A Light That Will Not Be Forgotten
Dolly Parton leaves behind far more than a collection of hit records.
She leaves behind songs that helped people through heartbreak, characters that made audiences laugh and charitable programs that changed children’s lives. She also leaves an example of how someone can become enormously successful without losing their humility or compassion.
To some, she was the queen of country music. To others, she was an actress, songwriter, businesswoman or champion of childhood literacy. But to millions of fans, Dolly felt like someone they had known all their lives.
Her voice may now be silent, but her words will continue to be sung.
And whenever “Jolene,” “9 to 5” or “I Will Always Love You” begins to play, generations of listeners will remember the woman behind the music—the girl from Tennessee who dreamed beyond the mountains and brought light, laughter and kindness wherever she went.
