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Janette Carter Obituary
Family members said Carter, who had battled Parkinson's disease and other illnesses, was taken to the Holston Valley Medical Center on Tuesday. Her family said she appeared to be improving for a time, but died on Sunday.
Carter was the daughter of A.P. and Sara Carter. Her parents and her father's sister-in-law Maybelle Carter formed a singing trio discovered in 1927 when talent scout Ralph Peer came through the Tennessee-Virginia border town of Bristol to record mountain music.
When her brother Joe died last March, Janette Carter became the last surviving child of the original group's members. (The best known of her generation to present-day listeners was country star June Carter Cash, a daughter of Maybelle and wife of Johnny Cash. Carter Cash died in May 2003 at age 73. Her husband died later that year.)
Following the death of her father in 1960, Janette Carter dedicated her life to preserving not only the Carter Family music, but the folk and country music of Appalachia.
One result of that effort was establishment of the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va.
"It's good for younger people to know this kind of music," Janette Carter said in a 2002 Associated Press story. "There was a time when music told a story; it wasn't just some beat."
On his deathbed, she said, her father "called me over and said 'Janette, I want you to continue the music the way we'd done it."'
At the time of the 2002 interview, she was still giving concerts every Saturday at the Carter Family Fold, an auditorium built from railroad ties and school bus seats near the family farm in Hiltons. She played autoharp.
"It's really remarkable how well Janette carried on her family's legacy by helping create the Carter Fold and what that has grown into from such humble beginnings," said Bill Hartley, executive director of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance in Bristol. "Thanks to the foundation she built with the Carter Fold, her family legacy lives on."
In September, Carter was given the Bess Lomax Hawes award by the National Endowment for the Arts, which recognized her lifelong effort to preserve and perform Appalachian music.
A.P., Maybelle and Sara Carter recorded "Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow," "Little Log Cabin By the Sea," and "Poor Orphan Child" with a sound and harmony that was unheard of at the time and immensely influential on country music ever since. In 2003, the Library of Congress celebrated the 75th anniversary of their first recordings with a concert on the National Mall in Washington.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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Thomas & Libby Widgeon
January 31, 2018
Sorry For Your Loss!
November 8, 2015
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Lynn Anner-Bolieu
July 10, 2015
July 10, 2015: I met Jeanette Carter at a Dulcimer weekend in around the late 1990's, and found her to be a lovely and kind approachable person, who wrote to me about her music tape that she was working on and would send to me when finished, that I could purchase. In the meantime, she sent me her memoir - a sweet remembrance of her life and family - at no charge. I just re-discovered it today and looked up her name and saw - sadly - her obituary from 2006.
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Joanne Schaeffer
August 16, 2014
Greatest music ever
July 20, 2014
This was truly an amazing person with so much talent the loss is clearly ours. Prayers fill our hearts while singing praises to God asking him to let us never forget the love we have for this wonderful person gone from our lives never forgetting the joy we shared experiencing a great talent. Hebrews 6:10.
Charles & Alice Tillett
July 18, 2014
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In Kentucky in early 1990 we would check out a real to real projector and film at the library. We would watch and enjoy a film called the Sunny Side of Life, what a joy. We now have the DVD. What great country folks, the Lord was ever present.
bonnie g
September 7, 2013
I met Janette and Joe back in the 1980's when I was invited tostay at their home with friends. Wonderful people, wonderfulmusic. She taught me to make amazing biscuits.
PATRICK ROBINSON
May 4, 2013
WHAT A LOSS
Mark Grubb
November 2, 2011
I have visited this page many times. Janette and I became acquainted through my poetry and she said "she loved them all". I wish Janette you could see some of my recent poems. I loved you then and I love you now!
Love Found A Way
By Mark Anthony Grubb
I was crucified on Calvary's hill,
It was the plan and my father's will.
The cost of sin was mine to pay,
My father's love had found a way.
Hanging there I saw your face,
And every soul in the human race.
I recalled that day when I was born
How I was loved on Christmas morn.
Son of man turning thirty three
Was born to die upon this tree.
I felt your pain and all your strife,
I surrendered all and gave my life.
The sky turned dark as angels cried
I tasted death, but I did not die.
I did God's will and did obey
My father's love had found a way.
.
Morgan Elliott
December 10, 2008
We all are saddened by the loss of dear Janette, but we can find comfort in her knowing approval for the continuing traditions of her family. Being a local and growing up in this community, I can see how profoundly she is missed, and what an impact her death has had. My prayers and condolences to her family, and may her legacy live on forever.
Wanisha
July 25, 2008
May the Almighty be a source of comfort. The memories of her will be an endless melody forever playing.
"[God] comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able tocomfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
Marsha Fleenor
May 13, 2008
Janette,
Your presence is greatly missed. I was at the Carter Fold in March 2008. First time I had been back to the Fold since your death. It wasn't the same. God bless the Carter family and all the joy their music has brought to others throughout the world.
Bob Curtis
July 2, 2007
"Will you miss me when I'm gone?" YES.
The Carter Family is missed but your music will live on forever. God Bless The Carter Family.
Lolita McCowan
May 17, 2007
"Give Me The Roses While I Live"
Wonderful things of folks are said
When they have passed away
Roses adorn the narrow bed
Over the sleeping clay
Give me the roses while I live
Trying to cheer me on
Useless are flowers that you give
After the soul is gone
Kind words are useless when folks lie
Cold in a narrow bed
Don't wait till death to speak kind words
Now should the words be said
Let us not wait to do good deeds
Till they have passed away
Now is the time to sow good seeds
While here on earth we stay
My memories of her are Roses, and they will Live with me forever.
With deepest sympathy,
william randell
November 30, 2006
May the love 0f friends and family carrey you through your grief,,
Hank Sloan
November 29, 2006
I am sorry to hear of Janette Carter's death. Although I did not know her personally, I know of her beautiful music and, of course, the music of her family. I will pray for her family and friends.
Hank Sloan
Thomas Chevrette
October 27, 2006
Dear Carter Family: I visited the Carter Fold on October 22, 2006, and was very welcomed altho the Fold was not officially opened at the time. I believe I talked to Rita, who allowed me to visit the museum, I will return for the shows and to see other sites in the area at the end of April, 2007. It felt like I was walking on sacred ground at the Carter Fold. My condolences to all the Carters on the recent loss of Janette and Joe. The Carter music will live on in my house as long as I am able.
Pam Mulinix
August 13, 2006
My fiance' and I visited the Carter Family Fold last Friday during the annual festival and
loved it so much. We could feel the presence of Janette and know
she approved of how well her family is carrying on her traditions. The music was wonderful
and we enjoyed visiting with Frances in the museum. She delighted us and our friends Kevin and Connie with not only her loving stories of her memories of the Carter family, but with her beautiful laugh! She truly left us feeling like we personally knew the Carter family before we left. We know Janette's memory will live on and we are only sorry we never had the opportunity to meet her or hear her perform.
Pam and Don, Aurora,IL
John Kilgore
July 5, 2006
My family and I enjoyed visiting your venue and will miss you very much.
Bless the Carter Family
billy jay trotter
June 8, 2006
you will be missed by many of us but your in heaven with god and with johnny cash and june carter cash and joe carter tell johnny cash hello
Rebecca Akers
May 31, 2006
To the dear, kind and immensely talented Rita and Dale: What a remarkable, but mainly, loving and inspiring Mother you were blessed with and may the memories and music you continue to carry on and share at the Fold make you wealthy in heart and spirit. It is such a joy to visit with you at the Fold and share in the rich history and music and good clean fun, but mainly just the kindness and goodness and a strength and peace that radiates from both of you leaves one feeling touched by your family and their gracious, gentle spirit. Your remarkable mother would be so proud! Thank you both and what you are doing to continue the legacy is fantastic and greatly appreciated! Smile and God Bless You! Becky - the animal lover and music lover down in Giles Co, VA.(It is always worth the trip to the Fold - a value cannot be placed upon it.)
Theresa Shumard
May 23, 2006
Some people just walk around the earth disquised as humans. Janette was one such person. God bless her for keeping the beautiful music, rich in culture, alive. We miss her everyday. My prayers are still with the family.
James Farley
May 21, 2006
On a beautiful moonlit October evening in 1985 my wife and I took our newly married son and daughter-in-law to the fold. I met this wonderful woman and also her brother, Joe. We were treated in a royal fashion and I felt as if I had sat at the feet of greatness. These kind of folks will not be replaced. My wife and I were raised in the 40's on Carter music and it will remain in our blood forever. God bless Janette Carter and the wonderful old-time mountain music.
Adrian Cavazos
April 5, 2006
I WAS REALLY SHOCKED AND SADDEND WHEN I LEARNED ABOUT THE DEATH OF JANETTE CARTER TODAY. HER MUSIC WILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART. I AM DEEPLY SADDEND BY HER DEATH. HER DEATH MARKS THE END OF A BEUTIFUL ERA OF COUNTY MUSIC. I HAVE THREE RECORDINGS OF THE CARTER FAMILY, THE FIRST AND SECOND ARE OF THE CARTER FAMILY ON BORDER RADIO STATION XET DOWN IN MEXICO WAY. I LOVE THE CARTER FAMILY. THEIR LEGACY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!
alisha g
March 27, 2006
hello everyone.
i am 17 years old and over my senior spring break i went to the carter fold in hilton va and well i talked to janettes grandson on the phone, i felt so honored to talk to one of the carter relatives, it was like talking to a celeb. wow wat a great woman, its a shame. she lived a long life though
ron mutrey
March 20, 2006
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Dorothy Byrer
March 8, 2006
I was a resident in Family Medicine in Kingsport, TN from 1989-1992 and had occasion to interact with Rita Forrester on a daily basis at Holston Valley Hospital. I went to performances at the Fold twice and so enjoyed Ms. Janette and Uncle Joe. The depth of Janette's talent was remarkable, as was her absolute disinterest in the spotlight and her obvious focus, to their immense benefit, on her family. My sympathies to Rita and the rest of the family, but also congratulations and thanks, from a music lover, to Janette (and Rita--who it looks like is following in her mama's largely unsung footsteps) for keeping the Family's legacy so vibrant. Godspeed.
sharon harper
March 7, 2006
i hope the legacy of the carter
family will last forever. sad to
see the carter family not as
popular as they should be. i am
one of the biggest fans of the
carter family that i know.
john musser
February 23, 2006
will i just wanted to say God bless you because i love bluegrass and is a good place to come and have a good time. thank God that your a saved christain and i am to. amen.
but my name is john h. musser2 and just new in learning the guitar and doing great at it so far. and i just love the carter family so god bless the carter family and i'm 15 years old well goodbye. Amen
Carl Lanzilli
February 10, 2006
Dear Friends, Janette was a beautiful lady who always had a big smile for me when I attended the festival. She is with the Lord, her parents A.P, and Sara, and Maybelle forever. The festival she worked so hard to make the success that it is will continue as a tribute to her and Joe. God bless her and best wishes to my Carter family friends. Carl Lanzilli, Nahant MA
Nancy Thompson
February 9, 2006
Loving memories of Janette are timeless.There is no way to lesson the sorrow of losing someone so precious. May God's peace be with the family now and always.
Ras Alan
February 9, 2006
I give Thanks for Janette and Joe, Rita and Dale, for carrying the music forward. I was so honored to perform my music, inspired by the Carter Family and this beautiful Southern Appalachia in which we live, at the Carter Fold, as part of the Smithsonian To The Mountain Tour. Janette was there to welcome us; including my "Appalachian Reggae"! The first song I learned to pick, in 1969 or so, was a Maybelle-style "Wildwood Flower".
I learned this song from my father and uncles. When they came to the Smithsonian show at the Fold and met Janette, I wept as I saw, and felt, a huge, long journey come temporarily full circle. May the Circle be unbroken.
John McLaughlin
February 8, 2006
So very sorry to hear of Janettes passing over.She was much more than the backbone to the Carter Legend she was a great humanitarian.I will forever treasure when Sara came over from California and myself with two friends spent a day as guests at the Carter fold.The hospitality shown to us was something to behold.The other twice i was there Janette,Joe & Gladys couldnt have been kinder.She will be so sadly missed,but have no doubts the family will carry on this great tradition.Sincerely John McLaughlin. e-mail: [email protected]
Sarah Sartin
January 31, 2006
My husband Ernie and I had of course known of the Carter Family and especially June and Mother Maybell; it wasn't until about three years ago when we found the book about the Carter Family that we learned the amazing story. We have since visited the Fold 3 times and were privilaged to see The Barter production of Keep On The Sunny Side at the Fold. Janette and Joe, along with Flo and Rita have signed our book. We now read everything we can find on the Carter Family and there is always a Carter Family CD and usually a Dale Jett CD in our players. We can't wait to hear Rita sing, we heard her Mother say she would. Janette was a treasure and we are sorry to see her and her era leave us. The music has influenced the world and will always live on.
Jackie Harkins
January 31, 2006
It is such a huge loss to the world and of course to america. The music that was poured out of the Cater Family was magic and to me felt like the soundtrack to an early 20th century America when anything was possible. I kick myself to think this music and these people were out there to learn from and I didn't pay attention until it was almost too late. The circle is now unbroken.
Retha Ferrell
January 30, 2006
You always said you loved your people. What a great homecoming!!!
Jim & Cheryl Millward
January 30, 2006
We had the great privilege of meeting Janette Carter at the Family Fold last March, just two weeks after Joe died. Although it was a very brief meeting, we're so very, very glad that we weren't shy about approaching such a "celebrity." We were left with a feeling that we were now part of her extended family, which is truly an honor. We absolutely loved Janette and were so sad to hear of her passing. Our only consolation is knowing how happy she would be to be re-united with her Daddy, who's dying wish was that she carry on The Music. Our greatest wish is that the third generation of the Carters continue to carry the torch. We are so happy to hear that they intend to do so.
Jo Anne Kitchen
January 30, 2006
To the Carter Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Janette. I never met the Carter Family but my mother and father had. They enjoyed their music and style. We all grew up listening to their music. That is what it's all about. May God Bless each of you. My prayers are with the family. Since my parents are now gone, I am sure they are having a good time in Heaven listening to the Carters.
sandra sparkman
January 30, 2006
sadly missed iam from wva now i live sofar away ,but her music keps me in tuned to where my roots are...........May god rap his love around all of the family at this time........sandra sparkman
Kathy Johnson
January 30, 2006
Being related to the Carter family, although I never met Janette Carter, I have read that she was a wonderful lady. I have done much genealogy on my family and have compiled alot of history, if anyone were to be interested.
The family has my sympathy.
Roy and Patricia Weaver
January 29, 2006
For many years we have left the first weekend in August free to attend the Carter Family Festival.We felt like we were attending our own "family reunion". We will miss Jeanette and Joe. Our prayers are with the family.
Chris Massie
January 29, 2006
Jeanette Carter was an inspiration to so many people all over the world. I have known Jeanette since I was a child and have always known that she was a lady of great values. She will be missed by so many. I am glad to know that Rita and Dale plan to carry on the tradition of the Carter Family Fold!
Jim & Donna Owens
January 29, 2006
Janette was a great performer and always very humble and kind. She never failed to let us know when Johnny & June were going to be at the Fold. She will be missed. (formerly of Marion, Va.)
Anne Gilbert
January 29, 2006
The last time I talked with Janette she said "come over and spend the night with me."I told her I would love to, but I didn't want to add to her burden, as she was ailing then. I have loved the Carter Family all my life and count it a privilege to have known Sara,Joe Gladys and Janette.
They are now and will always be in our hearts and on our minds.
Deepest Sympathy to Rita, Dale and families
Sandra Jobe
January 28, 2006
I pray that God will be with the family and loved ones as they come to terms with accepting that Janette is no longer with them, but is in that Heavenly Home above with the Great Carter Family. God Bless each and every one.
Steve Pritchard
January 28, 2006
I managed to get to the Carter Fold twice,, once was at the 50th,
Anniversary of the original sessions
in Bristol.. Janette was the most
gracious women I have ever met, she
was so welcoming.. It was through her that I got to met Sara and Maybelle and Gladys,, I actually had
the great pleasure of lunching with
them... I will never forget that.
My interest in the music of the Carter Family was fired-up by meeting Janette, her heart and soul
was wrapped up in her family's music, as a result my enthusiasm for
it grew wildly.. Carter Family music
is frequently featured on my radio
show,, The Radio Boogie heard over
CKLN in Toronto... Steve Pritchard.
Bobby Rogers
January 28, 2006
At times like this it reminds us how fragile life is. Janette will live in our hearts forever.Pray so that god will wrap his arms around her family and give them strengh during these difficult times.
Ernie Benko
January 27, 2006
It was our privilege to have known and visted Janette Carter over the years. She was a true trail blazer in her endeavors to preserve the Mountain Music. Her down home wisdom and humor will always serve us well.
Ernie & Lena
Alice and Al White
January 27, 2006
Dear ones, We miss Janette. Her spirit will continue to echo through the valley at Maces Springs, and will be heard in good traditional country music everywhere it is heard throughout the world. When we told our youngest daughter about Janette's passing, she said sadly, "Ohhh, the lady that hugged me..." Janette loved children and her close family and friends. She hugged us all. We won't forget it.
scott goswick
January 26, 2006
A sad day to learn the passing of Janette Carter. The Music History book is now complete with The end of the Carter Family Dynasty. I will miss them all. I am thankful for all the memories and music the Carter Family gave us. My deepest sympathy to the family and all the fans who loved them so much. Scott
Neil Cacciottolo
January 26, 2006
To: The Janette Carter Family:
On behalf of our staff, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Janette was yet another extraordinary individual whose musical legacy will live on. She will be sorely missed.
Neil J. Cacciottolo
The Chicago Music News.
Robert Berry
January 26, 2006
I was saddened by the loss of a great lady. I have talked to her a numerous of times when I was at the fold. I enjoyed her talking to me and being my friend. May God be with you and your family through these sad times. My prayers are with you and your family. May God richly and bless you all.
Deborah Berry
January 26, 2006
We are saddened by the loss of a great lady. My husband and I send our deepest symhpony to all of the family. She was an inspiration to all of us. Look up to the Lord and he will guide and comfort you through these difficult and sad times. May God bless each and everyone one of you. She's in a better place now, with Jesus. P.S. A little note: My mother used to iron Janette's clothes for her.Her name was Aleatha Strong.
Robert & Deborah Berry
January 26, 2006
Larry Hypes
January 26, 2006
Janette Carter will always be a friend to all of us who love mountain music. She was an American original, as important in her own way as Sara, A.P., and Maybelle.
Now she can always keep on the sunny side.
Geraldine Black
January 26, 2006
May God bless Janette's family and trust that she is now in a better place with the family that she had lost before. She was a great lady.
Rick & Cheria Rouse
January 26, 2006
Heaven has welcomed an angel and that is the perfect description for Janette Carter. It won't be the same at the Carter Fold without her sitting behind the bands encouraging a fun night for everyone. Our granddaughter Olivia always wanted to know if Janette was going to sing. Her smile was just the thing to cheer you up if you were feeling down. Janette will be greatly missed at the Carter Fold, but she is now with her family that she has missed and that smile is brighter than ever.
carol lowe
January 26, 2006
god bless your loss and i hope she is resting in peace and she is still preforming but now it's in heaven.love carol lowe
michelle lowe
January 26, 2006
hi to the family so sorry for your loss she was a great person and everyone will miss her,my heart goes out to you all,hugs michelle lowe
carla crowder
January 26, 2006
to janette's family,
my heart goes out to you during your grief and loss. i'm fortunate and thankful that i went to carters fold last summer and saw janette perform. i enjoyed the show so much and experienced what a warm, caring, and talented person she was. she'll be missed greatly by all of us. i wish that i had been able to meet and talk to her. she was great.
Jeannette White
January 26, 2006
God be with all of Janett.s Family , she was one of a kind and every time I would get to Tenn. to visit family the only place I knew I wanted to go while being there was , of course , Carter Family Fold . Every member of the this family always made me feel the LOVE for people . I will miss the little chats with Janette but I know that she will always be remembered as one of the most loved people because of the love she showed to all by keeping The Carter Family Love for music alive and I know that Rita and all the other members of the family will follow what was started by Janette .
God Bless every one of you . The Lord is always there for all of us .
DEBRA SPELLINGS
January 26, 2006
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS GREAT LADY IN MUSIC. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY
Hank & Betty Richards
January 25, 2006
We are in our 70's and it has been a blessing to have lived during the Carter family's time. Their music will live as long as the world stands. It is a blessing to pick and sing their songs with our old guitar and autoharp. God bless their surviving family members and friends.
Please carry on!
JOE & MAYBELLINE HARR
January 25, 2006
LIFE HERE ON EARTH PREPARES US FOR AN ETERNAL EXISTENCE, WHERE YOU SPEND IT DEPENDS ON YOUR FAITH IN THE SON OF GOD. JANETTE KNEW JESUS AS HER PERSONAL SAVIOR. TODAY SHE HAS ENTERED HER FINAL HOME TO BE WITH HIM. ONE DAY WE ASKED JANETTE WHY SHE DID NOT GO WITH JOHNNY AND JUNE ON VACATION TO JAMAICA, SHE THREW UP BOTH HANDS AND SAID, AND LEAVE ALL THIS. SHE LOVED THE CARTER FOLD. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Doug Pote
January 25, 2006
Janette Carter was a true Appalachian original - a gentle lady of vision and determination. Who else could have attracted visitors from all over the world to remote Scott County for over thirty years? It was a pleasure knowing her. She will be missed.
Kim Campbell-Ross
January 25, 2006
I so loved Janette and coming to the Carter Fold with my 2 boys. I loved her spirit and how she conducted and held the shows at the Fold in a clean family friendly environment and preserved the old time music. I will truly miss her. Love and prayers to the family.
margie daugherty
January 25, 2006
to the family of janette carter i wanna offer you my deepest sympathy and condolences for the this family i know you had such heartbreaks with loosing june and johnny
janette may you rest in peace god bless you
The Hudsons
January 25, 2006
We first came to the Carter Fold back in the fall of this past year. We returned for the Christmas program Dec. 17. We feel so fortunate to have been able to meet Janette. She was so sweet, so special. She created a wonderful place that makes you feel so much at home. Her Christian testimony was a blessing. We are grateful to her for preserving mountain music. We'll be back to the fold ASAP! And, we're praying for her family in their loss. Thank God for the hope of heaven!
Mattheus van.der.Helm
January 25, 2006
We will miss you and our prayers are with you
Jim O'Connell
January 25, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ms.Janette Carter.It is with great saddnes that I heard the news of her passing.The Carter families music has always been and will continue to be a major influence in my music and everyday life.
Edith Wilkie
January 25, 2006
The carters all of them, will be ,and are terribly missed.
wanda ,david head
January 25, 2006
Rita,Dale so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.we sure did enjoy the music at the fold,in fact we was at the first one on the hill out side.Jeanette was one fine lady and will be missed by so many people.our prayers are with all the family and may GOD bless
Christine (Davis) Moore
January 25, 2006
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Jeanette.
I was raised on the music of the Carter Family and those were some of the best years of my life, listening and dancing to their music at family gatherings.
The Carter Family started years ago with Alvin, Sara and Maybelle, a shy gospel group singing with Jimmie Rodgers. Their songs were beautiful and lovely to listen too. The "Wabash Cannonbell" "Will the Circle Be Unbrokern" to name a few. In later years, after Sara and Alvin departed, Maybelle Carter began recording and touring with her daughters Helen, June and Anita. Alvin and Sara later reformed the Carter Family with their daughter Jeanette. After Alvin's passing, Maybelle and Sara reunited and the rest is history. What a History!
Jeanette is now at peace and back with the circle that started many years ago. We will miss her, but her family music will carrying on and bring joy to many families around the world.
I for one thank Jeanette and the Carter Family for the many years of joy and music that they have brought to my life.
In closing, I would like to pass on my Deepest Sympathy to Jeanette's family and the rest of the Carter family.
May God be with you all at this great time of sorrow.
Kees Overgaauw
January 25, 2006
"We will miss you now you're gone". Janette, thank you for keeping the Carter Family music alive and in such away that many more people can enjoy the beauty of the Carter Family songs and voices. Having met Janette a few times I can assure all of you that she was one of the sweetest, most charming and impressive persons on this world. I knew the time would come that we had to let Janette go, but it is very, very sad that this time has come ! A MILLION THANKS from a Dutch Carter Family admirer !!!!
ronnie young
January 25, 2006
As a child listening to the radio in the late 40's and early 50's I did not appreciate the wonderful music of these good down to earth people. Now in my old age I admire it and do not listen to much else. They will surely make music in heaven.
gale lambert
January 25, 2006
May God bless Janette Carter. She was one of a kind.
Peter Phillips
January 25, 2006
Itis with much saddness that we heard of Janette's death.we had the privalage of meeting her on three occasions at her home and when she came to our country a few years ago,what a lovely lady rest in peace dear Janette.
Dutch Alexander
January 25, 2006
Janette, Truly, The Circle Is Unbroken. Make beautiful music in heaven like you and your family made here on earth.
Rose Cohelia
January 24, 2006
My first memories of music are my mother and grandmother singing Carter Family songs. "Keep On The Sunny Side", "You Are My Sunshine" and others, were regularly sang as they stood at the wringer washer, or worked in the garden. 40+ years later, those songs still ring true and are as fresh and relevant as ever. Now, due to Janette's efforts, they have been passed on to another generation. Over the past several years, my 11 year-old daughter has been a frequent visitor to the Fold. She loves the music and sings the songs. Joe and Janette always made everyone feel so welcome. They were always so willing to talk with, pose for pictures, and spend time with folks. We will never forget their smiling faces. Through their efforts, the music has been passed on. Thank you, Janette; I know Heaven is rejoicing now as you join the rest of your family.
To Dale, Rita and all the family; our deepest sympathy in your loss. Your Mother was a great lady.
Suzy Gobble
January 24, 2006
Janette was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all that knew her. Trust that she is with Our Savior, her beloved family, and she will hurt no more. My prayers are with you.
Andy & Carla Bryant
January 24, 2006
Thank you for sharing your family with the world. Heaven is a little sweeter with Jeanette there!
Chickie & George Renfro
January 24, 2006
May God Bless Janettes family. We have been going to the Carter Fold for more than twenty five years every Saturday nite. Never have we been anywhere that we were treated so wounderful. When you went in Janette had the most beautiful smile every Saturday nite, even nights when she did not feel so good there was that warm welcome. She will surley be missed but her spirit will live for ever at the Carter Fold. With much love Chickie and George
Ken Riddle
January 24, 2006
I just know they are having a great time in heaven tonight! We will sure miss you old friend, and we were sure lucky to get to know you all these years. God bless you and all of your family.
PS I bet your Daddy was sure glad to see you!
Ken Riddle
Keith Cross
January 24, 2006
Dale, Rita (who I don't believe we've met) and the entire Carter Family, we are saddened to read of Janette's passing this past Sunday. We will greatly miss her (and Joe's) presence at the Fold. We treasure their autographs in our prized copy of "Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone?"
Love and hope for the future ...
Diane and Keith Cross, Gravenhurst ON Canada.
Tammy Martin
January 24, 2006
It is so very hard to give up such a wonderful friend. I know that God sends angels to surround us and I believe that Janette was one of those angels. She was an inspiration to many and a strength and comfort to those closest to her. I am so blessed to have called her my friend for over 20 some years and to have felt the love and concern of her friendship. Her smile and laugh will always linger with me just as I know that it is now brightening the glory of heaven. We will miss you Janette more than you will know. Our love to you and to Rita, Dale, and all of your family. Well done good and faithful servant. Until we meet again dear friend...
Tony Friel
January 24, 2006
It was with deep sadness that I heard the news of the passing of the late Janette Carter. As one that is steeped in the music of the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers for many years, I find it ia great loss to Country and Bluegrass music. It does not seem that long ago that her brother Joe passed away, as well as Dale Jett. Janette, was the link that kept us in touch with the Carter Family and their great tradition for counter music. As I live in Northern Ireland, I would welcome any information I could find about the Carter family. I have planed a visit to the Carter family Fold this summer, and was hoping that I could meet Janette. This can no longer happen.
I would like to say how sorry I am and would like to express my best wishes to Janette's family at this very sad time. Our prayers are with you all. Tony Friel, Sion Mills, N. Ireland
Fran Pitzer
January 24, 2006
I am sorry to hear of Janette Carter's death. Although I did not know her personally, I know of her beautiful music and, of course, the music of her family. I will pray for her family and friends.
Jennifer Kiser Harkleroad
January 24, 2006
Dearest Carter Fold Family,
Janette will be missed terribly but not forgotten. There was a special warmth that you felt as soon as you walked in the door, as if it were home. She just had that special gift. We have faith that the Fold will continue with the hard work that is put in by several people each week. She is in a much better place and I'm sure my Dad (Leon) was one of the first people to greet her. He loved her soooooo much and enjoyed the times he had playing at the Fold. There is some beautiful music being played in Heaven today.
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with this great loss. It's not easy but by doing what you know how to do best and continuing what she started (as we did at Kiser Supply) the legacy will live on and you still have that eternal connection. Her spirit will live on.
Many prayers,
The Kiser Family---Jan, Tammy, Greg, Tammy, Kimberly, Karahann, Kayla, Jimmy, Jennifer, Hannah & Amelia
Bergie Bergquist
January 24, 2006
My family has had four wonderful evenings at the Fold in Hiltons over the years, and the memories of the wonderful and awesome Janette playing and singing some songs and emceeing the night of entertainment and dancing will always be held strong. Having my hand held in hers as we talked for a minute or two next to the Fold's cast iron stove on a chilly Saturday night in December of 2002 was one of the most magical moments in my life.
Miss Janette was loved and respected the world over and will forever be held so dear by countless fans of American music. Our heartfelt and warmest prayers are with her as she joins those that have gone before in that musical family's circle in the sky.
Bergie~
Trey Hensley
January 24, 2006
It has been an honor to get to know Janette, Rita, Dale, and all of the Carter Family, and all of the friends from the Carter Fold. On my last CD, I asked Janette for a liner note, and she, being the kind person she was, and always helping me out as much as she could, wrote me one, and I will cherish it forever! To the family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers, and I love you all! God Bless You!
ETHAN CARNAHAN
January 24, 2006
sorry to hear of janette passing. the carter family and i go away back in time.I n the twenties.will be missed by a world of people
Gary & Lora Booher
January 24, 2006
Ms. Janette was a dear friend, and
just a wonderful person....we loved her dearly! There will be a huge void on stage at the Fold, where she once sat. We will miss her terribly! Thank God our boys had the opportunity to know her and hear stories of how it was during those early years.
Thought and prayers to Rita, Dale, and the entire Carter Family. We love you all.
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