Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville burial
The Grand Ole Opry also honored the country music legend days after her death.
Country music icon Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private burial in Nashville on Friday, three days after her death at age 80. Her niece, Lainey Mae Parton, shared the news of the burial on social media, expressing her emotional struggle in making the post and remembering her aunt. Lainey Mae recalled Parton's ability to make her feel special and her belief in her, even when she didn't believe in herself.
Parton's close bond with her family was also highlighted, as she always made her nieces feel like they were hers, despite not having children of her own. Upon her burial, tributes to Parton took place at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night, with a portion of ticket proceeds being donated to Parton's Imagination Library literacy program. Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer.
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