''My generation knew June Carter as Johnny Cash's wife, as the woman who wrote Ring of Fire and as part of the Carter Family,'' said singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam, who recorded Ring of Fire on his 1986 debut album. ''By the time I became aware of her, she was this really seductive, Appalachian mountain princess who had captured Johnny Cash's eye. We didn't realize what my parents' generation knew, which was that June was the funniest of the Carter Sisters. Her act was this absurd, comedic take on herself.''
Loving obituary for Valerie June Carter in The Tennessean 05/16/03and a prayer for her family
