At the urging of her then-husband, Loving entered the contest and photographer Dwight Hooker shot the test photos of her.
"[10] At the time of her January 1979 centerfold appearance Loving was a senior at the University of Oklahoma[11] studying public relations.
[12] She continued to perform publicity duties for the magazine, including signing posters at car shows,[13] and considering her career options.
[14] She later met Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Dave Reavis when both were judging a beauty pageant.
Even though their relationship did not last, she remained in southern Florida, working in the healthcare industry designing benefit packages for companies.