Freida Parton posts heartfelt tribute to sister Dolly after her death

Freida Parton posted a personal tribute on Facebook following Dolly Parton's death at age 80. She thanked followers for their patience as she mourned, noting that while Dolly was a global superstar, she was "my Dolly Momma" to her. Freida recalled childhood moments, saying Dolly would climb into bed with her when they were afraid of the dark and later acted as a mother figure from ages 13 to 18. She mentioned past disagreements but emphasized that her love never wavered.

"Please pray for me and my entire family as we navigate this insurmountable loss," Freida wrote, adding that no one could replace Dolly in their hearts. She said she would try to keep smiling and share the love Dolly gave so freely, even on difficult days. Freida also hinted she is working on a special project in Dolly's honor, describing it as a way to keep a piece of her sister with her while sharing it with fans.

Dolly Parton died after a brief battle with cancer, and her funeral was held in Nashville alongside her late husband, Carl Dean. The ceremony was described as simple, reflecting Dolly's wishes.