Dolly Parton’s 11 Brothers and Sisters:<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Dolly](\"https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/204\/files\/2025\/10\/attachment-willadeene-parton.jpg?w=980&q=75\")
<\/div>Prime Time Country<\/figcaption>Dolly Parton Sister Willadeene<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWilladeene Parton (1940-)<\/strong><\/p>\nThe oldest Parton is Willadeene, who admits she cared for her younger sister Dolly like a mother would, despite there only being a five-and-a-half-year age gap.<\/p>\n
Willadeene is a published author who dabbled in music at a young age. She\u2019s also very close to Freida, born 17 years later.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIn August 2025, Freida shared an update <\/a>on the now 86-year-old, saying she\u2019s doing great.<\/p>\n\u201cI call her every morning and say, \u2018How is my most beautiful sister doing?\u2019\u201d Freida says before sharing how much Willadeene reminds her of her mother.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Ron Galella Collection via Getty<\/figcaption>Ron Galella Collection via Getty<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDavid Parton (1942-2024)<\/strong><\/p>\nDolly Parton\u2019s older brother David lived a private life in Eastern Tennessee, working in the construction industry for most of his life. His 2024 death<\/a> was confirmed by his sister Stella.<\/p>\nCoy Parton (1943-2026)<\/strong><\/p>\nCoy Denver Parton (referred to as just “Denver”) was perhaps the most private of all the Partons. There is almost nothing known about him, other than that he worked as a crane operator building bridges for much of his life. One figures that is how he preferred it and his big family respected that wish.<\/p>\n
Coy Denver Parton died at the age of 82<\/a> on July 23, 2026, just over a month before Dolly Parton died. His cause of death was not released publicly.<\/p>\nRobert Lee Parton Jr. (1948)<\/strong><\/p>\nAs you might have guessed, Robert Lee Jr. is named after Sr., the family patriarch who died in 2000. Freida Parton is the source for pictures, including one that she says is the last picture of them all alive<\/a>.<\/p>\nBobby looks to be a serious man with short, gray hair and a workmanlike presence.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Ron Galella Collection via Getty<\/figcaption>Stella Freida and Dolly parton<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nStella Parton (1949-)<\/strong><\/p>\nStella Parton is the most recognizable of Parton\u2019s siblings. She enjoyed quite a bit of success as a singer in the 1970s and has authored a memoir, plus starred in film and TV productions such as\u00a0the 2016 NBC series based on Dolly Parton\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
On social media, she frequently posts political messages or her thoughts on societal norms. She\u2019s not afraid to be critical of family on Facebook, and she\u2019s always outspoken.<\/p>\n
That’s her on the left in the above photo, with younger sister Freida and Dolly next to her.<\/p>\n
Cassie Parton (1951-)<\/strong><\/p>\nCassie Nan Parton flirted with a career in music, but she has largely stayed away from that kind of spotlight, save a couple of screen appearances with her older sister.<\/p>\n
A deep dive on TikTok finds her singing \u201cBreak My Mind\u201d<\/a> with Stella and Dolly in 1970, but there\u2019s not much performance footage beyond that.<\/p>\nIn the\u00a0below photo from 2022, Cassie is standing next to Dolly with youngest sibling Rachel on the left.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Katherine Bomboy\/NBC via Getty I<\/figcaption>Katherine Bomboy\/NBC via Getty I<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nRandy Parton (1953-2021)<\/strong><\/p>\nRandy Parton was Dolly\u2019s younger brother by seven years. He enjoyed a small amount of success as a singer and songwriter, and a bit more as a producer and businessman.<\/p>\n
In the early 2000s he was getting attention for all the wrong reasons, however, as a North Carolina theater named after him kept losing money.<\/p>\n
That led to allegations of his personal and professional conduct and an eventual\u00a0parting of ways.<\/p>\n
READ MORE:<\/em>\u00a0Here’s the Real Reason Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Never Dated<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nHe died of cancer<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\nLarry Parton (1955-1955)<\/strong><\/p>\nMuch like Willadeene was told Dolly would be her baby by her mother, Dolly was told Larry was to be hers. Sadly, the young boy only lived for four days in 1955.<\/p>\n
She was just nine at the time, but still experienced tremendous heartbreak.<\/p>\n
In 2015, Larry’s death drove the plot of Parton’s\u00a0Coat of Many Colors<\/em> movie.<\/p>\nFloyd Parton (1957-2018)<\/strong><\/p>\nFloyd and Dolly Parton enjoyed a special professional relationship, writing songs including \u201cRockin\u2019 Years\u201d together.<\/p>\n
Aside from baby Larry, Floyd\u2019s life was the shortest. His 2018 death<\/a> was a bit of a mystery to the public at the time, and in the years since no further information about the cause of death has been revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Ron](\"https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/204\/files\/2025\/10\/attachment-dolly-floyd-parton.jpg?w=980&q=75\")
<\/div>Ron Galella Collection via Getty<\/figcaption>Ron Galella Collection via Getty<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFreida Parton (1957-)<\/strong><\/p>\nFrieda Parton is 11 years younger than Dolly Parton. She is also Floyd’s twin sister. Professionally she’s sung with Dolly, but separated herself from the family sound with a rock album called Two-Faced<\/em> (1984).<\/p>\nSince then, she’s worked in the wedding business, first as a florist and then \u2014 at last check \u2014 as an ordained minister.<\/p>\n
Rachel Parton (1959-)<\/strong><\/p>\nRachel Parton is the youngest Parton sibling.<\/p>\n
She scored a few acting roles in the 1980s, mostly in productions attached to Dolly. She played Dolly’s role in the TV version of 9 to 5<\/em>.<\/p>\nShe and Dolly also co-wrote and published a cookbook in 2024.<\/p>\n
Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, 2026<\/a>, after a brief battle with cancer.<\/p>\n\n30 Photos of Dolly Parton Young<\/h2>\n\nDolly Parton has been a fixture in country music and really, all of entertainment, since the 1960s. The only thing that has changed about the icon is her age \u2014 she’s as radiant as she’s ever been! Check out these pictures of a young Dolly Parton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gallery Credit: Evan Paul<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nPICTURES: See Inside Dolly Parton’s Charming California Cabin<\/h2>\n\nDolly Parton sold her cozy cabin in California in 2024, and pictures show a charming retreat that’s as down-home as she was.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n12 Rarely Seen Photos of Dolly Parton In the ’70s<\/h2>\n\nDolly Parton<\/a> was a really, really<\/em> big star in the 1970s, so when she showed up to party, famous people gathered around her. The country music icon was a must-see act on both coasts, and photos not included in this illustrious gallery feature her dancing at Studio 54 and performing across the world.\u00a0<\/div>\nThese 12 rarely seen photos of Dolly Parton from the 1970s give you a look at what her life \u2014 and celebrity life in general \u2014 was like 40 to 50 years ago.\u00a0There are a few country stars included in these pics, but mostly this list is filled with unexpected moments with other stars you’ll recognize.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nDolly Parton: 80 Years and 80 Unforgettable Moments<\/h2>\n\nDolly Parton<\/a>‘s best songs, top films, funniest quotes and most admirable charitable works make this list of 80 unforgettable moments.<\/div>\nThe country queen turned 80 years old on Jan. 19, 2026. Consider this our birthday card, or a long letter that states all the ways she’s appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nPICTURES: See Inside Dolly Parton’s Cozy California Cabin<\/h2>\n\nA cozy California cabin that once belonged to Dolly Parton and her late husband, Carl Dean, has sold again, less than two months after his death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>Willadeene Parton (1940-)<\/strong><\/p>\n The oldest Parton is Willadeene, who admits she cared for her younger sister Dolly like a mother would, despite there only being a five-and-a-half-year age gap.<\/p>\n Willadeene is a published author who dabbled in music at a young age. She\u2019s also very close to Freida, born 17 years later.<\/p>\n In August 2025, Freida shared an update <\/a>on the now 86-year-old, saying she\u2019s doing great.<\/p>\n \u201cI call her every morning and say, \u2018How is my most beautiful sister doing?\u2019\u201d Freida says before sharing how much Willadeene reminds her of her mother.<\/p>\n David Parton (1942-2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n Dolly Parton\u2019s older brother David lived a private life in Eastern Tennessee, working in the construction industry for most of his life. His 2024 death<\/a> was confirmed by his sister Stella.<\/p>\n Coy Parton (1943-2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n Coy Denver Parton (referred to as just “Denver”) was perhaps the most private of all the Partons. There is almost nothing known about him, other than that he worked as a crane operator building bridges for much of his life. One figures that is how he preferred it and his big family respected that wish.<\/p>\n Coy Denver Parton died at the age of 82<\/a> on July 23, 2026, just over a month before Dolly Parton died. His cause of death was not released publicly.<\/p>\n Robert Lee Parton Jr. (1948)<\/strong><\/p>\n As you might have guessed, Robert Lee Jr. is named after Sr., the family patriarch who died in 2000. Freida Parton is the source for pictures, including one that she says is the last picture of them all alive<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bobby looks to be a serious man with short, gray hair and a workmanlike presence.<\/p>\n Stella Parton (1949-)<\/strong><\/p>\n Stella Parton is the most recognizable of Parton\u2019s siblings. She enjoyed quite a bit of success as a singer in the 1970s and has authored a memoir, plus starred in film and TV productions such as\u00a0the 2016 NBC series based on Dolly Parton\u2019s life.<\/p>\n On social media, she frequently posts political messages or her thoughts on societal norms. She\u2019s not afraid to be critical of family on Facebook, and she\u2019s always outspoken.<\/p>\n That’s her on the left in the above photo, with younger sister Freida and Dolly next to her.<\/p>\n Cassie Parton (1951-)<\/strong><\/p>\n Cassie Nan Parton flirted with a career in music, but she has largely stayed away from that kind of spotlight, save a couple of screen appearances with her older sister.<\/p>\n A deep dive on TikTok finds her singing \u201cBreak My Mind\u201d<\/a> with Stella and Dolly in 1970, but there\u2019s not much performance footage beyond that.<\/p>\n In the\u00a0below photo from 2022, Cassie is standing next to Dolly with youngest sibling Rachel on the left.<\/p>\n Randy Parton (1953-2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n Randy Parton was Dolly\u2019s younger brother by seven years. He enjoyed a small amount of success as a singer and songwriter, and a bit more as a producer and businessman.<\/p>\n In the early 2000s he was getting attention for all the wrong reasons, however, as a North Carolina theater named after him kept losing money.<\/p>\n That led to allegations of his personal and professional conduct and an eventual\u00a0parting of ways.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/em>\u00a0Here’s the Real Reason Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Never Dated<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n He died of cancer<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n Larry Parton (1955-1955)<\/strong><\/p>\n Much like Willadeene was told Dolly would be her baby by her mother, Dolly was told Larry was to be hers. Sadly, the young boy only lived for four days in 1955.<\/p>\n She was just nine at the time, but still experienced tremendous heartbreak.<\/p>\n In 2015, Larry’s death drove the plot of Parton’s\u00a0Coat of Many Colors<\/em> movie.<\/p>\n Floyd Parton (1957-2018)<\/strong><\/p>\n Floyd and Dolly Parton enjoyed a special professional relationship, writing songs including \u201cRockin\u2019 Years\u201d together.<\/p>\n Aside from baby Larry, Floyd\u2019s life was the shortest. His 2018 death<\/a> was a bit of a mystery to the public at the time, and in the years since no further information about the cause of death has been revealed.<\/p>\n Freida Parton (1957-)<\/strong><\/p>\n Frieda Parton is 11 years younger than Dolly Parton. She is also Floyd’s twin sister. Professionally she’s sung with Dolly, but separated herself from the family sound with a rock album called Two-Faced<\/em> (1984).<\/p>\n Since then, she’s worked in the wedding business, first as a florist and then \u2014 at last check \u2014 as an ordained minister.<\/p>\n Rachel Parton (1959-)<\/strong><\/p>\n Rachel Parton is the youngest Parton sibling.<\/p>\n She scored a few acting roles in the 1980s, mostly in productions attached to Dolly. She played Dolly’s role in the TV version of 9 to 5<\/em>.<\/p>\n She and Dolly also co-wrote and published a cookbook in 2024.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, 2026<\/a>, after a brief battle with cancer.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton has been a fixture in country music and really, all of entertainment, since the 1960s. The only thing that has changed about the icon is her age \u2014 she’s as radiant as she’s ever been! Check out these pictures of a young Dolly Parton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Evan Paul<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dolly Parton sold her cozy cabin in California in 2024, and pictures show a charming retreat that’s as down-home as she was.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n These 12 rarely seen photos of Dolly Parton from the 1970s give you a look at what her life \u2014 and celebrity life in general \u2014 was like 40 to 50 years ago.\u00a0There are a few country stars included in these pics, but mostly this list is filled with unexpected moments with other stars you’ll recognize.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The country queen turned 80 years old on Jan. 19, 2026. Consider this our birthday card, or a long letter that states all the ways she’s appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A cozy California cabin that once belonged to Dolly Parton and her late husband, Carl Dean, has sold again, less than two months after his death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>30 Photos of Dolly Parton Young<\/h2>\n
PICTURES: See Inside Dolly Parton’s Charming California Cabin<\/h2>\n
12 Rarely Seen Photos of Dolly Parton In the ’70s<\/h2>\n
Dolly Parton: 80 Years and 80 Unforgettable Moments<\/h2>\n
PICTURES: See Inside Dolly Parton’s Cozy California Cabin<\/h2>\n