Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Private Funeral, ‘Queen of Country’s Niece Confirms in Emotional Tribute

Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral attended by her family, the Queen of Country’s great-niece, Lainey Mae Parton, confirmed in an emotional tribute.

On Saturday, August 29 Lainey took to Instagram with a carousel of photos featuring her late aunt. Dolly died at 80 on August 25, following a “brief battle with cancer,” and was laid to rest on Friday, August 28.