John Tolos once called Ann “An ol’ grit-fed girl from the south.” Ann looked at John and said, “Yeah, but look where those grits got me!” Indeed, Ann was raised on a farm and used that natural farm girl strength to become a formidable athlete. She lived a completely clean life – no drinking, smoking or drugs. Her physical abilities combined with her innate style and beauty to create a true legend in professional wrestling.

Natasha the Hatchet Lady, Casey’s top rival for many years, said Ann was truly one of the best ever. “I tried my best to kill her, but I only could have done it by dragging her out to the river and drowning her. In the ring, she had no peer.”

Ann is quite a famous for her shapely legs, and for wrestling barefoot. “My grandfather was a Creek Indian,” said Casey. “He always told me that my best balance and defense is being barefoot… but in the wrestling business people wore boots, and that’s what I did. So I was in a match where my opponent tied my laces together, there was an accident and both my ankles broke in an instant. I should have paid attention to my grandfather from the start. After that I was always barefoot.”

Casey is extremely diverse. She operated a restaurant, drove big rigs across the country, and even appeared in films. Ann recalls, “I was originally offered the role in Wrestling Queen, and MGM was trying to court me for a television show called Police Woman, which Angie Dickinson eventually took. I did a few small roles in TV shows and films, but my main concern was wrestling.”

Her career spanned four separate decades, many of them as an independent contactor. She was never one to play the heel, as it went against her true nature. Ann’s following was as dedicated as they come, and it still exists today on the internet. “There was a woman claiming to be me, running a fan club,” said Casey. “It was a total scam and it hurt my reputation. But the forum I have now is run by me, personally. I always love interacting with my fans. Wonderful people.”

Ann’s still in fantastic shape, and she’s ready to step back into the ring with old nemesis The Fabulous Moolah for one last match.