Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family says
Dolly Parton was buried in Nashville alongside her late husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.
Country music legend Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service in Nashville on Friday, attended by her immediate family, according to her niece. Parton passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. She was buried alongside her late husband Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.
Fans and friends were encouraged to pay tribute to the singer on social media, with the family asking for donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library instead of flowers. Lainey Parton, Dolly’s niece, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, recalling how the singer always made her feel loved and believed in herself. Fellow country artists Carly Pearce and Jelly Roll honored Parton’s legacy at the Grand Ole Opry with a performance of her song "9 to 5."
The Dollyfest festival, initially scheduled for 2026, has been renamed to celebrate the singer’s enduring impact on country music and will be held in Nashville and London in 2027.
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