Official obituary released for Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s official obituary has been released following the announcement of her death last week at age 80. The obituary for Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park said Parton died peacefully on August 25 in Nashville. The obituary describes Parton’s legacy as one of “love, kindness, and resilience,” highlights both her music and decades of philanthropic work. Parton’s family is encouraging fans and friends around the world to pay tribute to her on social media and instead of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the literacy program she founded that provides free books to children.