Dolly Parton: A Look At The Icon's Family And Siblings

Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her country music hits. She is an icon who is revered in the music industry. Dolly is not just known for her music; she comes from a talented family that has made its mark in the entertainment world. How much do you know about her family? Who are Dolly Parton's siblings?

The country musician comes from a gifted family. Her siblings are renowned entertainers and talented individuals. Dolly Parton was born on 19th January 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.A., to parents Robert and Avie Lee Parton. She is the fourth born in a family of twelve children, comprising six boys and six girls. Her siblings include Willadeene Parton, David Wilburn, Coy Denver, Robert Lee, Stella Parton, Cassie Nan, Randle Huston, Larry Gerald, Floyd Estel, Frieda Estelle, and Rachel Ann.

Dolly Parton's Siblings

Name	Date of Birth	Notes
Willadeene Parton	24th March 1940	Firstborn; a writer, not a musician.
David Wilburn Parton	30th March 1942	Private life; not much known.
Coy Denver Parton	16th August 1943	Leads a private life.
Robert Lee Parton	18th February 1948	Lives a private life.
Stella Parton	4th May 1949	Vocal advocate; has a music career.
Cassie Parton	1951	Seventh born; not much known.
Randy Parton	15th December 1953	Passed away in 2021; a famous musician.
Larry Gerald Parton	July 1955	Died shortly after birth.
Floyd Estel Parton	1st June 1957	Musician; passed away in 2018.
Freida Estelle Parton	1st June 1957	Musical career; struggles with addiction.
Rachel Dennison	31st August 1959	Retired singer/actor; last born.

Willadeene, the firstborn, was born on 24th March 1940. Unlike her siblings, she did not pursue a career in music and instead opted for writing. Her books include In the Shadow of a Song: The Story of the Parton Family and Smoky Mountain Memories: Stories from the Hearts of the Parton Family.

David is the second born, born on 30th March 1942, and leads a private life. Little is known about him, just like his brother Coy, who was born on 16th August 1943 and prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Robert Lee Parton, also known as Bobby, was born on 18th February 1948. He is the fifth born in the family and is known to live a private life. The same goes for his sister, Stella Mae, who was born on 4th May 1949. Stella is the sixth born and has been married three times.

Stella is well-known for her vocal advocacy, especially regarding social issues. She uses a portion of the proceeds from her book sales to support domestic violence shelters in the southeast U.S.A. In 2011, she released a memoir aimed at helping single mothers.

Cassie Parton, the seventh born, was born in 1951, and not much is known about her. Following her is Randy Parton, born on 15th December 1953, who passed away in January 2021. He was a famous singer-songwriter, actor, and businessman.

Sadly, Larry Gerald Parton was born in July 1955 but died just four days after birth. The family experienced heartbreak when Floyd, born on 1st June 1957, passed away on 6th December 2018. He was a musician known for writing hits like Rockin' Years and Nickels and Dimes.

Freida Estelle Parton, born on the same day as Floyd, also ventured into music but has faced struggles with addiction. Lastly, Rachel Dennison, born on 31st August 1959, is a retired singer and actor who landed her first and only acting role in the sitcom 9 to 5.

The Parton family has shown that humble beginnings do not define one's success. With their varied talents and paths in life, they continue to inspire many!