Dolly Parton laid to rest as niece shares emotional tribute to ‘Granny’ - Fox News
Country music legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest following her recent death in Nashville. Her niece, Lainey Mae Parton, shared a heartfelt tribute reflecting on their close relationship and the singer's personal support.
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Dolly Parton was a global cultural icon, and her passing marks the end of a significant era in country music history.
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest, days after the country music icon died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday. On Saturday, Parton’s niece, Lainey Mae Parton, shared a heartfelt tribute to the late country music icon on Instagram, reflecting on the private moments and unwavering support she received from her "Granny." "This is a really hard post for me to make," Lainey Mae wrote. "I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words." STEVE DOOCY: THE DOLLY PARTON I SAW WHEN THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLING "From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough," she continued. "She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn’t do something.
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