Dolly Parton’s sister weighs in on family estate dispute after her death

Stella Parton's remarks come as the Dolly Parton estate fired Bryan Seaver

Published September 24, 2026
Dolly Parton’s sister weighs in on family estate dispute after her death

After Dolly Parton's death, her estate, She's Alive, LLC, became embroiled in controversy when it fired her nephew Bryan Seaver, head of security.

Now, the pop icon's sister Stella Parton said, “Good morning, look at this beautiful day we are blessed to receive!"

In a post on Facebook, she further added, "Tomorrow will be one month since my big sister Dolly left us on this side of what is called reality! I feel her presence now as much as always.”

“Her light will never go out because the seeds of goodness she planted in all our lives will keep growing!” Stella noted.

Dolly's sister then thanked everyone who "recognised her efforts and genuine intentions, as it’s become a comfort to experience so much love as the family is grieving."

“We are also grieving the loss of our brother Denver, who passed less than a month before her,” she wrote.

“All families have the same struggles since we are all living in this world having a human experience!”

“We are still intact and moving forward because our children and grandchildren look to us for strength and guidance during this difficult time of loss and confusion for them as well."

"Regardless of what you may have seen on different news outlets, we are all doing what you would be doing under the same circumstances."

“Tomorrow there will be a celebration in my sister’s honour, and I thank you again for your support of her and your kind thoughts. "God bless all of you, and have a wonderful day!” she concluded.

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