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Dolly Parton Leans on Her Faith After the Loss of Husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton, known for her angelic voice and deep faith, has always been an icon not just in music, but in life. Her faith, which inspired the lyrics of her early gospel album in 1971, continues to anchor her during one of the most challenging times of her life—the loss of her husband, Carl Dean. The couple had been married for nearly 60 years before Dean’s passing in March at the age of 82.

Reflecting on the profound grief of losing her partner, Parton shared with the Associated Press that her strong faith has helped her through this difficult period. “I am a person of faith, and I truly believe that I’m going to see him again someday,” she said. “I see him every day in my memories and in my heart, and in all the things that we used to do and all the things that we’ve built together.” For Parton, the hardest part is adjusting to life without him. She explained, “You just kind of have to learn to kind of make new plans — but that’s the hardest part.”

Despite the overwhelming loss, Parton finds peace in the knowledge that her husband is no longer suffering. Dean had been ill for a long time, and while she mourns the loneliness of his absence, she takes comfort in knowing he is at rest. “I really feel his presence,” she said. “I just try to go on, because I know I have to.”

As the 79-year-old icon continues to navigate life without Carl, she has found strength through the love and memories they shared, as well as her unwavering faith. In promoting her recent business ventures, including her Southern-inspired frozen meals in collaboration with Conagra Brands, Parton shared how she channels her grief into her work. “I just thought, well, I’m going to take all of that energy, and I’m just going to put that back into other things, and I’ll keep him ever-present in everything that I do.”

Parton’s entrepreneurial spirit and tireless work ethic were traits that Carl had always supported. “Carl knew that better than anybody, and he was all about it. He was very proud of me,” she said. This relentless drive to create and innovate has been part of Parton’s journey long before her husband’s death, and it continues to drive her forward.

When asked about her perspective on the future after losing Carl, Parton explained, “No, I just think that I’ve always had dreams and I’m always working. I just keep making new dreams out of my other dreams.” Her approach to life is akin to a tree with many branches—each dream leading to new opportunities, both in her career and her personal endeavors. “Every dream, you can kind of branch off and do other things,” she said. “And I like the business end of things. I like seeing things happen, and I love making things happen.”

Parton has always been a force of nature, whether in her music, business, or philanthropy. Her ability to keep moving forward, despite the sorrow in her heart, is a testament to the strength and resilience that has defined her entire life. Her faith, memories, and drive continue to inspire her, as she keeps Carl’s spirit alive in everything she does.