Judith Nell Smith Eskridge, age 86 of Hardinsburg, KY, passed away April 6, 2026, at Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility. She was born in Mystic, KY on September 13, 1939, daughter of the late Everett and Virginia Skillman Smith. Judy was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, making beautiful quilts, crocheting, reading, playing cards with friends and horseback riding in her early years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Travis Eskridge, son Robert Eskridge, brothers Stoy, Tommy, Jim, Raymond and David Smith.
Judy is survived by her daughter Kalia Eskridge of Louisville, KY
daughter-in-law Teresa Eskridge of Louisville, KY
3 grandchildren: Jason, Chelsea and April
8 great grandchildren: Aurora, Keira, Abbey, Sydney, Summer, Kody, Raelin and Kaelin
1 sister: Charlotte Morrison of Hardinsburg, KY
1 brother: Earl Smith of Hardinsburg, KY
Close friend Martha Brock of Hardinsburg, KY
Many nieces, nephews and their families.
Funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 1 PM with burial in the New Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM on Saturday.