Dolly Parton shared how she is leaning on her faith as she copes with the loss of her husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean.During a new interview with The Associated Press, the 79-year-old country legend opened up about how her belief in God has helped her navigate the grief she has endured since Dean died in March at 82.

“I am a person of faith, and I truly believe that I’m going to see him again someday,” Parton said.Dolly Parton opened up about how she is leaning on her faith to help her cope with husband Carl Dean’s death. (Getty Images | Dolly Parton/Instagram) And 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,” she continued. “You just kind of have to learn to kind of make new plans, but that’s the hardest part.”

Despite Dean’s death, the “Jolene” singer said she believes her late husband’s spirit is still with her.

“I really feel his presence,” Parton said. “I just try to go on because I know I have to. And he was ill for quite a while, and part of me was at peace that he was at peace and not suffering anymore. But that still doesn’t make up for the loss and the loneliness of it.”