Longtime Hardinsburg Resident Judy Eskridge Dies at 86

Eskridge leaves behind a daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in the local community.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:15pm

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic photograph of an elderly person's hands resting on a soft, patterned quilt, conveying a sense of warmth, comfort, and the passage of time in a small town.The loss of a longtime Hardinsburg resident like Judy Eskridge leaves an indelible mark on her close-knit community.Hardinsburg Today

Judy Eskridge, an 86-year-old longtime resident of Hardinsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Monday at the Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility. She is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, as well as a sister and brother also from the Hardinsburg area.

Why it matters

Eskridge's passing marks the loss of a community member who had deep roots in the Hardinsburg area, having lived there for decades and leaving behind multiple generations of family. Her death is a reminder of the importance of close-knit communities and the impact that the loss of a longstanding resident can have.

The details

Eskridge died on Monday, April 6th at the Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility in Hardinsburg. She is survived by her daughter, Kalia Eskridge of Louisville, as well as three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Eskridge also had a sister, Charlotte Morrison, and a brother, Earl Smith, both of whom also reside in Hardinsburg.

  • Judy Eskridge passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1 PM.

The players

Judy Eskridge

An 86-year-old longtime resident of Hardinsburg, Kentucky who passed away on April 6, 2026.

Kalia Eskridge

Judy Eskridge's daughter who lives in Louisville.

Charlotte Morrison

Judy Eskridge's sister who also lives in Hardinsburg.

Earl Smith

Judy Eskridge's brother who also lives in Hardinsburg.

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The takeaway

Judy Eskridge's passing is a loss for the tight-knit Hardinsburg community, where she had lived for decades and left behind multiple generations of family members who will carry on her legacy.