Partons Father Dies. Robert Lee Parton, 79, whose children include entertainers Dolly, Stella and Randy Parton, died Sunday (Nov. 12) at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in Knoxville. Parton died of complications from one or more strokes he suffered in recent weeks.

Secondly, who is Dolly Partons sister? Stella Parton Willadeene Parton Rachel Dennison Cassie Nan Parton Freida Estelle Parton

Also to know is, did Dolly Partons mom leave her dad?

She is the fourth of 12 children born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (1921–2000). Parton has long credited her father for her business savvy, and her mothers family for her musical abilities.

Did Dolly Parton help her family?

Dolly and Dean helped raise several of Dollys younger siblings in Nashville, with her nieces and nephews referring to her as Aunt Granny, which became the name to one of the singers Dollywood restaurants. The couple have no children of their own, but Dolly is the godmother of singer Miley Cyrus.