Dolly Parton's Niece Misses Her 4 AM Calls After Death
Lainey Parton shared a tribute to her late aunt, Dolly Parton, reflecting on their close relationship and the support the country legend provided throughout her life. The tribute followed a private burial service for the singer.
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This provides a human-interest perspective on the passing of a major cultural icon and the personal impact of her legacy.
Dolly Parton's niece says one of the things she'll miss most about the country legend is getting calls from her at 4 AM.
Lainey Parton shared an emotional tribute to Instagram after Dolly was laid to rest ... saying it still doesn't feel real she's gone and she'd give anything to see her name pop up on her phone again.
Lainey wrote ... "I'm even going to miss those 4 AM calls."
She also opened up about how close they were, saying Dolly -- who never had children of her own -- made her nieces and nephews feel like they were hers.
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