Funeral home posts obituary as Dolly Parton's family gathers for burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park issued an obituary for Dolly Parton, who died at 80, while her relatives attended a private service at her Nashville burial site.
Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum released an obituary for Dolly Parton, noting that the singer, songwriter and philanthropist died peacefully on Aug. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee. The notice described her as a globally recognized artist who inspired multiple generations through her music and charitable work.
Family members, including her nephew and longtime head of security Bryan Seaver, were photographed arriving at the cemetery where Parton will be interred beside her late husband, Carl Dean, who died in March. A small, private service for immediate family was planned at Parton's request.
Representatives confirmed that Parton passed after a brief battle with cancer at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by loved ones. The statement highlighted her lifelong commitment to generosity and helping others.