Bryan recalled Dolly telling him that after spending a lifetime in rhinestones and elaborate stage clothes, she wanted something much softer when she was finally laid to rest.
According to him, Dolly said she wanted to rest in “a beautiful bed of plush cotton” because she deserved to be comfortable after a lifetime of wearing heavy rhinestones.
He ended the announcement with a deeply personal goodbye.
“Rest in peace, Aunt Dolly — Aunt, Granny, Gigi. May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you.”
For Miley, however, Dolly’s death was more than the loss of an entertainment icon.Christianity
She had lost the woman she called “Aunt Dolly.”
The woman who had been her godmother, mentor, collaborator and guiding presence for most of her life.
Following Dolly’s passing, Miley shared an emotional tribute alongside a black-and-white image of her.
“The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share,” Miley wrote.
