornton Family Christmas celebrations for 30+ years!! Several years we had 100 people at our house on Christmas Eve! Always a happy time.

What would you do with $20,000?

Spend it doing fun things with our grandkids!! Lake Winnie, the beach, Six Flags!!

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