Jeannie Seely’s Final Bow: The Grand Ole Opry Bids Farewell to Its Most Beloved Voice

A Final Bow at the Opry: Details for Late Country Legend Jeannie Seely’s Funeral and Memorial Service

The service is open to the public, allowing fans and friends to gather and pay their respects to the woman who was a constant, shining presence on the Opry stage for over five decades.

How to Watch and Listen to the Jeannie Seely Memorial Service

For those who cannot attend in person but wish to honor the country legend, the service will be broadcast live. Fans from around the world can join the tribute by:

Listening live on the radio at 650 AM WSM.
Watching the official live stream on theIn lieu of flowers, Jeannie’s family has requested that donations be made to causes close to her heart. This reflects her lifelong spirit of generosity and compassion:

The Opry Trust Fund: This fund provides vital financial assistance to members of the country music community during times of need, a cause that honors Jeannie’s dedication to her musical family.
Animal Welfare Organizations: Donations to local animal shelters or welfare groups are also encouraged, celebrating Jeannie’s deep love and kindness for animals.

A Life in the Spotlight: Jeannie Seely’s Enduring Career

Before her final curtain call, Jeannie Seely built a career defined by groundbreaking success and artistic versatility. She burst onto the national scene in 1966 with her iconic, Grammy-winning hit “Don’t Touch Me.” The song soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, cementing her status as a major star.

Jeannie Seely passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 85. Her death was due to complications from a severe intestinal infection, following nearly a year of declining health. Her passing came just months after the profound loss of her beloved husband, Gene Ward, in December 2024, a heartbreak that friends noted took a heavy toll on her during her final days.

Though she is gone, her voice will forever echo in the rafters of the Grand Ole Opry, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her and her timeless music.