Lithofayne Pridgon and I would call one another and talked for a number of years prior to her death. She remembered me and SOUL from when we wrote about Etta James in the late 60's. I could never figure out how she knew so much about me and remember me so well. When I asked she would just laugh. We had a friendship and were able to talk openly and honestly with one another. Thank you for sharing this with me Ed Boyer. And most of all thank you God for the privilege to know Fayne.

• LA Times obituary for Lithofayne