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TL;DR
- Dolly Parton was laid to rest on Friday at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville.
- Her funeral was a small, private ceremony attended solely by immediate family, as per her wishes.
- She died at the age of 80 on Tuesday, August 25, following a brief battle with cancer.
- Parton was interred beside her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025.
- Nashville International Airport is set to be renamed in her honor.
- Musicians globally have paid tribute with on-stage performances of her songs.
- Her great-niece, Lainey Parton, shared heartfelt memories on Instagram.
- Fans are encouraged to donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity.