Tennessee’s Angry Grandmother pays tribute to Dolly Parton

By: Saralee Terry Woods

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 903

Last Updated: 13 hours, 38 minutes ago

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I am in denial and my heart is so heavy because Dolly Parton died and I assumed she would always be here. She was less than a decade older than I am and I have always been a fan.

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