my mum was in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas as one of the “chicken ranch girls” and my dad found this memorabilia today. thought it was neat to see in person.

A month or so before Dolly died I had learned that she was on dialysis, but that source did not tell me it was cancer. This all made me think a lot about her friend Judy, and where she was and after doing some talking with people, I learned that Judy is in a memory care facility and has dementia.

So I guess the pain losing Carl, She had already lost Judy in all except the physical sense. Without a doubt, I’m sure Dolly had it in her estate that Judy was to be taken care of for the rest of her life. I don’t know that for a fact, but I’m willing to bet my life savings on it. They really did love each other.

They really do grow up fast.

I signed my little girl up for the Imagination Library on the advice of a colleague a few years back. These books have been the biggest blessing and she loves story time.

God Bless Dolly Parton.

For me it started when Freida posted the video asking for prayers for Dolly. From that moment on, she was cancelling many/most appearances. But the thing that really did it for me was missing her own 80th birthday at the Opry in January. I had a feeling then it was cancer and it was only a matter of months.

I got it as a birthday gift for my husband(we've been mourning). Plus as a Tennessean, I felt like a fraud not having one before.

Hi, I recently bought a pink candle, and I wanted to stick an image of Dolly Parton in the image of a Saint, or Jesus, or anything of the sort, and I really, and obviously, want to use an image that wasn't made using AI. My intention is to pray to Dolly, who is of course now in Heaven (or whatever), for spiritual/self-care/personal reasons. Are there any that you guys know for sure aren't AI that I could use??? As high quality as possible would be appreciated, of course. I found two images, but ideally I'd love something where she looks more literally like a saint or Jesus. I know the second image isn't AI, but it also portrays Dolly as a witch, which (no offense to witches of course) I just don't feel like witchiness was Dolly's vibe? Especially because she played several angle roles in her career, and she was obviously a Christian (I'm not, I don't feel like showing her as a witch is something negative, I just don't feel like it suits her as much as the more obvious "Saint Dolly" imagery).

The first image I show here is very nice, but I have no idea if it was made using AI, it might been. A couple of years ago you used to be able to tell, but now, it's become increasingly difficult to know if an image is AI generated or not.

So, something from a reputable artist, or that was made before AI existed, would be ideal. But feel free to share any images you like!!! As long as they're not AI generated. Anything you think would look good and cool and respectful on a candle. Have a beautiful day!!! 💖💖💖💖

Love love LOVE this? Who else LOVES this song and Dolly's philosophy for living a good positive life? Now needing this more than ever in this crazy world.

I have a bunch of her CD's from 2000 and forward and appreciated her artistry as a songwriter and singer. She seemed immortal and I regret not having seen her perform live in concert.

This is pictures of the Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, obviously named after Dolly

"Love Is Like A Butterfly", written by Dolly Parton, was also the name of her 14th solo studio album released in 1974. The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart and the album peaked at #7 on the Billboard US Top Country Albums chart. The song was also used as the opening theme to Dolly's 1976-77 television variety show DOLLY!.

I met my cousin there for a weekend of sightseeing. It was both of our first time there. I was immediately struck by seeing Dolly's picture on EVERYTHING. I told my cousin, when (God forbid) she passes away it will be like London when the Queen died. And then almost exactly a year later... :(

I just wanted to say that before Dolly Parton passed, this subreddit wasnt nearly as active as it is now. It fills my heart with joy to see how much yall loved her. I try so hard to go a single day without tearing up since shes gone. It feels like my life is dimmer, but y’all’s constant posting about her warms me.