Dolly Parton’s Cousin Says Singer Even Kept Health Issues From Family: ‘She Always Wanted to Keep Everybody Being Positive Around Her’
Parton family historian Richie Owens also revealed that last week's reported "funeral" was actually a simple "burial" to avoid spending money that could go to charity.
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