"She left the world a better place by being in it, so let's follow her example," Stella wrote.

Stella Parton and Dolly Parton attend Stella Parton's Red Tent Women's Conference 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown on April 18, 2014, in Nashville.

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Dolly Parton‘s sister Stella Parton has spoken out following the legendary musician’s death, sharing an emotional statement that highlights how Dolly was a beacon of generosity until the very end.

“My big sister Dolly got her wings this past Tuesday,” Stella began in a Thursday (Aug. 27) post on Instagram. “If anyone gets to heaven I’m sure she made it right on time. I know she’s showing out big time, in all her sparkles and shine. That was my sister’s way.”