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Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd of The Judds
Ashland, Kentucky born 
Only “Love Can Build a Bridge”
May her soul rest in peace
In the arms of her Saviour

Judd family tragedy
Unmasking mental illness
Days before Hall of Fame Induction
Died near Nashville, Tennessee

Written May 2, 2022

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I Am Anaya

May 4, 2022 at 6:42 PM

She was so beautiful, my memory! Haven't heard from Ashly? RIP Niomi-- 3 days later The Judds, who were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday. NIce Epitah

L Milton Hankins

May 4, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment, I Am Anaya.

Kim Rodrigues

May 3, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Love the tribute! Everyone that passes, we know, unless they are new and upcoming.

Kim Rodrigues

May 3, 2022 at 9:26 PM

I read that after I wrote my comment. Especially touching. RIP.

L Milton Hankins

May 3, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Thank you, Kim. She was a special part of our community.

Andrea Dietrich

May 3, 2022 at 4:11 PM

I had seen this recently in the news. Wow, she died day before her induction? What a bummer for her. But she still led a fairly long life and it had to have been filled with many proud and joyful moments despite her illness. Very well done, milt.

L Milton Hankins

May 3, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Thank you for your kind thoughts, Andrea. She was born here in Ashland, and always remained a part of the community.

Caren Krutsinger

May 3, 2022 at 1:22 PM

This is a marvelous tribute Hank! I love the Judds - all three of them!

L Milton Hankins

May 3, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Thanks, Caren. They are natives of Ashland, KY, of course, and we see them about town fairly often. Although they live in Nashville, their mother is buried here and they have property here in town. Good people.

Lin Lane

May 2, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Hi Milt. I’ve sent you soup mail.

L Milton Hankins

May 2, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Thanks, Lin. I'll check it out right away.

Alexis Y.

May 2, 2022 at 2:43 PM

Hi Milt, I just found out about her passing a few hours ago. I am still in shock. I was so happy to see her and Wynnona performance at CMA’s a few weeks ago. Although it's heartbreaking that you had to write this for Naiomi you did a good job. Mental illness ain't no joke, it's in my family, I know the devastation of it-Alexis

L Milton Hankins

May 2, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I appreciate your thoughts, your kindness, and your concern for those who suffer from mental illness.

Naomi Judd

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