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Where is Dolly Parton parents buried?

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Avie Lee Owens
Dolly Parton and mother, Avie Lee Owens

Dolly Parton, born Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean is a famous American singer, actress, songwriter, and businesswoman.

Her genre of music is usually country or country-pop and some of her most popular songs are; Coat of many colors, There was Jesus, and I will always love you, just to name a few.

Where are Dolly Parton’s parents buried?

Dolly Parton was born to Robert Lee Parton Snr. and Avie Lee Caroline. The couple got married at ages 17 and 15 respectively.

Her father, Robert Lee Parton was born in 1921 into a family of farmers. He was also a peasant farmer.

He grew tobacco and raised livestock to take care of his wife and children while her mother Avie, stayed home and took care of their 12 children.

Her father died on November 12, 2000, at the age of 79 at the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in Knoxville of stroke complications.

Her mother died three years later on December 5, 2003, at the age of 80 after battling a long illness.

Her parents are buried next to each other at Angel Hill Cemetery in Sevierville, Sevier County Tennessee.

 

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