NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Dolly Parton’s official obituary has been released following the Tennessee icon’s death at age 80.
Parton died peacefully Aug. 25 in Nashville, in response to an obituary from Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park.
The obituary remembers Parton as a world icon and humanitarian whose seven-decade profession stretched throughout music, movie, tv, theater and writing.
A rhinestone life that shone brilliant sufficient for the world to see, Dolly will without end stand as an inspiration,” the obituary reads partly.
Dolly Parton’s official obituary released following her dying at 80. (WZTV)
Parton is preceded in dying by her husband of 59 years, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in 2025, in addition to her dad and mom, Avie Lee Caroline Owens and Robert Lee Parton Sr.
The obituary describes Parton’s legacy as one among “love, kindness, and resilience,” highlighting each her music and a long time of philanthropic work.
Parton’s household is encouraging followers and pals world wide to pay tribute to her on social media.
Instead of flowers, the household is asking for donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the literacy program she based that gives free books to youngsters.
Parton’s household has not introduced particulars for a public memorial or funeral service.