Dolly Parton's sister shares emotional tribute after her death
Freida Parton, the sister of the late Dolly Parton, shared an emotional social media tribute describing their close bond and Dolly's role as a mother figure. She expressed her grief while encouraging fans to continue sharing the love Dolly promoted throughout her life.
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Dolly Parton (Cover Images) Fans leave tributes to Dolly Parton on her Hollywood Star on The Walk of Fame (Cover Images) Dolly Parton's sister shares emotional tribute after her death 1 of 2 Dolly Parton (Cover Images) Dolly Parton's sister has shared an emotional tribute in the wake of her death. Freida Parton took to social media to express her grief over the passing of her "Dolly Momma".
"Thank you all for bearing with me as I mourn the death of my big sister," Frieda, 69, posted to Facebook on Saturday, before going on to explain that Dolly, 11 years her senior, had been a mother figure to her.
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