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Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

Dolly Parton, a singer known for her timeless music and kindness, has been laid to rest alongside her husband in Nashville. A private family funeral was held for Parton, who passed away at the age of 80.

51 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIan YoungsCulture reporterBBC News - WorldFiled 2026-08-31 · 09:24 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
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Dolly Parton, a singer known for her timeless music and kindness, has been laid to rest alongside her husband in Nashville. A private family funeral was held for Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. Her granddaughter remembered Parton's support and belief in her dreams, expressing gratitude for being able to call her "granny." An obituary highlighted Parton's legacy of love, kindness, and resilience, noting her seven-decade career inspired many. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to young children. Tributes, including flowers and a book of condolence, were placed at her tomb, which features a plaque with her and her husband's names and engravings of their childhood homes.

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Dolly Parton's legacy is one of love, kindness, and resilience, inspiring multiple generations.

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The family asks for donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in lieu of flowers.

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An obituary remembered Parton's timeless music, prolific songwriting, wit, warmth, and kindness.

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Lainey stated Parton supported her through beauty school and helped her chase her dreams.

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Dolly Parton was laid to rest alongside her husband in Nashville.

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Lainey also remembered how Parton had supported her through beauty school, explaining: "She didn't just tell me to chase my dreams, she helped me get there."She thanked those who have sent messages and flowers."I feel incredibly lucky that I got to call her my granny," she added. "Thank you for always believing in me, loving me, and making me feel like I could do anything. I love you, Granny. Always."Getty ImagesCandlelight vigils have been held in US cities including Seattle, where this tribute was placedAn obituary posted by Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum remembered "her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family".It continued: "Dolly Parton's legacy is one of love, kindness, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place."It added: "In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library." The Imagination Library was Parton's scheme to send free books to young children.Amelia Young, a reporter for Nashville's NewsChannel 5, posted photos of flowers and a book of condolence at the tomb, which features a brass plaque showing Parton and Dean's names and engravings of their childhood homes.
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