Dolly Parton’s final resting place revealed after intimate family service for country icon

DOLLY Parton’s final resting place has been revealed after an intimate family service for the country icon. The beloved country music star died last Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer, just days after being hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee. Dolly Parton’s final resting place has been revealed after an intimate family service for the country icon Credit: AFP The star is to be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Carl Dean Credit: Twitter The singer’s relatives gathered at the country music legend’s final resting place at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville on Friday morning. The star is to be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Carl Dean. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! In photos per Page Six, the couple’s tomb features a beautiful bronze front with a peaceful mountain landscape inspired by their native Tennessee. Dolly’s name has already been added alongside her husband’s following her death. The beloved country music star died last Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer, just days after being hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee Credit: Splash Dolly was married to Carl for 58 years and was buried there after he died last March at age 82Credit: Refer to Source Her family previously announced that the star wanted an intimate farewell attended only by those closest to herCredit: Refer to Source Tributes have poured in worldwide from fans and celebrities Credit: Getty Images – Getty Dolly was married to Carl for 58 years and was buried there after he died last March at age 82. Her family previously announced that the star wanted an intimate farewell attended only by those closest to her. They said: “At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. “Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at http://www.dollyparton.com.” Most read in Showbiz Dolly will reportedly be laid to rest wearing a comfortable cotton dress and her trademark high heels Credit: Getty Sylvester Stallone was only one of the stars that paid tribute to the country star after her death Credit: Getty It is unknown whether Friday’s gathering was the funeral itself but Page Six reports that relatives arrived carrying flowers and security were present around the cemetery. Dolly’s nephew Bryan Seaver was among those seen arriving and was reportedly helping to coordinate proceedings. Dolly will reportedly be laid to rest wearing a comfortable cotton dress and her trademark high heels. When breaking the news of her death, Bryan revealed she had spoken to him about wanting comfort. He said in the video, “Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because, after a life wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.” In lieu of flowers, Dolly’s family asked for donations to be made to her Imagination Library, a charity gifting books to children in need. Plans for a public funeral have not yet been announced. Since her nephew confirmed her death on Tuesday afternoon, tributes have poured in worldwide from fans and celebrities. Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Eminem, Donald Trump, Khloe Kardashian and Kelly Osbourne were some of the celebrities leading the pack to pay tribute to the Jolene singer. Millions gathered around the US mourning Dolly, whose career spanned several decades, leaving flowers and donating books to her charity Imagination Library that mails out books to children in need monthly. In her home state of Tennessee, mourners gathered to pay their respects with flowers and balloons at her home in Brentwood and at her amusement park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge. Others left acoustic guitars, flowers and books at her statue on the lawn of the Sevier County Courthouse in her hometown of Sevierville. After the news of her passing, Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff to honor “one of the greatest Country singers.” Fans also gathered to remember Dolly at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, leaving behind flowers, a bracelet, red lipstick and a box of her sugar cookie mix from her collection with Duncan Hines. Nashville fans left flowers and lit candles for Dolly outside of the Country Music Hall of Fame, where Dolly also has a star. She was further honored in the UK where the King’s Guard played 9-5 outside of Buckingham Palace. The Grand Ole Opry, where Dolly made her debut at just 13 years old when it was still held at the Ryman Auditorium, also paid respects to the music legend. Comment now