Rev. Dorothy Jo Owens Parton, of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. A singer/songwriter, Dorothy Jo, along with Dolly, wrote "Old Time Preacher Man" which received a BMI Award. Dorothy Jo recently released a book titled "Dolly's Hero, Sharing Mighty Mountain Voices". She received an Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Music from Emanuel Baptist University, served as an evangelist, and was retired from Dollywood where she performed for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Jake and Rena Owens, sisters and brothers-in-law, Estelle and Dot Watson, Avie Lee and Robert Lee Parton, brothers, Lester Owens and Robert Henry Owens.
Survivors:
Husband: Bill PartonChildren: Dale Puckett and wife Mitzi, Donna Faye Cudd and husband David, Dwight Puckett and wife Sandy, Debra Jo Hess, Rena Conley and husband Roger13 Grandchildren and 15 Great-GrandchildrenBrothers: Louis Owens and wife Colleen, Bill Owens and wife Sandy, Alden Owens and wife BarbaraStep-Children: Tammy Parton, Cindy Taylor and husband Todd, Scott Parton, Craig Parton and wife Cheryl6 step Grandchildren and 6 Step Great-grandchildrenMany beloved nieces, nephews, family and friendsHer best friend: Carolyn Sadler
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Jake and Rena Owens, sisters and brothers-in-law, Estelle and Dot Watson, Avie Lee and Robert Lee Parton, brothers, Lester Owens and Robert Henry Owens.
Survivors:
Husband: Bill PartonChildren: Dale Puckett and wife Mitzi, Donna Faye Cudd and husband David, Dwight Puckett and wife Sandy, Debra Jo Hess, Rena Conley and husband Roger13 Grandchildren and 15 Great-GrandchildrenBrothers: Louis Owens and wife Colleen, Bill Owens and wife Sandy, Alden Owens and wife BarbaraStep-Children: Tammy Parton, Cindy Taylor and husband Todd, Scott Parton, Craig Parton and wife Cheryl6 step Grandchildren and 6 Step Great-grandchildrenMany beloved nieces, nephews, family and friendsHer best friend: Carolyn Sadler
Rev. Dorothy Jo Owens Parton, of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. A singer/songwriter, Dorothy Jo, along with Dolly, wrote "Old Time Preacher Man" which received a BMI Award. Dorothy Jo recently released a book titled "Dolly's Hero, Sharing Mighty Mountain Voices". She received an Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Music from Emanuel Baptist University, served as an evangelist, and was retired from Dollywood where she performed for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Jake and Rena Owens, sisters and brothers-in-law, Estelle and Dot Watson, Avie Lee and Robert Lee Parton, brothers, Lester Owens and Robert Henry Owens.
Survivors:
Husband: Bill PartonChildren: Dale Puckett and wife Mitzi, Donna Faye Cudd and husband David, Dwight Puckett and wife Sandy, Debra Jo Hess, Rena Conley and husband Roger13 Grandchildren and 15 Great-GrandchildrenBrothers: Louis Owens and wife Colleen, Bill Owens and wife Sandy, Alden Owens and wife BarbaraStep-Children: Tammy Parton, Cindy Taylor and husband Todd, Scott Parton, Craig Parton and wife Cheryl6 step Grandchildren and 6 Step Great-grandchildrenMany beloved nieces, nephews, family and friendsHer best friend: Carolyn Sadler
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Jake and Rena Owens, sisters and brothers-in-law, Estelle and Dot Watson, Avie Lee and Robert Lee Parton, brothers, Lester Owens and Robert Henry Owens.
Survivors:
Husband: Bill PartonChildren: Dale Puckett and wife Mitzi, Donna Faye Cudd and husband David, Dwight Puckett and wife Sandy, Debra Jo Hess, Rena Conley and husband Roger13 Grandchildren and 15 Great-GrandchildrenBrothers: Louis Owens and wife Colleen, Bill Owens and wife Sandy, Alden Owens and wife BarbaraStep-Children: Tammy Parton, Cindy Taylor and husband Todd, Scott Parton, Craig Parton and wife Cheryl6 step Grandchildren and 6 Step Great-grandchildrenMany beloved nieces, nephews, family and friendsHer best friend: Carolyn Sadler
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