Dolly Parton's Cousin Details Singer’s "Very Small" Burial

Dolly Parton's Cousin Details Singer’s "Very Small" Burial

Dolly Parton’s cousin Richie Owens shared insight into the small burial ceremony that occurred in the days following the “Jolene” singer’s death at age 80.

Dolly Parton's cousin reveals why country icon wanted a small, private burial

Dolly Parton wanted 'very, very private' funeral

Dolly Parton's cousin has explained the country legend was keen to have a "very quiet" and "very, very private" burial service instead of an elaborate funeral.

Dolly Parton's cousin reveals intimate details about late country singer's 'small' burial: 'Just what she wanted'

The "9 to 5" hitmaker's family member also opened up on the "Today" show about why Parton hid the full extent of her health issues before her death.

Dolly Parton’s Cousin Richie Owens Details Her ‘Small’ Burial: ‘What She Wanted’

Dolly Parton’s cousin Richie Owens is remembering the late country icon in the wake of her heartbreaking death. “She wanted to keep it very quiet, and the word keeps getting brought up, ‘a funeral.’ I don’t believe that is really the case in the situation,” Owens said on the Thursday, September 3, broadcast of Today, […]

Dolly Parton’s Cousin Reveals Her Wish for a Small Burial

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal Dolly Parton’s cousin, Richie Owens, is opening up about the country music legend’s final wishes following her heartbreaking death. Speaking on the Thursday, September 3, episode of Today, Owens reflected on Parton’s intimate memorial service, which took place last week, and said privacy was exactly what she had wanted. “She wanted to keep it very […]