Dolly Parton has been laid to rest following a private funeral, her family has confirmed.
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The country star died aged 80 last Tuesday (August 25), with her representatives later confirming that it followed a “brief battle with cancer”.
Lainey, who affectionately referred to Parton as her “Aunt Granny”, reflected on the encouragement and support she had received from the singer throughout her life.
She continued: “Because she couldn’t have kids of her own, she always made us feel like we were hers. She loved us that way, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.”.
Parton was interred at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park, where fellow country stars Porter Wagoner, George Jones and Tammy Wynette are also buried. Her husband of nearly 60 year, Carl Dean, was also laid to rest there last year.
Her goddaughter Miley Cyrus also shared a personal tribute to Parton following her death.
It was confirmed on Friday that Nashville International Airport will be renamed in Parton’s honour, following a petition attracting more than 160,000 signatures.
Jack White played ‘Jolene’ at a London show, while Orville Peck delivered a rendition of ‘I Will Always Love You’. Olivia Rodrigo also dedicated her duet with Sarah McLachlan at Daisy Chain Fields to the later singer.
The NME obituary for Parton concluded: “Resplendent in her rhinestone suit, she embodied both qualities as a unifying icon. The world has become more divided since that set, but everyone will always love Dolly.”.
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