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Dolly Parton Mural Draws Attention After Singer's Death

Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Yakima artist Sylvia Merczel painted a Dolly Parton mural at the Westpark shopping center salon located at 40th and Summitview avenues. The mural has drawn renewed attention since the singer's death on September 1, 2026.

Merczel, owner of Sparkle by Sylvia, created the artwork for the salon. The mural's location at a busy shopping center makes it visible to many residents. Yakima residents may now see the mural more frequently as people reflect on Parton's legacy.

The mural's appearance at a local business does not involve city government action. The Westpark shopping center is a private property.

📄 Source: Yakima Herald-Republic — http://www.yakimaherald.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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Yakima artist Sylvia Merczel painted a Dolly Parton mural“Yakima artist Sylvia Merczel of Sparkle by Sylvia painted the window mural at the Westpark shopping center salon.”
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The mural was painted at the Westpark shopping center salon“Yakima artist Sylvia Merczel of Sparkle by Sylvia painted the window mural at the Westpark shopping center salon.”
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The Westpark shopping center salon is located at 40th and Summitview avenues“Westpark is located at 40th and Summitview avenues in Yakima.”
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The mural has drawn renewed attention since the singer's death“Dolly Parton mural in Yakima attracts renewed attention with beloved singer's death — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Yakima artist Sylvia Merczel of Sparkle by Sylvia painted the window mural at the Westpark shopping center salon. Westpark is located at 40th and Summitview avenues in Yakima.”
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Merczel is the owner of Sparkle by SylviaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Merczel created the artwork for the salon“Yakima artist Sylvia Merczel of Sparkle by Sylvia painted the window mural at the Westpark shopping center salon.”
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The mural's location is at a busy shopping centerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The mural is visible to many residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Yakima residents may now see the mural more frequentlyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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People may reflect on Parton's legacyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The mural's appearance at a local business does not involve city government actionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Westpark shopping center is a private propertyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.