"The 77-year-old musician took to Instagram to ask that internet users 'show more compassion' as her family grieves their loss
Stella posted two slides of a typed letter, writing in part, 'We will be okay in time but each of us will grieve in our own personal way'
L-R Ricky Schroder, Dolly, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Stella, Jennifer Salke
L-R Dolly, Stella, and their sister Frieda pictured in 1981
Parton's death was confirmed in an Instagram video posted on August 25 by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver; She is seen in 2006
The legendary queen of country music leaves behind a towering musical legacy and legions of grieving fans
'We would catch up on gossip, as sisters do, and drink coffee and make plans as it has always been our way,' she added."
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