Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, has been laid to rest alongside her husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Her funeral was a private family affair on Friday following her death at the age of 80. Dolly's great-niece, Lainey Parton, expressed her deep sorrow in a tribute, saying she feels "incredibly lucky" to have called Parton her granny.

"It still doesn't feel real that she's gone," Lainey wrote, "I'm going to miss her voice, her laugh, her hugs, and just knowing she was there." She remembered how Parton had always believed in her, making her feel like she could achieve anything. Dolly's legacy is remembered for her timeless music, songwriting, wit, warmth, and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a scheme that provides free books to young children. A tribute concert at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House was held in her honor, with artists like Jelly Roll and Carly Pearce performing her songs. Tennessee's governor plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Parton.